Dean Witter Foundation Grants

Dean Witter Foundation Grants is sponsored by The Dean Witter Foundation. The Dean Witter Foundation supports K-12 education, with a focus on science and environmental programs.

How to Apply for Grants | The Dean Witter Foundation The Dean Witter Foundation Prospective applicants are encouraged to telephone or write the Consultant to determine whether their proposed program falls within the Foundation's areas of interest to support: Wildlife conservation and restoration projects in Northern California; Seminal opportunities to improve and extend environmental education; Launch and expand innovative K-12 public education initiatives; Grant Application Procedures The Foundation does not have a standard application form.

Applicants should send one complete proposal to the Consultant with the following elements: Brief description of the applying organization and proposed program. Statement that the proposal is supported by the organization's governing board. Name, address and telephone number of the appropriate contact person.

Description of the purpose and need for the program and the problems it addresses. Program goals and objectives to be achieved. Description of geographic area and target population to be served.

Outline of specific activities and timeline to achieve the program goals and objectives. Measurable objectives to evaluate program results. Names and qualifications of the key personnel who will implement the program.

Names and principal affiliations of the officers, directors and senior staff. Organizational Information Brief history of the organization. Description of services, past accomplishments and capacity to execute the program.

Detailed program budget itemized by standard accounting revenue and expense categories. The amount requested from the Foundation and how these funds will be used. List of other private and public funders approached and the amounts both requested and received to date for support of the program.

Plan to generate continued funding for the program at the end of the grant. If the request is for multi-year funding, state the reasons why more than one year of support is necessary and provide a budget for each year of requested support. Overall organizational budget covering the years during which the proposed program will take place.

Most recent annual financial statement, preferably audited. If an audited statement is unavailable, provide financial statements of revenue and expenses and IRS Form 990. A copy of the organization's current IRS exemption letter.

Any other supporting materials that would be helpful in evaluating the proposal. The Dean Witter Foundation