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The International Security and Foreign Policy Program is a grant from the Smith Richardson Foundation that funds research and writing on public policy topics related to international security, foreign policy, and U.S. national interests. The program supports scholars and researchers producing rigorous, policy-relevant analysis on priority areas identified by the Foundation.
Applications begin with a concept paper of up to six pages; if selected, applicants are invited to submit a full proposal. Grants of $50,000 or less are reviewed on a rolling basis, while larger grants and multi-year requests are considered at board meetings. Award amounts range from $50,000 to $300,000.
Eligible applicants include individual scholars and researchers, typically applying through an affiliated organization.
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Our Mission and History From the beginning, America, the new world…has offered to humble families, native born or immigrant, the Opportunity to gain a fortune. Leadership An overview of the Smith Richardson Foundation’s Officers, Governors, and Trustees. Staff A list of the program staff who work in the Foundation’s Westport office.
Guidelines for Grant Applications The International Security and the Foreign Policy Program and Domestic Public Policy Program make grants for research and writing on public policy topics that have been identified as priority areas for the Foundation. Those priorities are described in greater detail on each program’s home page. The Smith Richardson Foundation has a rigorous proposal review process.
The first step in the process is the submission of a concept paper. Concept papers should not exceed six pages (the one-page data sheet does not count toward the page limit). Please consult our concept paper template before making a submission.
If the staff determines that a project warrants further consideration under the Foundation’s guidelines, an applicant will be asked to submit a full proposal that conforms to a proposal template provided by the Foundation. Upon receipt of a grant application, the Foundation will either mail or e-mail a confirmation of receipt to the grant applicant. The Foundation will respond to all grant requests in a timely manner.
However, given the large number of grant proposals that the Foundation receives, we cannot guarantee a response within a specific time frame. Requests for grants greater than $50,000 and for multi-year grant support are made at one of our regular board meetings. Requests for grants of $50,000 or less are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are handled as promptly as possible.
Evaluations of direct service organizations conducted internally Educational or other support to individuals Please send the proposal to the attention of the program to which you wish to apply at the address listed below: Smith Richardson Foundation Concept Papers must include a one-page data sheet listing all the essential information pertinent to a grant request, including the following: Estimated Grant Request Amount Estimated Project Start Date and Grant Term Principal Investigator’s Name Co-investigator’s Name (if applicable) The concept paper should not exceed five pages.
It should include the following: Issue : Describe the issue that the project will address and how it is relevant to public policy. Discuss how the project would advance knowledge beyond what is known from the existing research base. Project Personnel : Provide a brief biography for the principal investigator(s).
Project Activities : Describe the research strategy or work plan of the project; include details such as how data would be collected and how analysis would be conducted. Products : Describe the product(s) that will be produced during the project’s grant term. Timeline : Describe the timeline of the project, including a tentative start and end date.
Budget : Provide an estimated budget, including detail on how the overall costs would be allocated among key categories such as salary support, honoraria for commissioned research, travel expenses, and data collection costs. After the Foundation has reviewed a concept paper, a member of the staff will contact the applicant and inform him or her whether the Foundation has decided to ask for a full proposal.
Full proposals should follow the format described in the template below.
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Concept paper (max 5 pages) must address: issue relevance, project personnel, project activities, products, timeline, and budget.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Individual scholars and researchers (typically through an organization). Must submit concept paper first. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $50,000 - $300,000 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.
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