MENU give now! Home > About > Document Library grantee resources The documents provided in this section are for use by responsive grant, rolling grants, and root2fruit grantee organizations. grantee responsibilities ECF works closely with our grantee organizations. This document outlines the ways the grantee will be expected to use the grant funds, communication expectations, and reporting requirements during the grant cycle. Download communication guidelines for grant recipients These guidelines are intended to assist in the communication of your grant including, for example, acknowledging support from the Foundation in publications you produce and in media communications. Download responsive grants calendar 2018-2019 The grant period begins July 1, 2018. This calendar includes the key dates for the grant year including reporting deadline. Download responsive grants interim report narrative form 2018-2019 Grantees use this form to report progress on impact, outcomes, strategies, as well as to describe new opportunities, challenges, active partnerships, publicity and stories. Submit by December 3, 2018. Download responsive grants interim and final budget form 2018-2019 Use this Excel spreadsheet to provide budgeted expenses and actual expenditures for the grant year-to-date. Submission of interim budget due by December 3, 2018 AND final budget due by July 15, 2019. Download responsive grants project budget template Submit by Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Please complete and submit with your responsive grants letter of inquiry (LOI). Download responsive grant final report 2018-2019 Submit by July 15, 2019. Grantees are asked to provide outcomes and describe new opportunities, challenges, active partnerships, publicity, and stories. Download responsive grants project budget for reporting You will submit this document three times throughout the grant period: with the evaluation plan, interim report, and final report. Download rolling grants grant agreement template Organizations submit this form upon acceptance of an awarded grant. Download rolling grants evaluation worksheet and instructions For grantee organizations to define the program impact, outcomes, strategies and indicators. Download rolling grants final report form At the completion of the one-year grant, grantee organizations use this form to submit descriptions of program impact and progress. Download rolling grants final budget report form Upon completion of the one-year grant, organizations complete the budget form. Download rolling grants project budget template Please complete and submit with your rolling grants application. Download root2fruit grantee report and renewal form root2fruit grantees who are completing their first and second year of funding should submit the planning and outcome materials as specified in this planning and evaluation document. Due December 14, 2018. Download root2fruit grantee final report for graduating organizations root2fruit grantees who are completing their third year (graduating) of funding should submit this completed document summarizing 2018 work and feedback on the overall root2fruit experience. Due December 14, 2018. Download evaluation process This Powerpoint presentation Outcomes & Indicators: Some Helpful Tips presented by Susie Quern Pratt and Jenny Ellis Richards, of Pratt Richards Group is a resource to better understand the evaluation materials and process. Download theory of change — responsive grants Moving from strategies & values to longer-term impact follows immediate outcomes (1-3 years) and intermediate outcomes (3-5 years). Illustrated in a four-column chart, this document provides the process for reaching an Evanston nonprofit sector that is strong and thriving. Download Key Documents & Policies Financials and Investment Results Apply for Grants Grantee Resources Resources for Professional Advisors About the Foundation Reports and Findings a proud partner of Home | Contact | Sitemap | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Site by Jell Creative Inc. Copyright © 2021 Evanston Community Foundation | 1560 Sherman Ave. Suite 535 Evanston, IL 60201 | 847.492.0990 eNews Signup Board Member Login Fundholder Portal The Evanston Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, and your gift to one of our funds is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.Our federal tax id number is 36-3466802.