• A brief description of the organization’s history, objectives and activities
• A concise statement of the purpose of the request, its significance or uniqueness in relation to other work being done in the field and the results sought
• The specific amount being requested
• A detailed budget for the program and an indication of other prospective funding sources
• A copy of the most recent audited financial statements and current operating budget
• The identity and qualifications of the key personnel to be involved
• A list of the members of the Board of Directors with institutional affiliates and titles
• The organization’s National Revenue registration number confirming the applicant's status as a registered charity

The Foundation prefers to initiate site visits or meetings, if needed, after receiving an application and generally discourages pre-application meetings.

LIMITATIONS

The Hal Jackman Foundation does not normally provide support for:

• General fund drives and annual appeals
• General operating support for ongoing activities
• Operating or capital deficits
• Requests from an organization which has already received a grant in the same calendar year
• Umbrella organizations, or requests from organizations intending to distribute the grant to other beneficiaries
• Programs/projects whose fundamental purpose or benefit falls within the social services, health or community development fields
• Unsolicited grant requests from organizations outside the Toronto area

APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR 2008

April 1, 2008
August 1, 2008
December 1, 2008

Grant requests should be addressed to:

Victoria Jackman
Executive Director
Hal Jackman Foundation
165 University Avenue, 10th Floor
Toronto, ON  M5H 3B8