General Grant Program

As of the information provided, the Rachel Corrie Foundation is not accepting letters of inquiry or grant applications and regrets that no grants are available for the 2014 granting cycle. The foundation hopes to provide grants in the future and encourages interested applicants to check the website for updates regarding availability, grant cycles, and process.

Program Purpose:
The granting program aims to support projects that utilize one or more of four program areas (education, art and the written word, connections, and grassroots participation) in promoting human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice—viewed as prerequisites for world peace.

Geographic Scope: Not specified (likely national or international)

Focus Areas:

• Education
• Art and the written word
• Connections
• Grassroots participation
• Must connect to: Human rights, social justice, economic justice, environmental justice

Grant Selection Criteria:

• Compatibility with foundation's mission, vision, and goals
• Ability of applicant to meet all legal requirements
• Size of grant request and ability of grantee to secure additional funding
• Ability of applicant to provide all requested information and meet with foundation representatives

Eligibility:

• Nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3) public charities by the US Internal Revenue Service
• Cannot make grants to: Individuals or for-profit organizations
• Exception: Individuals and groups fiscally sponsored by 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible

What Foundation Funds:

• General support grants to Section 501(c)(3) public charities (can support overall operations even if grantee engages in lobbying)
• Projects that include both lobbying and nonlobbying activities (with detailed separate budget)
• Foundation can designate a portion of grants for use in influencing legislation (lobbying)

What Foundation Does NOT Fund:

• Grants to individuals
• Grants to for-profit organizations
• Activities that support or oppose candidates for political office

Grant Monitoring:

• Foundation monitors, evaluates, and supports projects through granting program
• Program officers or representatives visit grantees on site when possible
• Grantee must provide follow-up as requested
• Within 6 months of receiving grant, grantee must provide financial and narrative reports
• Grantees may be invited to attend foundation committee or board meetings
• Ensures funds are used lawfully toward proposed project and for fullest possible program success

Contact Information:

• Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace & Justice
• 203 East Fourth Ave., Suite 402
• Olympia, WA 98501
• Phone: 360-754-3998
• Email: [email protected]

Note: Check website for updates regarding grant availability and process

Application Process

Current Status: No applications being accepted. Foundation will update website when grant cycles resume.

When Grants Resume - Required Materials:

1. Statement of Interest Form
   • Available on the foundation website
   • Must be completed and submitted to begin application process
2. Detailed Budget (if project includes lobbying activities)
   • Identify lobbying and nonlobbying expenses separately
   • Detailed line-item budget required
3. Organizational Information
   • Proof of 501(c)(3) status
   • Organizational mission and goals alignment documentation
   • Evidence of ability to meet legal requirements
4. Project Information
   • Project proposal
   • Connection to foundation's four program areas and justice goals
   • Evidence of ability to provide all requested information
   • Willingness to meet with foundation program officer/representative if requested

Selection Process

• Foundation reviews Statement of Interest forms
• Evaluates compatibility with mission
• Reviews organizational capacity
• Assesses grant request amount and funding plan
• Decision made by Grants Committee

Note: When grant program resumes, applicants should return to website for specific instructions on grant cycles and updated process.