History
Application Procedures
Currently, The Foundation is NOT accepting new proposals. Please contact The Foundation in the winter of 2004 to learn if we are accepting proposals at that time.
Grant Criteria
The Robert Bowne Foundation provides grants related to youth literacy for
direct service programs, technical assistance to out-of school programs,
evaluation, advocacy, and research. Awards generally range from $20,000 to
$30,000 and may be granted for specific projects or general operating
support to the youth literacy program.
The criteria for funding are as follows:
- The agency must serve youth (preschool to age 21).
- The agency must have 501(c)3 status and be located within one of the five boroughs of New York City. In rare instances, the Foundation will award a grant to an agency located outside the City if it serves New York City children.
The Foundation does not:
- make grants to individuals, capital campaigns, or
endowments;
- support religious organizations, primary or secondary
schools, colleges, or universities. An exception may be made when some
aspect of the organization's work is an integral part of a program receiving
funding from The Foundation or if the college or university is participating
in a research project supported by The Foundation; or
- support in-school projects or projects following a traditional remedial model of instruction.
Application Process
The initial request must be an inquiry letter describing the proposed
project. The Foundation will usually respond to this request within four
weeks. If the proposed project meets The Foundation's criteria and current
funding priorities, and if grant funds are available, we will invite a
proposal.
Program change takes time. Therefore, The Foundation tends to provide multi-year support if a program continues to meet The Foundation's criteria and funding objectives. However, the agency must reapply each year and submit midyear and final reports.
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For further information, address correspondence to:
Anne Lawrence, Program Officer |
