The Hungary Foundation invites applications for “Summer camp” Grants
Interested organizations can apply for grants up to $10,000 until May 16, 2014 for “Summer camp” projects that are in line with and advance the fundamental mission of HIF.
The Hungary Foundation invites interested US-based 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for “Summer camp” grants. Our Foundation is deeply committed to strengthen the Hungarian American community, therefor HIF would like to support summer camp programs that target and reach out to Hungarian Americans.
The details of the application process are below. Before applying, please read our general funding policy (https://www.hungaryfoundation.org/programs-projects/funding-policy) and program policy (https://www.hungaryfoundation.org/programs-projects/program-policy).
Available grant
Applicants can request funding up to $10,000 per project. As a principle, The Hungary Foundation does not provide full funding for projects. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the project through a meaningful contribution of their own human and/or financial resources, but at least in the worth of 10% of the overall project budget.
Project
We will consider summer camp program ideas in one of the following categories: art and culture, language education, heritage preservation, scouting. Projects must be in line with HIF’s mission, and must target Hungarian Americans.
The project must be completed until September 30, 2014.
Eligibility
Applicants must be US-based 501(c)(3) organizations.
Applicants must be involved in Hungarian-American community affairs and must demonstrate their involvement in their application.
Prospective grantee partners must have systems and processes for ensuring responsible management of funds. At a minimum, an organization must have basic accounting and reporting systems as well as phone and email access.
How to apply
All and any US-based 501(c)(3) organizations may submit proposals. In order to apply, please fill out the Application form that can be downloaded from our website (at the bottom of this page) and send it back via email along with the required attachments with the subject “Summer camp grant application” to hf@hungaryfoundation.org.
Please read carefully the instructions in the application form and the checklist of required attachments. It is important to complete the application form in its entirety, up to a maximum of 5 pages and to submit the required attachments.
Selection guidelines
Grantees will be selected based on the project details (clear project description, goals, expectations, work phases, budget), the expected level of outreach and impact on community building, and the project’s contribution to HIF’s mission.
Deadline
Applicants must submit their application along with the required attachments until May 16, 2014.
Notification
Grant awardees will be notified on or before June 10, 2014.
Should you have any questions about any aspect of this application, please contact us at hf@hungaryfoundation.orgwith the subject “Summer camp grant question”.
Download: HIF grant application_form_2014.docx