Process
Step 1
Background: Confirmation of whether the project meets the APF objectives
Timeline: Today
Grantee Responsibility: Review the ‘Who we Support’ section to confirm you meet our objectives
APF Responsibility: N/A
Step 2
Background: Submission of online grant application
Timeline: Today (if eligible)
Grantee Responsibility: Complete questionnaire below
APF Responsibility: N/A
Step 3
Background: APF Trustee appraisal of online grant application to ensure alignment with policy
Timeline: ~1-3 months
Grantee Responsibility: N/A
APF Responsibility: Review completed questionnaire and confirm if proceeding; Respond to Grantee with decision
Step 4
Background: APF Trustee call with grantee prospect to due diligence
Timeline: ~2-4 months
Grantee Responsibility: Attend call with APF Trustee(s)
APF Responsibility: Attend call with Grantee
Step 5
Background: Design + confirmation of grant proposal structure
Timeline: ~4-6 months
Grantee Responsibility: Work with APF on grant proposal; can be existing template
APF Responsibility: Confirm structure of award meets our internal guidelines
Step 6
Background: APF Trustees vote on grant proposal
Timeline: ~4-6 months
Grantee Responsibility: N/A
APF Responsibility: Simple majority vote on final proposal at Trustee meeting
Step 7
Background: Grantee signing of APF Grant Agreement (GA)
Timeline: ~4-6 months
Grantee Responsibility: Sign the APF (GA), which outlines terms of the grant award
APF Responsibility: N/A
Step 8
Background: Payment made to grantee
Timeline: ~4-6 months
Grantee Responsibility: Confirm receipt of payment
APF Responsibility: N/A
Step 9
Background: Re-appraisal + reporting process begins for existing and subsequent project grants
Timeline: 12 months +
Grantee Responsibility: Provide periodic updates to APF on project progress
APF Responsibility: Review grantee updates
Step 1
Background: Confirmation of whether the project meets the APF objectives
Timeline: Today
Grantee Responsibility: Review the ‘Who we Support’ section to confirm you meet our objectives
APF Responsibility: N/A
Step 2
Background: Submission of online grant application
Timeline: Today (if eligible)
Grantee Responsibility: Complete questionnaire below
APF Responsibility: N/A
Step 3
Background: APF Trustee appraisal of online grant application to ensure alignment with policy
Timeline: ~1-3 months
Grantee Responsibility: N/A
APF Responsibility: Review completed questionnaire and confirm if proceeding; Respond to Grantee with decision
Step 4
Background: APF Trustee call with grantee prospect to due diligence
Timeline: ~2-4 months
Grantee Responsibility: Attend call with APF Trustee(s)
APF Responsibility: Attend call with Grantee
Step 5
Background: Design + confirmation of grant proposal structure
Timeline: ~4-6 months
Grantee Responsibility: Work with APF on grant proposal; can be existing template
APF Responsibility: Confirm structure of award meets our internal guidelines
Step 6
Background: APF Trustees vote on grant proposal
Timeline: ~4-6 months
Grantee Responsibility: N/A
APF Responsibility: Simple majority vote on final proposal at Trustee meeting
Step 7
Background: Grantee signing of APF Grant Agreement (GA)
Timeline: ~4-6 months
Grantee Responsibility: Sign the APF (GA), which outlines terms of the grant award
APF Responsibility: N/A
Step 8
Background: Payment made to grantee
Timeline: ~4-6 months
Grantee Responsibility: Confirm receipt of payment
APF Responsibility: N/A
Step 9
Background: Re-appraisal + reporting process begins for existing and subsequent project grants
Timeline: 12 months +
Grantee Responsibility: Provide periodic updates to APF on project progress
APF Responsibility: Review grantee updates