application process

The Trust approaches the funding process in two steps.

The Trust invites organizations that support its mission and eligibility guidelines to submit a preliminary proposal. Organizations may submit requests for funding at any time throughout the year. However, proposal review and funding decisions occur two times per year.

Step 1: Preliminary Proposal

The Trust strongly suggests that an applicant representative speak with a program officer at least three weeks prior to submitting a preliminary proposal.

Proposals may be submitted online via the How to Apply webpage.

Step 2: Full Proposal/Application for Funding

Organizations whose preliminary proposals are approved for full proposal consideration will receive notification and application instructions. Materials required in the full proposal include an 8-page narrative addressing provided questions, detailed budget information and supplemental documents that include the IRS 990 form, strategic or business plan and financial statements. The Trust then will schedule a meeting or site visit that includes representatives of the Trust and the applicant’s chief executive and board chair/board member.

Please note:
The invitation to submit a full proposal does not guarantee selection as a grantee.