Do Good Grant

Mission: The Joe Burrow Foundation provides resources and support to the underprivileged and underserved, with primary focus on helping children with mental illness and those experiencing food insecurity.

Geographic Scope

• Primary Service Areas: Greater Cincinnati (Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana) and Baton Rouge (Louisiana)
• Eligible Organizations: Nonprofits and public charities operating within the continental United States serving communities in Greater Cincinnati, Baton Rouge, and/or Athens (OH)

Focus Areas

• Children's mental health
• Families' food security
• New and creative projects that develop sustainable pathways with lasting impact

Funding Details

• Award Amount: Up to $10,000 per project
• Project Timeline: Funds to be spent within three years
• Application Cycles: Two per year

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be or be affiliated with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or public charity
• Examples: nonprofit agencies, public colleges, K-12 schools and districts, community support centers
• Documentation required: Valid EIN, IRS tax-exempt determination letter, current Board of Directors list
• Governmental institutions must provide proof of affiliation and staff/board list
• No direct awards to individuals

What JBF Does NOT Fund

• Indirect costs (needs assessments, program evaluations, conferences)
• Scholarships
• Capital projects or capital construction
• Travel expenses
• Additional funding for previously existing programs

Review Criteria

JBF reviewers evaluate proposals based on:

1. Connection to JBF Mission and Focus Areas - alignment with children's mental health and food insecurity work
2. Need for the Project - stated need and immediacy in proposed area
3. Project Goals and Outcomes - specific, measurable goals
4. Project Design - quality, clarity, feasibility, sustainability, and long-term impact
5. Budget and Timeline - adequacy of proposed budget and timeline
6. Project Team - experience and capacity to complete project

Reporting & Compliance

• Awarded organizations must submit mid-year and annual reports describing fund use and progress toward goals
• JBF reserves right to conduct site visits during project periods and at key milestones
• Acceptance of funds indicates consent to include project information, photos, videos, and testimonials on JBF website and in JBF media
• Organizations agree to obtain individual releases for photos/videos as required

Important Notes

• Contact with JBF staff regarding applications is strongly discouraged and may be considered disqualifying
• Incomplete applications or missed deadlines will be rejected
• Foundation has specific budget per cycle; funds awarded based on that budget

How to Apply

1. Complete the Online Application Form at joeburrow.org/programs/grant-application/
   • The form is available on the website only (PDF version is for review only and cannot be submitted)
   • Application can be saved and continued later
2. Application Timeline
   • Cycle One: Opens March 2, 2026; Deadline April 15, 2026; Award notification May 1, 2026
   • Cycle Two: Opens November 2, 2026; Deadline December 1, 2026; Award notification December 15, 2026
   • Acknowledgement: Organizations receive acknowledgement of receipt within ~30 days of Open Date
3. Required Information (7-Step Form)

Step 1: Organization Information

• Organization name
• Focus area selection (children's mental health OR families' food security)
• Identification number (EIN)
• Year founded (must be ≤2024)
• Complete address
• Primary telephone
• Website address
• Governmental institution status (if applicable)

Step 2: Financial & Organizational Details

• Annual operating budget for three previous years (numbers only)
• Number of full-time employees (FTEs)
• Organizational overview including Mission and Vision Statement (500 characters max)
• Geographic areas served (500 characters max)

Step 3: Leadership Contact Information

• CEO/Executive Director name
• CEO/Executive Director primary telephone
• CEO/Executive Director email
• Primary contact name (if different from CEO)
• Primary contact title
• Primary contact telephone
• Primary contact email