Before Applying
Review the three program themes that reflect our funding priorities: Cultural Heritage, Leadership and Community Service.

Eligible organizations must:

• Certify tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), (2) or (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Organizations outside the U.S. must be able to document not-for-profit status
• Not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, national origin, disability, handicap, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status any other basis prohibited by law.

Please do not submit funding requests for:

• Individual needs, including scholarships, sponsorships and other forms of financial aid.
• Fund-raising activities, such as galas, benefits, dinners and sporting events.
• Goodwill advertising, souvenir journals or dinner programs.
• Travel for individuals or groups.
• Sectarian activities of religious organizations.
• Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns.
• Books, magazines or articles in professional journals.
• Endowments or capital campaigns.
• Traveling exhibitions (we will only consider each venue on its own).
• Sports sponsorships.

Letter of Inquiry
Inquiries for funding are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Please review the above list of what we do not fund to make sure your request is eligible. While we welcome innovative ideas and approaches, we seldom support unsolicited requests. Given the large volume of requests that we receive each year, please understand that we are unable to respond personally to all inquiries. For more information on sending your letter of inquiry, please click here.

Grant Report:
If you have received a grant for $7,500 or more please download the Grant Report and submit by the date noted on the transmittal letter that accompanied your grant.