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The Parsons Foundation Grant is a grant from The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation that funds nonprofits improving quality of life for people in Los Angeles County, with a focus on social services, health care, early childhood development, and education for low-income families. Awards typically range from $25,000 to $100,000.
The application process is two-stage: organizations must first submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), which can be submitted at any time throughout the year, and receive a response within six to eight weeks. Only those whose LOIs align with current funding priorities are invited to submit a Full Proposal. Applications are submitted through the Blackbaud YourCause GrantsConnect portal.
Eligible applicants must be nonprofits operating in Los Angeles County; detailed eligibility criteria are published in the Foundation's Funding Priorities section.
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How to Apply – The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation FINANCIAL INFORMATION & POLICIES Child & Family Well-Being FINANCIAL INFORMATION & POLICIES Child & Family Well-Being Our Grant Application Process Thank you for your interest in applying for a grant from The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all people in Los Angeles County through impactful grants and strategic initiatives that advance community well-being. If you are considering an application, please first review the Foundation’s Funding Priorities , Searchable Grants Database , and FAQs .
First Step: Letter of Inquiry A Letter of Inquiry (LOI) is a required first step in seeking funding, and LOIs may be submitted at any time throughout the year. To download Word or PDF versions of the LOI application, please click below: LOI Application – Word Version LOI Application – PDF Version Once submitted, your LOI will be carefully reviewed, and you can expect an email response within six to eight weeks.
Second Step: Full Proposal (Invitation Only) Organizations whose LOIs best align with the Foundation’s current priorities will be invited to submit a Full Proposal (FP). To download Word or PDF versions of the FP application, please click below: FP Application – Word Version FP Application – PDF Version The Foundation’s online portal is used for both stages of the application.
In June 2025, the Foundation upgraded to the Blackbaud YourCause GrantsConnect portal. If you do not have a Blackbaud ID, please click Start a New Application below and then “Create Account,” and add noreply@yourcause. com to your safe senders list.
Return to a Saved Application We updated our application with you in mind – simplifying question prompts, removing duplicative or non-essential items, and tailoring the form so you only see questions relevant to your request. We hope these changes make the process easier, but we understand questions or technical issues may still arise. If you need assistance, please email us at grantsadmin@rmpf.
org . Previous Application Portal Our previous application portal remains accessible here until August 28, 2025 for the following activities: Downloading previous applications and reports. If you have applied to the Foundation before, your application and report history starts over in the new application portal.
If you wish to save previous applications and reports, please download them. Completing a second-stage Full Proposal application (for invited applicants only). Applications already in the pipeline must be submitted by the deadline specified in your invitational email.
If you have questions about the application process or online portal, please contact grantsadmin@rmpf. org for assistance. For general inquiries, please visit our contact page or call:
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits focused on improving quality of life in Los Angeles County; page references a separate Funding Priorities section for detailed eligibility. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $25,000 - $100,000 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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