Home  About Us Program Areas Guidelines How To Apply  FAQ  Related Links Contact Us  Forms    Guidelines   The Arie & Ida Crown Memorial (AICM) receives Letters of Intent (LOIs) twice each year corresponding to the Spring and Fall review cycles (Deadlines: January 31st, July 31st). LOIs are pre-screened by Foundation staff and further information or a full proposal may be requested. A number of criteria are used to assess prospective grantee organizations, including but not limited to: clarity of mission, programmatic focus and effectiveness, caliber of management/staff, financial health, board leadership and involvement, service population, and geographic focus. Particular consideration will be given to projects that promise demonstrable long-range benefits that include an evaluation plan, and have the potential to attract support from a broad base of philanthropic sources. Grantees receiving grants over $20K are required to submit a progress report at the end of the one-year grant cycle. However, all grantees are asked to notify the Foundation of any substantive organizational, programmatic, or personnel changes.     Restrictions Government sponsored programs (where 50% or more of an organization’s budget is obtained from government contracts or initiatives) are ineligible for AICM support. Grants are not made to support individuals, to underwrite conference expenses, or to fund film projects or exhibitions. Grants are not made to organizations with budgets under $200,000. AICM will only accept one request from an organization during a 12-month period. Proposals from non-profit agencies are considered for programmatic, capital, and general operating needs. While AICM provides significant support for selected Israeli agencies, unsolicited proposals from organizations outside of the United States, even those with affiliates in the United States, will not receive a response. Additionally, all Israeli applicants must have a funding recipient mechanism that meets the requirements of the United States Tax Code as an eligible 501(c)(3) charitable organization.     View/Download Guidelines (PDF format) View/Download Guidelines (MS Word format)