Deadline: 30 April 2019
The Ray Solem Foundation is accepting applications to provide grants to organizations throughout the United States that support creative ways for helping immigrants in the United States become productive and valued members of society.
Current priority for funding will be given to organizations that help victims of human trafficking and domestic violence and/or unaccompanied immigrant youth.
Funding Information
Grants are made for one (1) year only. Applicants may re-apply in each new funding cycle. Priority is given to applicants with incomes under $1 million. The maximum grant award is $10,000.
Ineligibility Criteria
The Ray Solem Foundation will not consider grants to the following types of organizations or for the following purposes:
- Individuals;
- Operational deficits;
- Religious organizations for explicit religious activities, as distinguished from social or educational activities;
- Partisan activities;
- Fraternal organizations, labor, societies, or other;
- National fund-raising efforts;
- 501(c)(4) organizations or lobbying activities;
- Organizations whose overhead percentage is more than 20% of total expenses
- Brand-new projects that have not yet been piloted.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted by e-mail at the address given on the website.
- Each application must include the following:
- Executive summary (250 words or less) that states the problem applicant’s project addresses and the amount of funding requested.
- Organization background, mission, record of achievement, and connection to RSF priority areas of focus.
- Project description including goals and objectives.
- Implementation plan including intended impact.
- Expected outcomes and evaluation plan including how applicants plan to measure the success of the project.
- Project budget narrative. Include matching funds if applicable.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit http://www.raysolemfund.org/