Veneklasen Research Foundation Grant

The Veneklasen Research Foundation Grant supports scientific research in acoustics and related fields, promoting high standards of research. Eligible applicants include public charities and individuals with a demonstrated interest in acoustics. The Foundation emphasizes careful stewardship of resources and maintains relationships within the private foundation community to enhance collaboration. Proposals are reviewed through a letter of inquiry and full proposals are by invitation only, ensuring alignment with the Foundation's mission and objectives.

Letter of Inquiry - Rather than submitting a formal application with the supporting materials, the potential grantee may first wish to send a preliminary letter of inquiry to determine the Foundation’s interest in their request. Organizations or individuals which do not meet the initial criteria will be notified within 6 weeks of receipt of their proposal.Full Proposal - Invite Only - Proposals which meet the initial criteria will be evaluated more thoroughly and the staff may request additional information. The Board of Directors will review such proposals and make a decision to fund or not to fund the proposal. Applications received by December 1st ordinarily will be reviewed the following January, by April 1st in May, and by August 1st in September.
The Board of Directors of the Foundation will have the sole authority to decide which proposed projects in the related areas category are acceptable for funding.

Eligibility

Restrictions of Eligibility for Funding:Eligibility of Public Charities:Public charities, as defined in Section 509 (a) (1) or (2) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, are eligible for funding. Documentation of the project tax exempt status is required. The Foundation cannot review a proposal unless it is submitted by a tax-exempt organization that takes full legal, fiscal and administration responsibility for the request.
Eligibility of Organizations Other Than Public Charities: Grants to organizations which are not public charities (i.e. are not defined in Section 509 (a) (1) or (2) of the IRS Code) may be granted by the Foundation.In this type of grant the Foundation will exercise expenditure responsibility. The Foundation will make all reasonable effort to ensure that:the grant funds are spent solely for the purpose for which the grant was made,the grantee prepares and submits to the Foundation full and complete reports on fund expenditures, andthe grantee prepares and submits full and detailed reports to the IRS.
Eligibility of Individuals: The Foundation will consider grants to individuals. Grants to individuals will be awarded on a non-discriminating basis following procedures approved in advance by the IRS.The Foundation will consider grant requests from individuals under the following conditions: The individual’s request follows the objectives outlined in the Mission Statement and submits a proposal following the guidelines specified herein.The individual has shown by past work their interest and an advanced knowledge in acoustics.The individual demonstrates a keen desire to learn and to complete the research they are proposing.The individual agrees to the Foundation’s intent to publish the results of the research. Publication of the research will be in a publication approved by the Foundation. The Foundation will consider renewed funding at the end of the grant year. The Foundation does not make multi-year grants but the Board will consider renewal requests for up to 3 years (i.e. renewal for 2 years after the initial grant).

Ineligibility

The Foundation will not fund projects which, in the sole opinion of the Foundation, are not in keeping with the objectives outlined in the Foundation History and Mission Statement. Some examples of programs and applicants that would not be funded include the following:Social services programs