The McGraw-Hill Companies welcomes requests for strategic program support (Note: we do not provide general operating support). Each grant recipient is required to provide us with twice-yearly progress reports detailing the measurable results achieved by our grant, in relation to objectives set out in the grant request.

If your organization meets requirements outlined above in "Giving Guidelines" and you would like to submit a request for funding, please structure your proposal to include the following four items.

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Program Narrative

• Please limit to no more than three pages

Organization Overview

• A brief description of your organization's mission and goals.
• Description of current programs, activities and accomplishments.
• Population the organization benefits: socio-economic status and age.
• Your current year's budget.
• Your organization's capacity
• Sources of funding, and dollar amount from each.

Grant Purpose

• Concise description of the program for which you seek support, and how it contributes to your organization's overall mission.
• Clearly stated objectives.
• Clearly defined deliverables.
• Timeline for implementation and completion.
• Quantifiable and qualitative measurements to evaluate program effectiveness and impact.
• Budget required to conduct the program for which you seek support.
• Whether the organization intends to engage employee volunteers from The McGraw-Hill Companies through the project.
• Grant amount requested from The McGraw-Hill Companies.
• List other sources of support you are soliciting to fund this program and, to the best of your knowledge, the status of your proposal with each.
  

Required Attachments

• A copy of your organization's most recent audited financial statement, annual report, and evidence of your 501(c)(3) public charity status under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
• One-paragraph resumes of the organization's key staff
• A list of your Board of Directors, indicating the affiliation of each board member
• To comply with laws legislated by the USA Patriot Act and Executive Order 13224, please attach a one-page statement, on your organization letterhead, as follows:
  • (Name of your organization) affirms that no portion of funds, if granted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, will be used to support terrorist activity either directly or indirectly."
  • Include your organization's full name, complete street address; print the name and title of the authorizer (must be at officer level-executive director, president or chief financial officer), with authorizer's signature); and date of signature.
    

If your request is considered eligible under The McGraw-Hill Companies' Giving Guidelines, a meeting may be arranged with the Corporate Contributions and Community Relations staff. On-site visits may also be made. The Corporate Contributions and Community Relations Department accepts proposals on an ongoing basis; funding decisions are made quarterly.

Grants are not renewed automatically. Your request for renewed support must be submitted each year, accompanied by all of the "Required Attachments" listed above under "How to Apply for Support."