Elmina B. Sewall Foundation: Grant Making Process

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Grant Review Process

The Elmina B. Sewall Foundation receives more compelling requests than can be approved each year by the Board of Directors. In reviewing applications, consideration is given to the following:

Fit with the Foundation's guiding principles
Alignment with the Foundation's grant making priorities and related review considerations
Degree to which the proposal advances the Foundation's goals in the context of other proposals under consideration

Foundation staff may contact the applicant in order to gain a better understanding of the proposal. In certain circumstances, we also may contact others who are familiar with the applicant and/or project.

Proposals are reviewed initially by staff and are then considered by the Board of Directors for decision making. The Board of Directors retains full discretion in all grant making decisions.