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Grant Eligibility

All applicants should:

  • Be able to provide proof of nonprofit status;
  • Be aligned with the JJF Foundation’s mission and values;
  • Demonstrate the specific need for funds for youth-centered services.

Apply for a grant

Applications due between July 15 - September 15 annually

Grant Application

To apply for a grant from the James Joseph Ford Foundation, please complete and email all required information as one PDF file to nazaninford@jjffoundation.org between July 15 and September 15. Be sure to include the following in your grant application document:

  • Introductory Cover Letter (1 page max.)
  • Organization information and grant proposal (see below)
  • Current 990
  • Documentation of 501(c) nonprofit status
  • Organization’s total budget showing revenue sources and expenditures
  • Project/Proposal Budget
  • Most recent monthly financial statement


Organization information:

· Organization Name

· Date Established

· Organization Website

· Mailing Address

· Contact Name, Phone, and Email

· Organization Mission Statement 


Grant Proposal (250 words):

· Amount being requested*?

· What needs/issues are addressed? 

· Who will receive goods/services?

· Why this is the best use of funding?

· What other funding (sources and amounts; secured/unsecured) is being sought for this project? 

*final grants amount determinations are based on board discussion & annual factors

Download An Applicaiton Word Doc or PDF

JJF application (pdf)

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JJF application (docx)

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