IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 2010 The Judith and Jean Pape Adams Foundation maintains a conservative position since the economic downturn continues. Please take notice of the following in regard to 2010 grant proposals: The Foundation will not overspend; therefore, the distributions for 2010 will be similar to those of 2009 Multi-year funding requests will not be considered Organizations, agencies and institutions that have received previous funding will be given first consideration in the review/grant award process
	ALS GRANT REQUEST GUIDELINES
	Areas of Interest Jean Pape Adams was interested in supporting charitable organizations actively engaged in discovering the causes of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and in finding a cure.
	What we fund Research that is collaborative, innovative and aggressive. These initiatives may fill gaps not currently being investigated and may involve novel approaches. The research must be of high scientific merit in discovering the causes or finding a cure for ALS. The Foundation accepts budgeted indirect costs of up to 20%.
	What we do not fund Support groups, education, medical equipment or capital projects.
	Geographic area National
	Review process Applications are reviewed by an Advisory Committee comprised of scientific researchers, neurologists and others who have had close relationships with friends and family members afflicted with ALS. The Committee makes funding recommendations to the Trustees.
	Advisory Committee Members J. Donald Capra, MD Pat Capra, PhD Barbara A. Fries, MD Ralph G. Greenlee, Jr., MD David R. Gooden, PhD, JD Milann Siegfried
	Trustees Katherine G. Coyle (co-trustee) Marcia Y. Manhart (co-trustee) Intrust Bank, N.A.
	Who may apply Organizations that are exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. The organizations should qualify as public charities under Section 509(a)(1) or Section 509(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
	Application procedure
	Submit an Abstract and Project Description which includes: goals, background, specific aims, experimental methods, budget, and a statement as how the project relates to The Judith and Jean Pape Adams Charitable Foundation mission (total number of pages not to exceed seven, including budget).
	Submit a lay summary not to exceed two pages.
	Provide a copy of the sponsoring institution/organization IRS determination letter.
	Include current vitae of principle investigators with list of publications (maximum two pages).
	Other sources of funding for the project
	Annual Report of the sponsoring institution/organization
	List of Board of Directors/Trustees of the sponsoring institution/organization
	Time frame
	The Foundation awards grants once a year; funding is for the following calendar year.
	Proposal deadline is August 15; they are reviewed in November and written notification and distributions of awards will be made prior to the end of the current calendar year.
	Interim reports for funded projects are due July 1. Final reports are due on January 31 of the following year.
	If your organization/agency does not submit the required reports in a timely fashion, as requested, a future proposal from the organization will be jeopardized.
	Send Applications to:
	Marcia Y. Manhart Executive Director/Co-trustee The Judith & Jean Pape Adams Charitable Foundation 105 South Cherry Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830-997-7347 830-997-9888 (Fax)