As grant cycle deadlines approach, private foundations become inundated with calls and mail.  It takes time -- a lot of time --to accept applications, screen eligibility, prepare proposal summaries, respond to applicant inquiries, and draft award and denial letters. 
 
ALPS Foundation Services provides day-to-day grant maintenance for your grantmaking program.  We offer the following services, and more: 

• Timely response to public requests for foundation guidelines and application materials
• Reviewing grant applications for completeness
• Screening grant applicants for eligibility
• Preparation of proposal summaries
• Ensuring, if necessary, the leadership capability and financial soundness of new applicant organizations
• Preparing award and denial letters
• Preparing grant checks for disbursement
• Tracking grantmaking activities
• Scheduling and coordinating trustee meetings
• Tracking grantee compliance and accomplishments, providing timely updates to trustees
• Coordinating site visits of trustees to grant recipients

The above tasks take time and effort. For small foundations with few or no staff, it can be overwhelming.  ALPS Foundation Services is a cost-efficient alternative that will pay long-term dividends in the efficiency of your private foundation, without the need to seek additional staff. Services provided by ALPS Foundation Services are performed in strict accordance with guidelines set forth by the foundation’s board of trustees.