Grant Application

Scottish Heritage USA – Grant Application

Maximum Grant Amount per Organization: $2,500
Please complete this form in full.
Online submissions are preferred.
Deadline for Online Submission: May 15, 2026

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1. Organizational Overview

Mailing Address*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Provide your organization's mission and a brief history.
Explain how your project aligns with our mission and funding priorities.
Describe your experience, past successes, and populations served.
List your Board of Directors and key staff, including contact information.
Upload your nonprofit IRS Determination Letter (required).
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Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 10 MB.

    Project Narrative

    Provide a concise overview of objectives, activities, and expected outcomes.
    Describe the cultural, historical, or architectural significance of your project and how it supports Scottish culture in North America and/or strengthens ties with Scotland. Note how youth, young adults, and families will be engaged.
    List key dates, phases, and milestones.

    Long-Term Impact & Sustainability

    Describe the project’s potential impact at local, state, or national levels.
    Explain long-term sustainability and any lasting cultural, educational, or heritage assets created.
    We strongly consider our grant recipients to be partners with our non-profit. Clearly define how you will include recognition, participation and promotional benefits to Scottish Heritage USA with your program, and to what audiences?

    Budget & Supporting Materials

    List all expenses (materials, fees, personnel, equipment, travel). You may also summarize here and upload a supporting document below.
    List any matching contributions, including cash or in-kind support.
    Upload photos, letters of support, or other relevant documents.
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    Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 20 MB.
      Applicant Checklist
      Please confirm the following before submitting.

      If you have questions or need to confirm receipt:
      Email Susan Bryant Thomas, Executive Director at ExecDirector@ScottishHeritageUSA.org

      If submitting by mail (only if absolutely necessary):

      Mail by May 1, 2026 to ensure timely receipt.

      ATTN: Susan Thomas, Executive Director
      Scottish Heritage USA
      PO Box 457
      Pinehurst, NC 28374

      Review Timeline

      Applications will be reviewed by the Grants & Scholarships Committee with recommendations for approval to the Board of Directors in July 2026.

      Notifications will be sent via email on or before August 1, 2026.

      Recipients will be required to submit a report to Scottish Heritage USA on the project within 30 days of your project’s completion.

      Grant checks will be disbursed by September 1, 2026, preferably via ACH.

      You will find this helpful – here is the grant scoring sheet that our committee will use to evaluate your grant application:

      Scottish Heritage USA – Grant Scoring Sheet

      Total Possible: 43 points
      Scoring Key:
      3 = Strong 2 = Adequate 1 = Weak 0 = Not Addressed

      1. Organizational Readiness — 12 pts
      Mission & History (0–3): ____________________________________
      Alignment w/ SHUSA (0–3): __________________________________
      Capacity & Past Success (0–3): ______________________________
      Leadership & Governance (0–3): _____________________________

      2. Project Quality — 15 pts
      Project Summary (0–3): ______________________________________
      Significance & Cultural Value (0–4): _________________________
      Timeline (0–3): _____________________________________________
      Impact (0–3): _______________________________________________
      Longevity/Sustainability (0–2): ______________________________
      3. Budget & Resources — 8 pts
      Line‑Item Budget (0–3): _____________________________________
      Matching Funds (0–2): _______________________________________
      Supporting Materials (0–3): _________________________________

      4. Completeness & Professionalism — 5 pts
      Completeness (0–3): _________________________________________
      Presentation (0–2): ___________________________________________

      5. Partnership Value to Scottish Heritage USA – 6 points
      Promotional Value to SHUSA (0-3)____________________________
      Important Target Audience to SHUSA’s Mission (0-3) __________________

      Total Score: __________________ / 46
      Funding Recommendation:
      □ Strongly Recommend □ Recommend □ Consider w/ Justification □ Do Not Recommend