Types of Grants and Support
John Randolph Foundation administers two types of grants as described below (See Essential Grant Information for "How to Apply"):
- Responsive Grants- Also known as "regular grants," are administered twice annually. Each grant cycle is initiated by submitting a concept paper to the Foundation at the prescribed deadlines. After the concept papers are reviewed, only those applicants that are invited may submit a formal proposal. Applicants must identify with a JRF Applicant Profile and follow the criteria outlined in the Application Guidelines for Responsive Grants.
- Community Contribution Grants- Applicants may request $1,000 or less to support programs, projects or services that promote, enhance or sustain the well-being of residents in the Foundation's service area. These requests may be submitted to the Foundation at any time during the year. Applicants must follow the criteria outlined in the Application Guidelines for Community Contributions.
The following types of support are available to eligible non-profit organizations through JRF grants:
- Program and Service Development and Sustainability
- General Operations
- Emergency, Disaster Prevention and Recovery
- Special Equipment
The Foundation may issue challenge and matching grants at its discretion.
As a rule, the Foundation does not provide multi-year funding or funding for the following areas:
- Food and Beverage
- Routine Building Maintenance
- Repairs and Renovations
- For-Profit Endeavors
- Historic Preservation
- Fine Arts
- Community and Economic Development
- Civic, Cultural, Political or Religious Activities
- Endowments (outside of those administered by the Foundation)
- Bricks and Mortar
In any case, the Foundation reserves the right to exercise its discretion in the interest of advancing its mission.
