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Project Grant Application questions & Checklist

We’re grateful for the care and intention behind your project. Looking through these questions ahead of time can help you clarify your goals, budget, and timeline before you begin.

If questions come up, you’re not alone. Araceli Cerritos, our bilingual Administrative Director, is always happy to offer guidance.

Please contact info@smcf.mx, call +52 415 152 7447, or message +52 415 105 8252 on WhatsApp.

Looking forward to learning more about your work!

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Project Grant Checklist

Gather the following:

  • Project title and brief description

  • Project goals and intended impact

  • Target population and geographic focus

  • Project timeline (start and end dates)

  • Total project budget and amount requested

  • Budget breakdown (major expense categories)

  • How funds will be used and managed

  • Key project staff or partners

  • Metrics for success and evaluation

  • Relevant photos or supporting materials (optional)

Project GRant Application Questions


Organization Overview

  • Have you received SMCF support before? (Yes / No)
  • If yes: most recent project supported and the amount granted

Proposed Project

  • Brief project summary (2–3 sentences)
  • Comprehensive project description
  • Who will benefit from this project?
  • Anticipated project start date
  • Anticipated project completion date

Financial Information

  • Total amount requested (in pesos)
  • Project budget
  • Matching funds amount (in pesos, if applicable)
  • Source of matching funds and contact person for verification (if applicable)