Guidelines for the Recovery Rises Foundation Grant Applications

The purpose of our grant program is to fund organizations that help elevate recovery and family support.
Please review these guidelines carefully and submit your proposal in the requested format. 
THE GRANT PROGRAM

Recovery Community Program

We may fund projects that: 
• Identify unmet or underserved needs in the recovery community and create programs that remedy the shortfall. 
• Promote abstinence-based recovery. 
• Provide opportunities to local members of the recovery community. 
• Enhance the ability of people to participate in local recovery. 
• Create programs and projects that elevate local recovery. 
We give priority to projects that: 
• Foster collaboration among different community agencies, and local governments. 
• Reflect a comprehensive approach to recovery community development. 
• Promote recovery community participation and engagement. 
• Provide evidence-based results. 

GRANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Requests for Proposal
The Recovery Rises Foundation invites proposals, under a semi-annual competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, and awards grants to strengthen the capacity of local recovery community-based development organizations. 
Eligible Requests
We support projects directly benefiting local recovery community-based organizations and agencies in Northeastern Pennsylvania. We do not make grants to individuals or government agencies, or for capital-building projects, lobbying or religious purposes. 
Applicant organizations must meet the following criteria: 
• Nonprofit corporation with proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status; 
• A minimum of three years of experience in the field of addiction; 
Strong board involvement and/or competent leadership; and 
• Proven record of relationships fostered with other organizations and constituencies in the recovery community, and local governments. 
Grant requests are limited to a maximum of $250,000. This RFP is for one-time, short-term (one year, maximum) projects. 
GRANT SUBMISSION & REVIEW PROCEDURE
Grant applications should be submitted with all items specified below, including all requested attachments. We will contact you if we have questions or require additional information. We will acknowledge your application within two weeks of its receipt. If we are interested in funding your proposal, we will contact you to discuss your application within three months. 

Application Contents
Your application must include: 

  1. Cover letter, on your stationery, signed by your director
  2. Executive Summary
  3. Narrative (no more than five pages) that includes:
  4. Project Description 
    • Brief statement of area to be addressed
    • Goals and objectives
    • Target population
    • Project activities
    • Key Staff (with attached resumes)
    • Plan for measuring project results
  5. Project Budget (expenses and income) 
  6. Organization Background (mission, major activities, and credentials for conducting project) 
  7. Conclusion (brief statement of long-term project plan) 
  8. Appendices (attachments) 
    • Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws
    • Verification of tax-exempt status (IRS determination letter)
    • List of Officers and Board of Directors
    • Staff Biographies and Key Staff Resumes
    • Organization Operating Budget
    • Latest Financial Statement (audited, preferred)
    • List of other current funding sources and uses
    • Current Annual Report (if available)
    • Consultant/subcontractor commitment letters (if applicable)
    • Support letters or endorsements (limited to a maximum of two)

Applications may be submitted via email to brendanm@recoveryrises.org, or by U.S. mail to The Recovery Rises Foundation, 415 N. 8th Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503.

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