The StorageTek Foundation evaluates contribution requests and dispenses funds globally, with a focus on geographic areas where StorageTek employees live and work. The Foundation supports organizations and activities that improve the quality of life through

• Education
• Arts and Culture
• Health and Human Services

Those organizations who are awarded funding from the StorageTek Foundation will be required to submit an report midway through the program/project, and at the completion of the program/project.

Restrictions
The Foundation does not provide support for:

• Political or partisan organizations
• Religious organizations that are purely denominational or sectarian in purpose
• Fraternal organizations and activities
• General operating budgets receiving more than 40 percent of their budgets from United Way
• Individual or personal requests
• Trips and tours
• Salary expenses

Application procedures
In order for a request to be considered by the Foundation, it must be submitted in the form of a written proposal by an applicant organization classified as 501(c)(3). Please do not use binders or notebooks. Do not include additional materials that are not specifically requested. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. A proposal will not be accepted if it is incomplete. The proposal must include the following:

1. Cover letter - Please include a one-page cover letter that includes the name of the organization, a brief description of the project, how the project fits into one the StorageTek Foundation focus areas, the timeline of the project, and the amount requested.
2. Organizational summary - Please print and complete attached form.
3. Grant check list
4. Narrative
   
   1. Agency Information
      
      1. Mission statement, brief statement of organization’s goals and objectives
      2. Brief summary of organization’s history
      3. Description of current programs, activities and accomplishments
   2. Purpose of Grant
      
      1. Explain the goals and objectives for the project.
      2. Describe the target population, including numbers served.
      3. Timetable for project
   3. Evaluation
      1. Expected long- and short-term results
      2. How success will be defined
      3. How results will be used or disseminated
5. Attachments
   
   1. Board of Directors, including occupations and community affiliations
   2. List of names and qualifications of key staff
   3. Most recent year-end financial statements (audited if available)
   4. Current organizational budget
   5. Program/project budget
   6. Annual report
   7. List of major organizational and project contributors
   8. Volunteer needs
   9. Copy of the most recent IRS determination letter indicating 501(c)(3) non-profit status
   10. List of collaborating organizations

Submit your proposal to:
Community Relations Manager
StorageTek Foundation
One StorageTek Drive
Louisville, CO 80028-4307
303.661.2461
communityrelations@storagetek.com