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G M C O R P O R AT E G I V I N GONLINE SUBMISSION GUIDEFor Completing the GM Grant Application
General Motors is committed to fostering smart, safe and sustainable communities.This presentation will provide a brief overview of steps you will need to fill out a fullproposal through our online giving system. It provides guidance on how to:Maneuver throughthe applicationand fill out allSections.Complete measurableActivities.Complete the budgetform and logicModel.Submit yourApplication.Please visit GM.com to see more information on our Giving Focus Areas and expectedprogram outcomes.2
LOG I NAfter clicking on the grantapplication link, you willbe taken to the log inpage.Enter your existing e-mailaddress and password here to log in.3If you log in with anexisting account, you willbe taken directly to theGM grant proposal.
O R G A N I Z AT I O N H O M E S C R E E NThe lower part ofthe home screen willshow a START NEWAPPLICATION button. Clickon it to begin the fullproposal.Click here to start the newFull Proposal.4
A B O U T Y O U R O R G A N I Z AT I O NThe tab you are on will behighlighted blue.Please enter yourinformation in all sections.The asterisk indicates arequired field.5There will be seventabs containing fieldsthat will need to becompleted. When allrequired data fieldsare completed, youcan submit yourapplication.
A B O U T Y O U R O R G A N I Z AT I O N – c o n t ’dMake sure toanswer thesequestionssuccinctly andaccurately to bestdescribe the workdone by yourorganization.Please enter yourinformation in allsections.Update yourBoard ofDirectorsinformation ifthere are anychanges.Click Save and Proceed togo to the next section.6
P R I M A R Y C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O NIf you are new to ouronline application, youwill be asked to fill outthis form.If you are a returning user,you can simply check yourname, then click proceedto move on to the nextsection.7
B A N K I N G I N F O R M AT I O NAll awardedproposals will befunded by electronicfund transfer (EFT)to your bank.Enter the correctbanking informationto ensure properpayment.8
A B O UT YO U R R E Q U E STIn this section,make sure toprovide as muchinformation aspossible for eachtext field.The selected Focus Area willprovide the Social Indicator(program goal) and a checklistof outcomes to choose fromon the Projected Impact tab.9Your program maybe one of its kind.However, if wedon’t have thecorrectinformation, wewon’t be able toprovide support toyour initiative.
A B O U T Y O U R R E Q U E S T – c o n t ’dProvide a percentage breakdown ofhow your budget aligns to yourchosen Social Outcomes.Instructions to fill out thebudget template are providedon the next slide.10
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A B O U T Y O U R R E Q U E S T – c o n t ’dGM employees across the United States volunteer withnonprofit organizations. The more detail you provide, theeasier it will be to match employees to your program.GM may have in-kind assets we can donate tosupport your program. If your nonprofit isinterested in receiving in-kind donations,provide enough detail to help us properlysearch for resources.12
P R O J E C T E D I M PA C TSee the next slide for logic modelinstructions.You may choose up to five activities.Provide enough detail to warrantthe level of funding requested.Make sure to include the activity outputnumber in the activity description.13This section isbased oninformationpresented in thelogic model. Ifyou completethe logic modelfirst, the rest ofthe section willbe easier tocomplete.
[Insert Organization Name][Insert Program Name] Logic ModelINPUTSACTIVITIESOUTPUTSSOCIAL OUTCOMESEnter resourcesneeded to operatethe program.(funding, staff,supplies, etc.)Enter 1-5 major program activities.These should mirror what you enterinto your proposal.*For each listedprogram activityentered tothe left, list expectednumerical programoutputs.Short-termLong-termEnter theshort-termoutcomesyou expect tosee as a resultof completingprogram activitiesand outputs.Type in the GeneralMotors SocialOutcomes yourproject will address.* If your activities are longer than thisbox, feel free to either make the fontsize smaller or move PERFORMANCEMEASURES/EVALUATIONS onto asecond page.Each Giving FocusArea has specificoutcomes to betargeted.For example, forVehicle & RoadSafety, you wouldenter any or all ofthe following:PERFORMANCE MEASURES/EVALUATIONSEnter resourcesneeded to operatethe program.(funding, staff,supplies, etc.)Type the tool used to verify each activity output listed above(certificates of completion, sign-in sheets, etc.).For example,Output #1 – Test scores, certificate of completion.Output #2 – Sign in sheets.If you are evaluating the program, list the tools to be used toevaluate the program (surveys, data collection, interviews, etc.). # increase inseat belt andrestraint usage # decrease indistracted driving # increasein awareness,knowledge andskills of vehicle &road safety issues
P R O J E C T E D I M PA C T – c o n t ’dProvide enough details for the grant reviewer tounderstand the steps needed to complete the activity.If you organization is either conducting aninternal evaluation of the program or hiring athird party evaluator, provide details on howthe program will be evaluated.15
DEMOGRAPHICSFill out informationconcerning thepopulations yourorganization servesannually.16
COMPLIANC EAfter you click Save and Proceed, you will be able to either review yourproposal or submit to GM Corporate Giving for review.17
O R G A N I Z AT I O N H O M E S C R E E NThe lower part ofthe home screen willshow the status ofcurrent or submittedapplications.You will always be able to check thestatus of your application. As we makedecisions, this status will change.18
N EXT STE P SOnce your proposal is submitted, it may take up to six weeks for GM Corporate Givingto make a decision concerning your grant application.Thank you for taking time to review this process.If you have any questions, please email us at GivingBack@gm.com19
For Completing the GM Grant Application. 2 General Motors is committed to fostering smart, safe and sustainable communities. This presentation will provide a brief overview of steps you will need to fill out a full proposal through
