Grant proposals should address one of the areas of the foundation’s focus. Grants are between $5,000 – $50,000 per year. We are willing to evaluate multi-year grants depending on the impact and expected outcome of the initiative.
Letters of Intent are received January 15 – April 15. If your proposal is deemed a good fit, a representative of the Foundation will reach out by May 31 with an application form to complete. The Application is due between July 1 – August 31. Formal notification of funding status will be no later than November 15. Funds will be distributed by December 31.
The BELTON FAMILY FOUNDATION predominately funds entities that are classified by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code). We will consider funding through a fiscal agent on a case-by-case basis.
The Foundation will not accept proposals to fund individuals, government agencies, for-profit business, special events or conferences, or endowments. We do not support labor organizations, lobbying, or political campaigns.