All internships have been reviewed and funded for 2023. Please check back as we expect to open submissions for the 2024 proposal process in June 2024.

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Proposals

 

The foundation is interested in funding proposals for support of internships at non-profit (501c3) organizations. 

 

The proposal should include a description of current internship programs, if any, including the scope of duties and educational opportunities. If there are current interns, then very brief descriptions of their backgrounds would be helpful.

 

If the proposed internship is new, how the program will be managed and information about the personnel who will oversee the internship should be provided. Internships which include an educational component are preferred, and a description of the education component, including instruction, mentoring and other assistance, should be included. Additionally, please describe how interns will be evaluated. Smaller organizations interested in starting internships are encouraged to apply.

 

The proposal should include a statement of how an intern will be integrated into the workings of the organization, frequency of staff interactions, and opportunities for the intern to make a meaningful contribution to ongoing projects/programs.  The number of hours a week and the length of the internship should be specified.  Generally the internship should be at least 6 weeks in duration for high school or college students.  If the internship is during the school year, please describe how the internship is integrated with the intern's studies.

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Since the foundation is very interested in supporting students who might not otherwise be able to take advantage of an internship, the outreach and recruiting plans should be described in detail.

 

Organizations are highly encouraged to discuss your proposal prior to submitting a full application. Please contact us to discuss the proposal.

 

Budget

 

The budget may include salary for interns (at least $15/hour, please state if there are benefits) and/or employees with a percent time and cost devoted to managing the internships. Funds for recruiting interns may be included. Capital expenses, if included, need to be carefully justified. Administrative costs not to exceed 10% are allowed.  

 

Dates

 

The foundation will accept proposals at any time up to September 1, 2023.  Decisions for funding will be made by 3 months after the receipt of the proposal. Grants are for one year. Applications for renewal of funding will be considered. Payments will be made by December 31, 2023.

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All internships have been reviewed and funded for 2023. Please check back as we expect to open submissions for the 2024 proposal process in June 2024.

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Two Submission Options

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1. Complete the form below titled "Submit A Proposal". Note: The form does not save in progress if you navigate away from this page.

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2. Complete this  fillable PDF  and submit here.