FUNDING PROGRAM
The RSTEF application cycle runs from July 1st through August 31st. The proposal review process runs from September through November. Approved proposals are awarded by January 1st at the earliest. Organizations interested in applying for funding should submit a Grant Proposal Concept by email or mail. Email proposals to info@riosouthtexasecdf.org or mail them to Rio-South Texas Education & Community Development Foundation (RSTEF), 801 N. Bryan Road, Suite 167, Mission, TX 78572.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Applicants should be 501c3 to be eligible. Proposals should align with the Foundation’s Focus, Strategy, and Initiatives. The program does require a dollar-to-dollar match in hard dollars.
Proposals should demonstrate a need for services and an innovative approach to addressing these needs. Each proposal shall clearly define its critical milestones, outcomes, and/or performance targets.
MATCHING REQUIREMENT
The program does require a dollar-to-dollar match in hard dollars. No in-kind. Applicants must provide proof of match such as a letter of commitment.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Complete Submissions should include the following documents:
1. IRS Determination Letter
2. W-9 Form
3. Proof of financial match
4. Proposal in RSTEF Proposal Format
USEFUL LINKS