The Elm Foundation

How to apply

This foundation reports that it only funds pre-selected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.

COMPLETION OF THE EDUCATIONAL GRANT INFORMATION SHEET, FAFSA/PELL GRANT APPLICATION, AND 2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FROM AN EMPLOYER, FACULTY MEMBER OR OTHER UNRELATED PROFESSIONAL PERSON MUST BE SUBMITTED. INFORMATION SHEET INCLUDES PERSONAL INFORMATION SUCH AS NAME, ADDDRESS, DATE OF BIRTH, EDUCATION HISTORY, CAREER GOALS, REASON FOR APPLICATION, AND CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS.

Deadlines: REFERRALS ARE ACCEPTED ALL YEAR LONG. GRANTS ARE AWARDED BASED ON AVAILABLE FUNDING.

Restrictions: GRANT RECIPIENTS COME TO THE ELM FOUNDATION BY REFERRAL FROM DIFFERENT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARILY LOCATED IN THE NORTH ALABAMA AREA. ALL PARTICIPANTS FIRST MEET WITH THE GRANT COUNSELOR. IF SHE FEELS THEY ARE A GOOD CANDIDATE, SHE PRESENTS THEM TO THE GRANT COMMITTEE, WHO THEN DETERMINE THE DOLLAR AMOUNT AND LENGTH OF THE GRANT.

Check the foundation's own materials before applying; details may have changed.