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Board resolution to apply for a grant template
A resolution template your board of directors can adopt to authorize an application.
Some funders ask for evidence that your board of directors approved the application. Adapt this to your governing document and have it minuted. This template is not legal advice.
Resolution
At a meeting of the board of directors of [Organization name] held on [date] at [place or online], with a quorum present, the following was resolved:
- That [Organization name] apply to [Funder name] for [$amount] for [project name].
- That [name, title] is authorized to sign and submit the application and any agreement on behalf of the organization.
- That, if funded, the project will be delivered as described and funds used only for the approved purposes.
- That any match or co-funding of [$amount] required by the funder is committed from [source].
Certified as a true record:
[Name], [Chair / Secretary]
Signature: ________________ Date: [date]
Replace every [bracket] with your own facts. This template is general guidance, not legal or tax advice. Always follow the funder's own instructions first.
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