Grantmaking Process
Thank you for your interest in partnering with the Ruth Nelson Family Foundation!
RNFF accepts letters of inquiry (LOIs) on a rolling basis. To submit an LOI, please log in or create a new account through our grant portal. All applications are by invitation only.
GLM Applicant Tutorial
We use the Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM) from Foundant Technologies for application submissions. Both written and video tutorials are available from the link below.
Types of Grants
We want to meet the needs of our partners with flexible and responsive funding. We will consider funding for general operating or program support, capital campaigns, capacity-building, and program-related investments.
Timing
If your LOI has been submitted and approved, you will be invited to submit a full application. Generally, we consider grants four times per year: February, May, August, and October. Our grant portal will clearly state all application and reporting deadlines.
If you would like to review the Letter of Inquiry (LOI), Application, and Reporting forms, you may find them here:
Questions?
If you have technical questions or questions regarding the general grant process, please contact Nikki Sharp, grants manager. For questions regarding your proposal, you may contact someone from our program staff.
Learn more in our next info session
The Foundation offers information sessions for potential partners. During these virtual sessions, we will share details about our strategy, application process, funding guidelines, and focus areas. Staff will be available to connect and answer questions. Join our mailing list to receive details about upcoming info sessions.
Download the slide deck from our latest info session below.
Process at a Glance
Applicant action steps
1
Info Session
Learn about RNFF giving priorities and processes
2
Submit LOI
Available on a rolling basis
3
Site Visit
Potential site visits and discussions about partnership opportunities
4
Invitation to Apply
Selected organizations invited to submit a full application
5
Board Vote
Quarterly Board meeting and vote on eligible proposals
6
Award & Agreement
Award letter and grant agreement
7
Reporting
Quarterly check-ins with program staff and annual written report
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