Applications should be electronically submitted as ONE DOCUMENT to:
Dr. Kathryn Conroy, Executive Director
Conroy@kenworthyswiftfoundation.org

(This ONE document can be either one Word.doc or one PDF)

Please note these guidelines for submissions:

  • Only emailed applications will be accepted.

  • Applications must meet the funding priorities of the Foundation.

  • The Board of the Foundation reviews applications twice yearly in May and December. The deadlines for submitting a proposal are March 31 and October 31 in each year regardless of the day of the week on which those dates fall.

  • Applications from individuals are not considered.

  • Organizations must be incorporated nonprofits within the 5 boroughs of New York City.

  • No more than one proposal from an organizational entity will be considered at any given time.

  • Minimum grant request is for $25,000 (range is generally $25,000 - $45,000)

  • Organizations can receive funding only in three consecutive years. A full year off is required before submitting another proposal.

The following sections of the application must be submitted as one document: 

  • Cover Sheet – Please use only the cover sheet page from the NY/NJ Common Applications form

  • Use of General Operation Support – A clear description of how the funds will support the general operation of the organization or the project to which the funds are applied. Include organization’s or the project’s purpose, history, target population, staff qualifications, and general accomplishments to date;

  • Project significance – A statement about the potential benefits of supporting the organization or the project;

  • Project evaluation – A clear but general description of the value of the general support;

  • Applicant entity – A description of the applicant organization;

  • Applicant organization and/or project funding–

    • Description of the primary source(s) of funding of the applicant organization

    • Institutional budget of the applicant. Supplementary budget of the project if applicable.

  • CV of Executive Director and Project Director if applicable;

  • Proof of not-for-profit tax exempt status under the U.S. Internal Revenue code;

  • Most recent financial statement or audit;

  • List of Board of Directors.