Frequently Asked Questions

What types of grants does the Darr Family Foundation fund?

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Through the Open Grant Cycle, grants are primarily awarded to programs meeting the mission of “empowering at-risk youth to overcome barriers to opportunity.” We fund expansion of existing programs, and establishment of new programs.

What is the typical size of a grant?

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A grant request of any size may be considered; however, the majority of our grants awarded through the Open Grant Cycle range from $1,000 – $20,000.

Does your process require a concept letter prior to applying for a grant?

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No, that step in our grant making process has been eliminated.

Does the DFF provide emergency or immediate funding?

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Due to our grant cycle and selection process, we cannot guarantee a rapid response to an emergency request. All applications that meet our criteria, emergency or otherwise, will be considered upon submission.

Does the DFF make successive-year or multi-year grants?

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Requests made through the Open Grant Cycle are typically funded for one year at a time.

May I apply for more than one grant per grant period?

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Our Foundation will only consider one grant request from your organization at each application deadline.

What are the DFF’s grant submission deadlines?

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The deadline for the Open Grant Cycle is March 15th and September 15th by 5pm annually.

Do Foundation representatives conduct site visits?

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We seek opportunities to visit with prospective grantees. We also visit current grantees to review program operation and impact.