the deadline for applications is April 1st to 15th.

Ambassador Expectations:

  • Continue engagement with your local nonprofit organization. Keep in mind that your engagement and funding request should connect to the Foundation's three priorities: (1) poverty alleviation (2) educational opportunities or (3) services for the elderly.

    • We tend to fund programs rather than make donations to an organization’s general fund, although we will entertain requests that include programming along with general funding.

  • Schedule an opportunity for communication (whether via email, phone call, or in-person meetings) with a point of contact with the group you will advocate for to discuss areas of need within the organization.

    • If you have already been in contact with the organization's leadership team or operating staff, check in with them about moving forward with the grant application. It would also be useful at this point to review the grant agreement terms that will be exchanged between you, the organization you're writing the proposal for, and the Ascienzo Family Foundation. (The Agreement form will not be a required document until the Application form has been approved, but knowledge of its protocol will be helpful.)

  • Review the example grant applications and the general application form on your Ambassador portal. And yes, more detail is always better than less detail.  

  • Forward any pending questions, ideas, or comments that you have to the AFF Directors ASAP - we're here to guide and support you along the application process if you need! We’ve attempted to create a process of application that meets the requirements of our 501(c)(3) designation, but minimize your “paper involvement”.

  • Begin drafting your grant application in March or earlier, or continue your Ambassador engagement until you are ready to begin the application.

  • Submit your grant application between April 1-15th, either electronically to ascienzofamilyfoundation@gmail.com. Notify AFF Directors if you foresee any obstacles with this timeline.

  • As your directors we plan on reviewing the applications in April, asking for additional information, if necessary. We will notify you and your local nonprofit late in April or early May of our award decisions.

  • Our end of year get togethers usually take place in December - we'll let you know later in the year!

  • Take pride in the difference you’re making in the lives of many!