The Harvest Foundation has a seven step grants application process. 

Step One: Organizations interested in applying should first read our funding priorities and guidelines.

Step Two: Organization submits Program Summary.
(Complete Program Summary)

Step Three: As appropriate, Program Staff invites Applicant Organization to submit the Full Proposal.

Step Four: As appropriate, Program Staff performs due diligence on possible applicants. Program Summaries and Full Proposals will be assessed on factors including, but not limited to:

• alignment with the Foundation's priorities, giving foci, and objectives;
• adherence to application guidelines;
• demonstration of community need;
• the organization's mission and qualifications to carry out the project;
• demonstration of program sustainability;
• clearly defined and measurable program goals, objectives, and outcomes;
• demonstration of partner commitment and support to include, but not limited to, memoranda of understanding; and
• completeness and adherence to the Foundation's stated guidelines and priorities.

While we do not have specific deadlines for document submission,  the Harvest Foundation Staff commits to keeping Applicant Organizations continually informed throughout the Grants Application Process.

Step Five: As appropriate, Program Staff will present the Full Proposal to the Board of Directors for consideration.

Step Six: The Board of Directors will make all final decisions to approve or decline requests. (Grant seekers are strongly discouraged from lobbying Board Members.)

Step Seven: If approved, the Applicant Organization will receive, sign, and return a copy of the Letter of Agreement to the Foundation.

No organization should make commitments or expenditures until the Full Proposal has been approved by the Board of Directors and the Letter of Agreement has been signed and executed.