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Foundation Grant Program is sponsored by The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation. The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation accepts grant applications year-round for projects that align with its strategic focus areas. The foundation prioritizes projects that are creative, visionary, and have significant potential for resolving important needs within its target regions. The application process begins with registration on the Fluxx portal followed by a Letter of Inquiry (LOI).
Geographic focus: Southeast Michigan (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, St. Clair, and Livingston counties) and Western New York (Allegany, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming counties)
Focus areas: Youth Sports & Recreation, Parks, Trails & Green Design, Preparing for Success, Caregivers, Entrepreneurship & Economic Development
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
How To Apply - Ralph C. Wilson, Jr Foundation Parks, Trails, & Green Design Grant Information Grant Info Additional Funding Opportunities Parks, Trails, & Green Design Grant Information Grant Info Additional Funding Opportunities We accept grant applications year-round from organizations in Western New York and Southeast Michigan working within one of our four areas of focus . Before applying, please scroll down below to review all of our policies and guidelines for eligibility and other important details. If you have additional questions, please review our FAQ . Additional Grant Opportunities In 2016, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation established permanent endowed Legacy Funds in the areas of Caregiving, Youth Sports, Community Assets, and Design & Access at regional community foundations. Visit these foundations directly to learn more about annual funding opportunities: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Rochester Area Community Foundation Special Opportunities & RFPs As the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation conducts field scans and studies in its areas of focus, special opportunities may arise where organizations are invited to apply. The Foundation may also issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) around a specific program area need. RFP opportunities will be posted here on our website and shared in our e-newsletter . Built to Play Initiative – Grants for Play Spaces & Skateparks The Foundation concentrates its giving within Southeast Michigan and Western New York. Southeast Michigan is defined as Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, St. Clair and Livingston counties. Western New York is defined as Allegany, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties. The Foundation has a strong interest in the quality of life of the people of Southeast Michigan and Western New York and concentrates its giving in these regions. Programs located outside of these regions generally are not encouraged. The Foundation assigns highest priority to projects falling within program areas listed above. Projects outside the scope of these programs generally are not encouraged. No grant is made which can be construed to be a taxable expenditure as defined in Section 4945 of the Internal Revenue Code, or in other current rules or regulations. The Foundation desires to identify and encourage projects that have significant potential for resolving important problems and needs in the Southeast Michigan and Western New York regions. The Foundation is particularly interested in projects that are creative and visionary, bold and dynamic, as well as feasible and realistic. The Foundation acknowledges that some experiments may not succeed, but prefers the risks involved in the new methods
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information $10,000 - $5,000,000; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government agencies located in the 16-county target region of Southeast Michigan and Western New York.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
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How To Apply - Ralph C. Wilson, Jr Foundation Parks, Trails, & Green Design Grant Information Grant Info Additional Funding Opportunities Parks, Trails, & Green Design Grant Information Grant Info Additional Funding Opportunities We accept grant applications year-round from organizations in Western New York and Southeast Michigan working within one of our four areas of focus .
Before applying, please scroll down below to review all of our policies and guidelines for eligibility and other important details. If you have additional questions, please review our FAQ . Additional Grant Opportunities In 2016, the Ralph C.
Wilson, Jr. Foundation established permanent endowed Legacy Funds in the areas of Caregiving, Youth Sports, Community Assets, and Design & Access at regional community foundations. Visit these foundations directly to learn more about annual funding opportunities: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Rochester Area Community Foundation Special Opportunities & RFPs As the Ralph C.
Wilson, Jr. Foundation conducts field scans and studies in its areas of focus, special opportunities may arise where organizations are invited to apply. The Foundation may also issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) around a specific program area need.
RFP opportunities will be posted here on our website and shared in our e-newsletter . Built to Play Initiative – Grants for Play Spaces & Skateparks The Foundation concentrates its giving within Southeast Michigan and Western New York. Southeast Michigan is defined as Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, St.
Clair and Livingston counties. Western New York is defined as Allegany, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties. The Foundation has a strong interest in the quality of life of the people of Southeast Michigan and Western New York and concentrates its giving in these regions.
Programs located outside of these regions generally are not encouraged. The Foundation assigns highest priority to projects falling within program areas listed above. Projects outside the scope of these programs generally are not encouraged.
No grant is made which can be construed to be a taxable expenditure as defined in Section 4945 of the Internal Revenue Code, or in other current rules or regulations. The Foundation desires to identify and encourage projects that have significant potential for resolving important problems and needs in the Southeast Michigan and Western New York regions.
The Foundation is particularly interested in projects that are creative and visionary, bold and dynamic, as well as feasible and realistic. The Foundation acknowledges that some experiments may not succeed, but prefers the risks involved in the new methods and approaches as opposed to the resolute acceptance of the status quo. The Foundation desires to support projects that offer substantial leverage and trendsetting opportunities.
The Foundation prefers to support established organizations that have a record of success. On occasion, however, the Foundation will support a new organization where it is believed that no established organization is appropriate to fulfill a needed service for the community. The Foundation likes to encourage coalition efforts of agencies addressing significant community problems of mutual concern.
The Foundation does not make grants to individuals, fundraising social events, conferences or exhibits. The Foundation may make grants to tax exempt intermediary organizations for programs that do not have tax exempt, non-private foundation status and/or in cases where program and fiscal oversight services are desired.
In such cases, the tax-exempt intermediary organizations will have discretion to disburse the funds granted to accomplish the program purposes, including selection of third–party donors. The Foundation accepts no responsibility for keeping any part of a request confidential and reserves the right to discuss a proposal with outside consultants or others.
In order to maintain flexibility to continuously permit positive response to emerging programs of importance, the Foundation does not typically make grant commitments extending more than five years from any point in time. Click to apply through our Online Grants Portal powered by Fluxx.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government agencies located in the 16-county target region of Southeast Michigan and Western New York. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $10,000 - $5,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
