The Phil Hardin Foundation
To increase the number of Mississippi's children ready for Kindergarten.

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HOW TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS

How to Submit Proposals
     The Phil Hardin Foundation accepts unsolicited and solicited proposals from public school districts, federally tax-exempt private and parochial schools, community colleges, colleges, universities, governmental organizations, and any other charitable tax-exempt non-profit organization. Proposals should be compatible with at least one of the foundation’s six planning themes. We encourage proposals that address more than one theme in strategic and interrelated ways.

(SEE What We Look For In A Proposal)


Process for Unsolicited Proposals
     Any of these organizations may submit an unsolicited proposal at any time. To ensure timely consideration, we appreciate receiving applications at least three months in advance of the date by which a funding decision is needed.


Process for Solicited Proposals
     The Phil Hardin Foundation also periodically asks appropriate organizations to submit proposals.  Such proposals are solicited only after careful consideration by the foundation board and staff.

Step One
Under the six themes, the foundation works to identify promising practices and the leveraging of resources.
 
The foundation seeks out existing effective programs and/or looks for or designs new programs aimed at implementing effective practices.
 
The foundation initiates discussions with potential partner organizations to shape the program for Mississippi and to identify desired outcomes and tracking approach.
 
The proposal is written and submitted.
 
The board considers / approves the proposal.
 
The board and staff pay attention to program accountability and monitor program outcomes.

Step Two
Program partners receive a grant disbursement from the foundation.
 
Program partners implement the proposed program.
 
Program objectives are evaluated and effective practices are identified.
 
Effective practices are shared throughout the state.