| Are there any application deadlines? | There are no deadlines for submission; grant requests are accepted on an ongoing basis. In fairness to other organizations, each organization may submit only one request per year for consideration. |
| How often and when does the Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund Board meet? | The Fund Board meets four times per year – typically once each quarter. |
| What grant amount should my organization request from the Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund? | Grant amounts depend on many factors, including the size and scope of the project; the organization’s budget and capacity; other sources of support for the project; and, for capital requests, the commitment of the organization’s Board to the project. Please consider your organization’s budget, the project’s budget, and other funding resources when requesting a grant. All requests for support must specify the amount of funding requested from the Fund. The Fund rarely provides support for 100% of a project’s budget. |
| Does the Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund support general operating needs? | The Fund provides Annual Grants for general support to a specific list of organizations. Applications for annual support are not accepted. |
| What geographic areas does the Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund support? | The Fund’s geographic focus varies by program area. See Interests & Priorities for specific information. |
| Our organization does not have tax-exempt status. Can we still apply? | Organizations that do not have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code must use a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) status in order to apply. |
| How long does it take for a decision on a grant request? | We strive to respond in a timely manner to each request. Please call or email us if you have questions about the timing of your request. |
| Can we apply for funding while our organization has an active grant? | No. Organizations are eligible for one grant (not including Annual Grants) per year from the Fund. |
| Can we reapply for funding for the same project? | Yes. The Fund will consider requests for renewed support for a project after the current grant period has been completed. Please see the Reapplying for Support section for more information. |
| Can we reapply for funding if a request was denied previously? | Organizations may reapply for funding one year after the previous grant request was submitted. We recommend that the organization consider the reasons that the original request was denied before submitting a new inquiry. |
