New Applicants
How to Initiate a Request for Funding

Letter of Inquiry

New applicants must fill out the Foundation’s one-page electronic Letter of Inquiry.  The Letter of Inquiry enables staff to determine whether a project falls within the Foundation’s guidelines.  Letters of Inquiry may be submitted throughout the year, but must be received at least one month prior to the corresponding proposal submission deadline.

All applicants must either have 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code, or be a public entity. 

Click here to fill out the online Letter of Inquiry

 

Letter of Inquiry Review Process

Following staff review of initial inquiries, applicants will be notified whether or not to submit a full proposal. 

 

Due Dates

Letter of Inquiry	Proposal	Notification
November 1, 2011	December 1, 2011	mid-April 2012
February 1, 2012	March 1, 2012	early July 2012
August 1, 2012	September 1, 2012	mid-December 2012

If you have general questions regarding our guidelines or the application process, please contact our Grants Manager, RoseAnn DeBois by email or phone (973) 540-8442 x109.