GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS

Please refer to the mission statement and the history to learn about the Foundation's giving priorities.

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The Foundation provides seed money or partial funding to novel projects and forward-looking leaders and teams. We seek to support projects that enhance national strengths in science and technology, prioritize French-American cooperation, or promote the Foundation's mission in other ways. 

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The Foundation rarely renews grants for continuing activities and rarely accepts unsolicited proposals.

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WE DO NOT FUND

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• For-profit businesses

• Capital projects (including construction and renovations of buildings)

• Capital equipment

• Endowments

• Political campaigns or lobbying efforts

• Fundraising events

• Individuals (all grants are made to 501(c)3 organizations or similar for international institutions)

• Unsolicited proposals 

LETTERS OF INQUIRY

The Foundation rarely accepts unsolicited inquiries. However, you may send a brief letter (1 page maximum) outlining your project to foundation@rlounsbery.org if your believe your work aligns with the Foundation's priorities. 

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INCLUDE:

• Grantee name, title, and contact information.

• Name(s), title(s), and affiliation(s) of key member(s) of the project (PI).

• A brief description of the project/work to be supported, including the purpose​.

  • For unsolicited inquiries, also grant seekers should also include ​how the project/work aligns with the Foundation's mission and why it should be considered by the Foundation.

• Approximate budget of proposed project.

• Expected length of project.

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RESPONSES:

Due to the small size of our staff, response time may be delayed.

SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL

Below please find the three required documents to assist in the proposal submission process.  Please click on the link below to read the proposal guidelines first.  

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PROPOSAL GUIDELINES →

RLF proposals should be no more than ten pages all inclusive of cover sheet, proposal, narrative biographies and budget. All proposals should be submitted electronically as one PDF to foundation@rlounsbery.org. Proposals longer than ten pages will be returned without review.

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

SEASON

PROPOSAL DUE DATE

DECISIONS

Winter

December 15

February

Spring

March 15

May

Summer

June 15

July

Autumn

September 15

October

FOR GRANTEES: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

1 YEAR AFTER RECEIVING GRANT: 

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The Foundation expects most RLF grants will be fully expended in one year. 

One year following the date of receiving the award, grantees should submit a financial report noting remaining funds and how RLF funds were spent. If funds are still available, the grantee should apply for a no-cost grant extension. 

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Grantees should also submit a 1-3 page narrative progress report on an annual basis. The Foundation welcomes high resolution photos of the project to consider for our website.  

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All reports and correspondence should be submitted electronically.   RLF is committed to becoming a paperless organization.

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2 YEARS AFTER RECEIVING GRANT: 

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The process above repeats each year on an annual basis until the grant has been fully expended.  

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*International grantees will receive additional reporting requirements upon receiving their award.*