R. Harold Burton Foundation Grants

The R. Harold Burton Foundation offers grants to tax-exempt organizations in the greater Salt Lake area, focusing on education, science, literacy, and health services. Grant proposals are accepted biannually, with eligibility limited to established non-profits holding 501(c)(3) status. The Foundation prioritizes sustainable projects that empower individuals and improve overall community welfare.

NOTE: The Board of Directors meets two times per calendar year to consider grant requests – in the spring and in the fall. Funding applications can be submitted beginning in January, with a cut-off date of February 15th for the spring funding period, and a cut-off date of August 15th for the fall funding period. Should the 15th fall on a weekend or holiday in either February or August, the cut-off date is the following Monday or the day following the holiday.
Areas Of Support
The R. Harold Burton Foundation has four main areas of focus: education, science, literacy, and health and human services, primarily in the greater Salt Lake metropolitan area. Funding is intended to improve organizations’ capacity to make positive impacts on the local community and its citizens.
Education
Grants are typically to pre-school, K-12 and university/college programs with a current focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. We also support arts education programs.
Science
We support programs and organizations that engage children and young adults in science, technology, math, engineering and the environment to better prepare them for a future not yet imagined.
Literacy
We support programs that increase literacy in our community.
Health and Human Services
We support organizations providing dental and eye-care exams and healthcare for uninsured and under-insured individuals. We also support programs that help individuals improve their own lives and become self-sufficient.

Eligibility

Grant proposals are considered from established tax-exempt organizations and institutions whose purposes are charitable or educational, primarily established in the greater Salt Lake metropolitan area. Applicant organizations must have a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt status to be eligible to apply. Proof of 501(c)(3) status is required. Organizations may only submit one application for consideration each year. Applications may be carried over for consideration into a future period at the Board’s discretion.

Ineligibility

Private individuals or lobbying organizations are not eligible to apply.The R. Harold Burton Foundation does not sponsor or contribute to fundraising dinners, golf tournaments, races or other similar events. Donations are normally not provided to start-up groups or new programs. The Foundation does not fund undifferentiated overhead expenses or endowments. Due to restrictions within the funding guidelines, we cannot contribute to private individuals, even through a church or other non-profit organization.