The Wright Family Foundation has a two-step
application process.
Step 1: Letter of Inquiry Step 2: Grant Proposal
All potential applicants must initially consider whether the proposal agrees not only with the basic eligibility criteria but also with the Foundation's program interests and grantmaking policies. If these initial requirements are met, then a letter of inquiry should be submitted to the Foundation. The Foundation has an ongoing review cycle; there are no deadlines for the submission of a Letter of Inquiry.
Submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) is the first step in the grant review process. After the LOI has been reviewed, the applicant will receive notification whether a full grant proposal may be submitted. The LOI should be on official letterhead. It should not exceed three (3) pages.
LOI Guidelines | Download PDF
Foundation staff will promptly confirm the receipt of the Letter of Inquiry. Within 15 days the applicant will be notified if a grant proposal is invited by the Foundation.
Invitees will be asked to submit a proposal using the Common Grant Application format from the Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers.
The Foundation considers new proposals at board meetings scheduled in May, September and November. The submission deadlines are:
| Grant Submission Due Date | Meeting Date | Disbursement |
|---|---|---|
| March 1 | May | June |
| July 1 | September | October |
| September 15 | November | December |
Common Grant Application | Download PDF
The Foundation welcomes telephone inquiries throughout the year about funding, Letters of Inquiry, and, when invited grant proposals. Foundation staff will be pleased to answer any questions throughout the application process. All other inquiries and applications should be addressed to the Foundation's Baltimore office.
