• 2026 Grant Proposal Guidelines

    *Please note the funding priorities for the 2026 funding period.

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  • The Torch of Wisdom Foundation supports community enrichment, cultural arts and
    scholarship, primarily in Southeastern Michigan.

    Deadlines to submit grant applications

    Grant applications are considered one time per year.   Applications must be postmarked by November 15th.

    The Torch of Wisdom Foundation will not fund:
    • Individuals
    • Political action or legislative advocacy groups
    • Administrative or operational funding
    • Programs seeking total funding
    • Capital Funding

    2026 Funding Priorities

    Projects focused on financial literacy and education for youth, adults, and/or elderly citizens.

    Review/Decisions:

    The Torch of Wisdom Foundation’s Board of Directors will review all proposals within 45 days after the deadline. Applicants are informed of the final decision 60 days after the deadline. Applicants will receive official notification by U.S. Mail and/or electronic mail.


    Send one original grant proposal to:
    Torch of Wisdom Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 2787, Southfield, MI 48037
    Attention: Proposal Evaluation Dept.
    or submit electronically to: president@torchofwisdomfoundationinc.com

    Evaluation
    All organizations issued grants will be required to submit Program Evaluation and
    Accountability of Funds within 30 days of completion of the Funded Program.  Specific date(s) will be cited with issuance of check for approved grant(s).

    • Common Grant Application Cover Sheet 
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    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Date Completed*
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    • Common Grant Application Application Format 

    • Directions:

      Please provide the following information in this order. Use these headings, subheadings, and numbers provided in your own word processing format, thus leaving flexibility for length of response.
    • A. NARRATIVE
      1. Executive Summary
      Begin with a half-page executive summary. Briefly explain why your agency is requesting this grant, what outcomes you hope to achieve, and how you will spend the funds if the grant is made.
      2. Purpose of Grant
      • Statement of needs/problems to be addressed; description of target population and how they will benefit.
      • Description of project goals, measurable objectives, action plans, and statements as to whether this is a new or ongoing part of the sponsoring organization.
      • Timetable for implementation.
      • Who are the other partners in the project and what are their roles?
      • Acknowledge similar existing projects or agencies, if any, and explain how your agency or proposal differs, and what effort will be made to work cooperatively.
      • Describe the active involvement of constituents in defining problems to be addressed, making policy, and planning the program.
      • Describe the qualifications of key staff and volunteers that will ensure the success of the program.
      • Are there specific staff training needs for this project?
      • Long-term strategies for funding this project at end of grant period.
      3. Evaluation
      • Plans for evaluation including how success will be defined and measured.
      • How evaluation results will be used and/or disseminated and, if appropriate, how the project will be replicated.
      • Describe the active involvement of constituents in evaluating the program.
      4. Budget Narrative/Justification
      • Grant budget; use the Grant Budget Format that follows, if appropriate.
      • On a separate sheet, show how each budget item relates to the project and how the budgeted amount was calculated.
      • List amounts requested of other foundations, corporations and other funding sources to which this proposal has been submitted.
      • In the event that we are unable to meet your full request, please indicate priority items in the proposed grant budget.
      5. Organization Information
      • Brief summary of organization’s history.
      • Brief statement of organization’s mission and goals.
      • Description of current programs, activities and accomplishments.
      • Organizational chart, including board, staff and volunteer involvement.
      B. ATTACHMENTS
      1. A copy of the current IRS determination letter indicating 501(c) tax-exempt status.
      2. List of Board of Directors with affiliations.
      3. Most recent annual audited financial statement, if available. If not, attach most recent Form 990.
      4. Letters of support should verify project need and collaboration with other organizations.
      (Optional)
      5. Annual report, if available.
    • Grant Budget Format 

    • Below is a listing of standard budget items.  Please provide the project budget in this format and in this order.

    • C. Expenses include a description and the total amount for each of the following budget categories, in this order-

    • Expenses*
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    • D. Revenue includes a description and the total amount for each of the following budget categories, in this order; please indicate which sources of revenue are committed and which are pending.

    • Revenue*
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