Traditional Grants

The Traditional Grants Program focuses on two areas:

Disadvantaged Children funds programs and projects that meet the diverse needs of at-risk children. Priority will be given to programs and projects that are in the home, build relationships with the family, and create a support network around and for the families of disadvantaged children.
Developmental Disabilities funds programs and projects that address the needs of children and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities that impair functions or behavior and that occurred before a person reaches the age of 22. (Blindness/visual impairments and deafness/hearing impairments are not considered within this category.)

*Please note: Operating support will only be considered when the applicant demonstrates continuous innovation that enhances services.

Grant Application Process

Access, complete, and submit the Letter of Intent (LOI) form online. The LOI form is accessible one month before the deadline.
Applications must be submitted by the first Friday in February and September. Consult the event calendar for the specific deadline date.
Only applications that best fit the Foundation’s grantmaking interests and are strongly competitive will be asked to submit a Full Proposal. Applicants will be notified of the Full Application deadline by e-mail.

A complete and up-to-date PowerPhilanthropy portrait is required for submission of the Full Application.
Organization audits are included in PowerPhilanthropy portraits; please refer to the Foundation’s Audit Requirement (PDF) and Audit Exemption Request Form (PDF).
Grantees must submit a Final Report (PDF), due 30 days following the end of the grant period.

For questions, contact Emily Savors.

For technical assistance, contact Melissa Neely.