Kate Spade New York Foundation

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This foundation reports that it accepts applications.

THROUGH THE KATE SPADE NEW YORK FOUNDATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUESTED TO FILL OUT A GRANT PROPOSAL COVER SHEET THAT PROVIDES BASIC ORGANIZATIONAL, DEMOGRAPHIC, AND IMPACT INFORMATION. ALSO REQUESTED IS A NARRATIVE THAT PROVIDES AN ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY, GOALS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AS WELL AS A SUMMARY AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM IN WHICH FUNDING IS REQUESTED FOR, INCLUDING MEASURABLE OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES AND HOW IT ALIGNS WITH THE FOUNDATION'S GIVING FOCUS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION ASKS ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTS DETAILING STAFF & BOARD MEMBERS, ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGETS, PROGRAM BUDGETS, SOURCES OF INCOME & REVENUE, AND A COPY OF THE US DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY LETTER ESTABLISHING THE ORGANIZATION'S 501(C)(3) STATUS.

Deadlines: APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED ON A ROLLING BASIS. INFO CAN BE FOUND BY EMAILING FOUNDATION@KATESPADE.COM

Restrictions: THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT ACCEPT PROPOSALS FOR PROGRAMS RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT. CONTRIBUTIONS WILL NOT BE MADE: TO POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS, FRATERNAL, OR VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS; TO, OR ON BEHALF OF, INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE; FOR PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, OR SYMPOSIA; FOR COURTESY ADVERTISING OR FUNDRAISING EVENTS; OR FOR SPONSORSHIP OF EVENTS, PERFORMANCES OR EXHIBITS.

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