Guidelines on submitting a concept paper for our 2009 Community Service Grants are now available.  Please read these instructions before downloading the guidelines.  

The deadline for submitting concept papers is 5pm on 9th May, 2008.   Late submissions will not be reviewed.

There are four links at the foot of this page. These links contain the following documents:

1. A list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (FAQ).  If you have questions about the application process, please consult this list to see if it covers your question before contacting March of Dimes staff.
2. The Concept Paper Guidelines for 2009 Community Service Grants. 
3. The Concept Paper Cover Page in Word format. 
4. A contact list of our Program Services staff and details of the geographical area covered by each staff member. 

If you have any questions which are not answered in our FAQ, please call (415) 217 6380 or email californiagrants@marchofdimes.com.  You can also contact your local Director of Program Services, whose contact information can be found in the Program Services contact list. 

Community Awards are made throughout the year and range from $500 to $3,000. Awards are for projects on a smaller scale than those covered by our Community Service Grants.  Please click here for a list of Community Award projects funded in 2007.

Applications for 2008 Community Awards will be accepted until 1st December, 2008.   Please click here to access the Community Award application instructions.