Instructions for Submitting an Application for Evaluation
The on-line application form must be used to submit a request. GM and the GM Foundation no longer accept paper requests. Contributions are only made to organizations with a verified IRS 501 (c)(3) status.
All requests are accepted and reviewed on an on-going basis throughout the year.
The following information must be provided in each grant or event participation application:
- Federal taxpayer number for verification of IRS 501 (c)(3) status (required)
- Legal Name of Organization, Address
- Current Operating Budget
- Organization History/Mission Statement, including any previous requests submitted to the GM Foundation or other GM units (e.g., marketing divisions) or our subsidiaries (e.g., GMAC)
- Contact Person, Address, Phone and Fax
- Project/Event Name
- Purpose of Grant/Project or Event Description (Statement of Requested Support)
- Project Time Frame
- Amount Requested
- Total Project Cost
- Demographic Information
- Communications Strategy and recognition of GM's support
- Other Organizations to Which You are Submitting Requests
- Information on Projected impact of the contribution
