Guidelines for Grants Applications

Before applying for a grant, please read the descriptions of the Foundation’s two principal grant-making programs: The International Security and Foreign Policy Program and The Domestic Public Policy Program.

Initial Submission
The Smith Richardson Foundation has a rigorous proposal review process. The first step in the process is the submission of a concept paper. Concept papers should not exceed five pages. Please follow our concept paper template when preparing a submission.

Proposal Submission
If the staff determines that a project warrants further consideration under the Foundation’s guidelines, an applicant will be asked to submit a full proposal that conforms to a proposal template provided by the Foundation.

Special Programs
Applicants who wish to apply to the International Security and Foreign Policy Program’s Strategy and Policy Fellows Program, or the World Politics and Statecraft Fellowship Program, should not submit a concept paper. They should instead submit a full-length proposal in accordance with the proposal templates that have been developed for those programs.

Notification
Upon receipt of a grant application, the Foundation will either mail or e-mail a confirmation of receipt to the grant applicant. The Foundation will respond to all grant requests in a timely manner. However, given the large number of grant proposals that the Foundation receives, we cannot guarantee a response within a specific time frame. Requests for grants of $50,000 or less are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are handled as promptly as possible. Requests for grants greater than $50,000 and for multi-year grant support are made at one of our regular board meetings.








 
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