Grant Guidelines
In 1998, the Jerry Metcalf Foundation inaugurated its annual award program. Each spring, the Foundation awards around $50,000 to selected individuals and organizations. Most grants that have been awarded in our 25-year history have fallen between $1,000 and $5,000. The Foundation invites applications for the following purposes.
- specific projects
- buildings
- assets and endowments
- operation and administration costs
- matching funds
The Foundation supports projects in these areas:
- the visual, performing, and literary arts
- historical research and preservation
- environmental research and conservation
- education and community health
Application Process & Timeline
We have honed our granting process to make it as efficient as possible. We've
Submit an official application form(aka "the cover sheet") with a two-page letter of interest, which includes a narrative description of the project and a preliminary budget. Carefully follow these application instructions. If you do not, your proposal will not be reviewed. We plan to start accepting applications for our 2024 grant cycle in mid-January. Check back here for the grant deadline (it will probably be March 15) and an updated coversheet around the time.