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Is your nonprofit passionate about improving the lives of people in Southwest Florida? Apply now to be considered for a grant through the Harper Foundation. Grants range from $5,000 to $30,000.

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Our Impact

Up to $700,000 in grants awarded annually.

The Harper Foundation focuses on awarding grants to nonprofits in Southwest Florida that serve the local community. Areas of interest include the advancement of science, education, youth development, and religion.

30 nonprofits awarded annually

$5K-$30K average grant amount

$700K awarded each year

$3.8M in grants since 2000

Harper Foundation Grant Application

Thank you for your interest in a grant from the Harper Foundation. You must fully complete the grant application, as well as include all requested documents, in order to submit your application for consideration. Grant applications for the Spring cycle must be received by April 10th and grant applications for the Fall cycle must be received by October 10th.

Applications are not accepted by email or fax, but we are happy to help you with any questions you may have. Contact the Harper Foundation at:

(239) 454-4999 Ext. 200
info@theharperfamilyfoundation.org

If you would prefer to mail us a printed application, please send your completed applications with copies of all requested documents to:

The Daniel R. and Anne M. Harper Foundation
Ron Inge & Laura Rogers
5571 Halifax Ave.
Fort Myers, Florida 33912

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Step 1 of 9 - Personal Information

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Date

Contact Name(Required)

First Last

Contact Title(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Fax Number

Email Address(Required)

Website(Required)

General Information

Organization Name(Required)

Program or Project Name(Required)

Address(Required)

City(Required)

State(Required)

Zip(Required)

Amount of Grant Request(Required)

Date Funds Needed(Required)

Project Start Date(Required)

Project End Date(Required)

Provide a very brief explanation of your program or project’s purpose(Required)

Geographic Area(s) Served by Your Nonprofit(Required)

Please add one per line

Number of People Served by Your Nonprofit(Required)

Funding Information

Type of Request(Required)

General Support

Project Support

Start Up Cost

Technical Assistance

Capital Expenditure

Endowment

Other

Other(Required)

Total Program/Project Budget(Required)

Total Organization Budget(Required)

Has your organization applied for, or are they contemplating applying for, state or federal funds?(Required)

Yes

Has your organization previously requested funding from us?(Required)

Yes

Funding Information (Continued)

Please list all grants you have applied for regarding this project:(Required)

Organizations Applied To

Amount Requested

List affiliated organizations and describe your organization’s relationship with them.(Required)

Affiliated Organization

Relationship

Project or Program Narrative

Please answer the questions below using no more than two hundred words. Avoid using initials and abbreviations.

Agency, Organization or Institution Information

Please provide a history of your organization.(Required)

Submit an organization mission statement.(Required)

Describe current programs and activities.(Required)

Briefly describe how your organization works, including the responsibilities of the Board, staff, volunteers and, if applicable, members.(Required)

Project or Program Narrative (Continued)

Please answer the questions below using no more than two hundred words. Avoid using initials and abbreviations.

Specific Program or Project Information

What is the relationship of this program or funding request to your organization or institution's overall mission?(Required)

Has research or fact-finding led your organization to begin this program or project? If so, please explain.(Required)

Financial Information

What other sources of funding does this program or project have?(Required)

How will the program or project be sustained financially beyond the current year (or grant period)?(Required)

State the amount of financial support already committed to this project.(Required)

Project or Program Narrative: Specific Program or Project Information

Implementation

What steps will you take to implement the program or project? What is your timeline?(Required)

Who are the staff who will carry out the program?(Required)

What are their background and qualifications?(Required)

Evaluation

How will you determine the impact of the program or project?(Required)

How will you communicate this information to your funders?(Required)

Additional Information

Please include any additional information that might be helpful to the Foundation, regarding the need and/or purpose of your program or project with regards to this funding request.(Required)

Supporting Documents

Your application will not be considered complete without including the following materials:

List of Board of Directors including name and affiliation
Organizational chart showing decision making structure
Copy of IRS Letter of Determination tax-exempt 501 C (3) status
Federal Tax ID Number
Program/Project Budget
Organization's current operating Budget
Copy of last three years of financial statements, audited statements are preferred, if available
Copy of Organization's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Additional materials to assist the Foundation in reviewing your request

Please upload any letters of support, annual report, etc.

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Max. file size: 256 MB, Max. files: 15.

Submit Your Application

By submitting this application on behalf of the organization, you are hereby authorizing the Foundation:

To announce the awarding of the grant and publish your organization’s name and logo as a recipient at our discretion.
To use any written words of appreciation delivered by email or mail in future Foundation communications, including press releases, annual report or website.

The undersigned acknowledges that the information contained in this application and supporting documents is true to the best knowledge of the undersigned and such is being relied upon by the Daniel R. and Anne M. Harper Foundation, Inc. for the purposes of determining whether funds will be awarded to the applicant.

In the event that funds are advanced to the applicant, applicant agrees to take all steps and furnish all information and reports necessary to enable the Harper Foundation to avoid imposition of excise taxes or penalties, which may arise under Chapter 42 of the Internal Revenue Code as a result of awarding such funds.

Yes, I acknowledge that all information contained in this information and supporting documents is true to the best of my knowledge.(Required)

Yes, I acknowledge that all information contained in this information and supporting documents is true to the best of my knowledge.

Name of Applicant Organizer(Required)

Name of Executive Director(Required)

Executive Director Signature

Your Name
Your Name
Your Name

Date(Required)

Name of Other Officer (and Title)(Required)

Other Officer Signature

Your Name
Your Name
Your Name

Date(Required)