Preliminary On-line Grant Proposal, Stage 1

Application

Please take the time to become familiar with our current areas of interest prior to applying for a grant.  After reviewing the Waitt Foundation Grant Guidelines and Grantee Requirements, your next step in the application process is to complete an online Preliminary Grant Request. A staff member will review your submission and respond within six to eight weeks.  All applications must be submitted via our website for consideration.

Required Documents: You must attach the following items to be considered for a Waitt Foundation grant.  Applications without this information will not be considered.

- Budget specifically related to project.  A sample format is provided below.
- U.S. Applicants - Proof of non-profit 501(c)(3) tax status as determined by the IRS.
- International Applicants - Proof of public charitable status equivalent under U.S. tax laws.

Additional Documents: Please feel free to attach additional supporting documentation related specifically to your project proposal.

Please Note: Preliminary Grant Requests are accepted year-round and must be submitted via our website.

Full On-line Grant Proposal, Stage 2

Should it be determined that your project may align with the foundation’s initiatives, interests and current giving guidelines, you will be invited to submit a full grant proposal for further evaluation and consideration. Additionally, we may request an informal meeting for further evaluation.

Application Deadline

Typically, our grant cycle is annual but we accept applications on a rolling basis.

Please note that the foundation staff may request additional documentation and information, phone conversations, or in-person meetings during the application process of submitting a Full Proposal. 

Online Application Already in Progress

If you have already started an application and have saved it for completion at a later date, you can access your account by Clicking Here.

Applications: We require all grant applications to be submitted via our website.  The Waitt Foundation does not accept proposals by e-mail, mail or fax. To submit a Preliminary Application online, click here.

Budget Format Example