Inspiring
Transformation
Through Grantmaking
We seek grantees committed to three core values. Hope and Transformation to advance socio-economic mobility, Unification, Cooperation, and Healing to build connections across diverse communities, and Innovation and Growth to foster sustainable, scalable impact. These values reflect our mission to uplift communities and drive equitable opportunities.
More Than a Funding Partner
Our approach to grantmaking is informed by the expertise of our staff, who all have career backgrounds in the nonprofit sector. They bring a rich perspective of having actually done the work in the focus areas we fund, along with program and funding relationships that are leveraged for the benefit of our grantee partners.
With high-engagement grantmaking, we go beyond traditional funding by collaborating closely with our partners, fostering deep relationships, and addressing their immediate needs and/or long-term goals. Our commitment to high engagement means we are present, accountable, and responsive, working with grantee partners to amplify their impact and build sustainable progress in the communities they serve and touch.
Focus Program Areas
Immigration & Human Rights
Programs and organizations that provide immigration services or focus on human rights domestically or internationally.
Environmental Protection
Programs and organizations that protect natural habitats and promote sustainable and healthier interactions between distressed communities and their environments.
Preservation of Cultural Heritage
Programs and organizations that support the preservation and presentation of cultural artifacts that educate and enhance the lives of communities.
Health
Programs that focus on developing healthier communities in a variety of ways.
Educational Opportunity
Programs/organizations that reach under-served, low-income, minority communities needing development in education, career/job training and improved family conditions.
Application Process
Invitation Only
Unsolicited proposals and inquiries are not accepted or acknowledged. All proposals are by invitation only. Organizations invited to apply are chosen through recommendations from the Foundation’s Board of Directors and professional staff.
While there is never a guarantee of future funding, grantee engagement with the Julian Grace Foundation will be limited to 5 years.
Applying with Foundant
We use ‘Foundant Grants Management System’ for all applications and forms. If you are invited to apply, you will be contacted directly by a Julian Grace Foundation staff member with further instructions.
Written Proposal & Follow-up
In general, all invited applicants will complete a written proposal and have the opportunity for a follow-up conversation or site visit with staff and members of the Board of Directors. Grant proposals are due in April and September, with a decision made within 2-3 months following application.
Grant Applicant FAQs
The foundation is invite-only to ensure we are only asking for full applications from organizations that are a fit with priorities and budget. If you would like to share information about your work, please feel free to use our contact form. We review these submissions regularly and will follow up as needed.
The exact dates for the timeline vary but generally align with the following timeline:
Spring Cycle – Invitations are sent in early March, applications are due at the beginning of April, the Board of Directors meets in June, and funds, if approved, are released in July.
Fall Cycle – Invitations are sent in late August, applications are due at the beginning of September, the Board of Directors meets in November, and funds, if approved, are released in December.
Applicants will be asked to complete and submit an electronic grant application through our Foundant Grants Management System. Applications submitted by the predetermined deadline will be invited to participate in a one-hour follow-up conversation either in person or by phone. Decisions are made at the Board of Directors meeting each cycle, and decisions are communicated shortly thereafter.
The foundation has two funding cycles – Spring and Fall. The Spring cycle typically begins in April and ends in June. The Fall cycle typically begins in September and ends in December.
The Julian Grace Foundation accepts the last validated electronic submission of a grant application through the Foundant Grants Management System prior to the predetermined application deadline as the final and only acceptable submission of any completed grant application.
Applications are reviewed by the Julian Grace Foundation staff and board, and grants are approved by the full Board of Directors.
Still have questions?
We’re happy to help! Contact our team for additional information and support to complete your application.