Equipment Grants

No deadline! Open all year.

You must be a U.S 501 (c)(3) public organization or Government Entity.

1. Complete the online Grant Application. No hard copies.

2. Copy of the 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter or IRS Government Entity Letter. Contact IRS to get a copy of the letter at 1-877-829-5500. This is not the W9 Form or the Sales Tax Exemption Certificate. To obtain more information about Exempt Organizations – Affirmation Letters, please visit: IRS.gov

3. Copy of the most recent 990 form: 990-N: Gross receipts normally ≤ $50,000 Note: Organizations eligible to file the e-Postcard may choose to file a full return 990-EZ or 990: Gross receipts < $200,000, and Total assets < $500,000 990: Gross receipts ≥ $200,000, or Total assets ≥ $500,000

4. Recent Financials (Revenues/Expenses)

5. USA Archery Certification Level 1 or higher is a requirement for all archery programs supported by the Easton Foundations. Please submit a copy with your application for each archery coach involved with your archery program.

6. Itemized list and description of how the requested funds will be used.

Note: The Easton Foundations does not fund grants for salaries, travel, lodging, meals, prizes, or non-archery equipment.

Indirect Cost Policy:

The Foundation is a charitable entity and is not committed to matching the indirect cost rates of the U.S. government or other entities. We recognize that this means that: (a) some grantees may need to engage in cost sharing between projects, tap into unrestricted funds, or conduct other fundraising to cover operations; or (b) some contractors may choose not to contract with the foundation. However, we believe our policy is consistent with that of many private foundations and certain government entities that have a flat or maximum rate that caps the amount an applicant institution can charge. The Foundation’s policy helps ensure furtherance of our charitable purpose.

Definition of Indirect Costs:

Overhead expenses or ongoing operational costs incurred by the applicant organization on behalf of the organization’s activities and projects, but that are not easily identified with any specific project. Administrative or other expenses which are not directly allocable to a particular activity or project.

• Provide a description of the project for which the equipment is needed.

• How will the equipment benefit the archery program?

• How will your organization ensure the sustainability of the archery equipment beyond the grant?

We may reach out to you within a 6 to 12 month timeframe following the receipt of the grant, specifically to request an Impact Performance Report. This report serves to assess the effects and outcomes of the funded project. It typically includes details on the achieved milestones, quantitative and qualitative measurements of impact, challenges faced, and lessons learned. This information aids in evaluating the effectiveness of the grant and provides insights for future funding decisions.

Please contact grants@esdf.org.