Grants

Grants to Organizations

UPA partners with organizations that serve Palestinians living in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and refugee camps outside of Palestine. Besides meeting the below application process, projects should meet a clearly established need, have a low administrative cost, have a clear and effective evaluation plan, and projects should be scalable (i.e. if your budget is $100,000, can a similar project serving 20% of the number of people be done for $20,000?). Preference is given to projects that are sustainable, have an ongoing impact, and build capacity rather than reinforcing dependence.

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR A GRANT FROM UPA

To apply for a grant from UPA, please follow these instructions. Only those applicants whose Phase I materials qualify them to move to Phase II will be sent an invitation to complete the materials for Phase II.

Phase I: For UPA to consider inviting you to submit a full proposal, send an email with the following items to projects@helpupa.org:

1. Concept Paper: Please make sure to cover ALL 6 requirements below in your paper.
1. This should be no longer than 2-3 pages maximum.
2. Describe the need for the project.
3. Outline the goals and objectives of the project.
4. Outline the timeline for implementation.
5. Include a budget of the whole project, and specific amount sought from UPA.
6. Include names of other donors to the project and amount of funding (if applicable)
2. Background Information: Please respond to each requirement below the specified number.
1. Name of organization in Arabic, English, and any acronym or other names used to identify the group.
2. A statement of the principal purpose of the organization.
3. Jurisdiction in which organization was incorporated or formed.
4. All locations of organization, address(es), and phone number(s) of each location.
5. List of current sources of income (including official grants, private endowments, and commercial activities).
6. A list of current organizational goals, projects, and activities.

Upon submitting this information, we will send you an acknowledgment of receipt. This is all the communication you will receive from us at this stage. After our preliminary review (during the 1st quarter of the year), you will receive a follow-up email either with clarifying questions about your concept paper, informing you that we are unable to fund your project at this time, or moving you to phase II.

Phase II: Along with the full proposal, we need the following:

3. Additional Background Information:
1. Report of past projects in the last five years.
2. Names and Addresses of individuals, entities, and/or organizations to which your organization currently provides or proposes to provide funding, services, or material support, if applicable.
3. Names and Address of any subcontracting organization utilized by organization, if applicable.
4. Documents to Upload:
1. Available historical information, including the following:
1. Copies of all documents related to organization’s incorporation.
2. Information on individuals who formed the organization.
2. The following information about organization’s key employees, board members, and other senior management if applicable:
1. Full Name in English and Arabic.
2. Citizenship.
3. Current Country of Residence.
4. Place and Date of Birth.
3. Copies of any public filings or releases made by organization, including the following:
1. Most recent official registry documents and receipts of filings.
2. Annual reports.
3. Annual filings with the pertinent government.
4. Audited financial statement for organization.