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General Fund Grants - The Knott Foundation Our General Fund Grants program is our responsive funding vehicle. Nonprofits meeting the Foundation’s eligibility guidelines are eligible to submit a Letter of Inquiry during one of our three (3) grant cycles, held each year in February, June, and October.
Since its inception, the General Fund Grants program has provided over $70 million in support across five program areas: arts & humanities, Catholic activities, education, health care, and human services, to organizations working to strengthen communities, build opportunities, and create safe and healthy spaces for individuals and families to thrive.
Size and Duration of Award Size and Duration of Award The General Fund Grants program has a minimum request amount of $10,000, with the median grant award amount of $45,000. Funds must be expensed within one (1) year of the award date. Multi-year grants are not considered in this program.
Nonprofits meeting the Foundation’s eligibility guidelines may submit one (1) General Fund Letter of Inquiry per year during one of our open grant cycles in February, June, or October. General Fund Grant Calendar *The deadline to submit a General Fund LOI is 5:00 PM EST on the posted date.
Organizations whose Letters of Inquiry are advanced to the full grant proposal stage will receive a phone call inviting them to submit a full grant proposal, as well as an email with specific application instructions. Site visits are an integral part of the grantmaking process. They are required for all organizations asked to submit a full grant proposal.
Final grant decisions are made approximately 10 weeks after our published full Grant Proposal deadline. All applicants are notified by phone and email as to the final decision. Interim grant conversations take place six (6) months after a grant is awarded.
Written post grant reports are due one (1) year after a grant is awarded and are submitted through our grants portal. Funded organizations may reapply after three (3) years. Organizations denied funding after submitting a full grant proposal are eligible to reapply after one (1) year.
Organizations denied funding after submitting a Letter of Inquiry may reapply for funding one (1) year after their request is not advanced. If you believe your organization/request meets the eligibility guidelines and would like to be considered for a General Fund Grant, please visit our grants portal to begin an application.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Catholic organizations and nonprofits in Maryland Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $10,000 - $50,000 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.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.