“First Steps” Grant Application

We will be accepting applications for “First Steps” grants subject to the criteria set forth above and submitted using the following form:

It is important for you to provide us with all the information requested to the best of your ability. Applications that are incomplete or do not meet the criteria will not be considered.

Name of Organization:

Contact Person & Title:

Contact Person Email Address:

Mailing Address #1 - Street and/or PO box:

Mailing Address #2 - City, State & Zip Code:

Website/Facebook and other Media Addresses:

If you are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, provide the date of your IRS determination letter and attach a copy of the letter:

Upload your determination letter

If you are not a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization but have applied for status as such, provide the date of submission of your application for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status and attach a copy or copies of any correspondence from the IRS regarding the status of your application:

Upload documentation of your IRS status

Provide details of workshop or educational program (or equivalent) on the operation and management of an animal welfare group attended by a Principal Person (i.e., founder, officer, director, manager or key personnel of the organization) within two-years of the date of this application:

Date Workshop/Program Completed (attach copy of Certificate of Completion or other evidence of completion of the Workshop/Program):

Upload documentation of workshop completion

Name and Position of Principal Person that completed Workshop/Program:

Email Address of Principal Person (if different from Contact Person):

Provide a brief description of current role of Principal Person in the organization:

Describe briefly your organization, its objectives and plans for achieving its goals, and attach a copy of your Action/Business Plan (See the Grant Program page for information on the requirements for a Business Plan, including the link to our memo: "Frequently Asked Questions About Our 'Action/Business Plan' Requirement for a First Steps Grant"):

Upload your Action/Business Plan

Additional Materials: The Grant Committee may request that you provide additional relevant information or documentation during its grant assessment process.

AGREEMENT: By submitting this application to The Binky Foundation, you confirm that the information provided is complete and accurate.