Time is the most valuable resource for many of our grantees. Our process helps us make applying for a grant as efficient as possible and provides transparency to prospective partners through each step.
We are not currently accepting unsolicited proposals. We recommend that prospective applicants review our mission, strategy, program areas, and awarded grants to ensure that your organization and proposal are consistent with our vision, prior to submitting an inquiry.
Our Process
STEP 1
Prospecting
The Foundation regularly consults with external experts, consultants, leaders, and the wider community impacted by our areas of focus. Our program staff works to identify, cultivate and support philosophically aligned organizations through capacity building grants, pilot projects, and impact investing.
STEP 2
Introductory Call or Meeting
Reduces impacts of the child welfare and juvenile legal systems by providing equitable access to services for youth involved with the system as they mature into adulthood
STEP 3
Proposal
Guided by our program staff, the requesting organization drafts a one- to two-page proposal that briefly describes the organization, community need, program description, goals, strategy, sustainability considerations, and estimated request amount. Proposals should include a project budget that identifies the specific expenses projected to be incurred and allocated to the grant funds during its lifecycle. Indirect costs, administrative fees, or overhead ratios are subject to internal policy and will be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact your program officer prior to submitting your proposal to ensure it adheres to the Foundation’s guidelines.
STEP 4
Initial Review
Foundation staff reviews the proposal and may follow up with additional questions and discussion or to schedule a site visit or meeting with the organization’s senior leadership.
STEP 5
Outcomes
Our program staff works with the potential grantee to establish specific objectives and metrics by which to measure progress on projected outcomes.
STEP 6
Grant Application
The organization completes and submits their application. The Foundation may follow up if there are questions during the review process and will inform the organization of the timeline for the review process for their application as well as any additional steps that may need to be completed.
At the discretion of the Foundation, some grant applications may be funded by the Arnall Community Funds at OCCF and reviewed and funded independently by trustees of those funds.