GREENWAYS FOUNDATION, INC.
P.O. Box 80091
Indianapolis, Indiana  46280-0091
Phone  317-726-0726  Fax  317-726-0726

The Greenways Foundation, Inc.  (GFI), a non-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, believes that the White River, its tributaries, and the greenways that border them are a valuable natural resource that provides opportunities for passive and active recreational uses, as well as for responsible and appropriate development.

GFI will provide funding and other forms of support to public and/or private entities, such as environmental agencies, Scout troops, service clubs, schools, individuals, and others, to accomplish projects which protect, enhance, preserve, or develop areas in the White River watershed in Marion and adjacent counties in Indiana for enjoyment and use by the public, or which can provide educational opportunities as a part of a school's curriculum.

Requests for grants shall be typewritten or computer generated and shall consist of the following:

1. A completed grant application cover sheet using the format given.

2. A project proposal (not to exceed two pages) containing the following information:
a. Project name (as shown on cover sheet) and a brief description of the project (not to exceed two lines).
b. Details of the project, including whether the project will be carried out by contract an/or by volunteer efforts, including the amount of volunteer effort.
c. A budget, including specific information about the kinds of materials and equipment needed, and probable sources of supply and cost.  Include list of in-kind donations and other funding sources anticipated.
d. Dates project will begin and end.
e. A description of how the project will protect, enhance, preserve an/or develop an area in the White River watershed and greenways for the enjoyment and use by the public; or how an educational curriculum will promote the understanding of participants toward the protection, enhancement, or preservation of the White River watershed and/or greenways.  Include a list of measurable objectives to be achieved by the project.

3. A brief overview of the applicant organization, including:
a. Information on its mission, history and membership profile.
b. Its objectives in undertaking this project.
c. Its plans for promoting, completing, operating, and maintaining the project upon completion.
d. Other organizations cooperating in the project.


Grant applications must be sent to:
	Grant Review Committee
	Greenways Foundation, Inc.
	P.O. Box 80091
	Indianapolis, IN  46280-0091









GRANT APPLICATION
GREENWAYS FOUNDATION, INC.



DATE ___________________

PROJECT NAME _______________________________________________________________________

PROJECT LOCATION

	River/stream/tributary/greenway ______________________________________________

	County _________________________________, Indiana

	Nearest City or Town _______________________________________________________

GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED  $___________________________

	Total Cost of Project $_______________________
	
	Other funding sources approached/anticipated

		________________________________________ Amount $______________
	
		________________________________________ Amount $______________

APPLICANT ORGANIZATION: __________________________________________________________

	Address: _______________________________________________________________________

		_______________________________________________________________________

	Phone:  __________________  Fax _________________________ Email ___________________

We agree to provide progress reports every 60 days after award of a grant and a detailed evaluation (not to exceed two pages) within 60 days after project completion.  The project completion report shall include an accounting of the funds received, number of participants and/or volunteer hours expended, measurement of proposed objective results, plans for maintenance and/or monitoring of the project, and suggestions for the future related projects.

	Signature of authorized official: ____________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON: __________________________________________________

	Address ______________________________________________________

	Phone ____________________ Fax _______________________ Email ____________________

	Signature of contact person ________________________________________________________


NOTE:  Grant applications will be reviewed by the Greenways Foundation Grant Review Committee, who may ask for additional information.  The Grant Review Committee will submit the grant application with a recommendation for the GFI Board of Directors for approval/disapproval.  The process generally takes 60 to 90 days before a response can be given.