Applying for Funding

Proposals need to be clear and concise. Please include the following information:

• Date
• Name, address, telephone number, and fax number of the organization making the request.
• Name and direct phone number of a contact person at the organization.
• Amount requested of Harris. Is this a yearly or one-time request?
• Brief description of the organization and its goals.
• Purpose of project or campaign, total goal, portion of the total already on hand, who will benefit from the project and a brief description of how the funding will be used. Note: The Harris Foundation does not fund operational costs: Salary, travel, accounting, license fees, maintenance and repairs, office expenses, utilities, insurance, and property management and taxes.
• Why this is a critical need in your community.
• How this project or service relates to the fields of math and science.
• Why Harris should contribute to this cause. What is the benefit to Harris. How will Harris be recognized. Is there an opportunity for Harris employees to volunteer/participate.
• What other organizations are providing similar support and how.
• How many Harris employees or family members are members of the organization.
• How many Harris employees or family members might benefit from this project and how.
• In addition to this campaign, are funds also being sought or obtained from others such as governmental bodies, United Way, etc. If so, to what degree.
• 501(c)(3) non-profit status. Please provide a copy of the Federal IRS 501(c)(3) letter of authorization.

Submit proposals via e-mail to harris.foundation@harris.com or via U.S. Mail to:

The Harris Foundation
1025 West NASA Boulevard
M/S A-11P
Melbourne, Florida 32919