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Local Initiative Funding Partners Program 2009-2010

 
Program
web site		 http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp
?ID=20605
Sponsor Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Deadlines July 7, 2009
Purpose Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Local Funding Partnerships (LFP) forge relationships between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and local grantmakers to fund promising, original projects that can significantly improve the health of vulnerable people in their communities.
Eligibility
  • Projects must be new, innovative, collaborative and community-based. Significant program expansions—into new regions or to new populations—may also be considered. Please note that these funds may not be used to maintain existing projects.
  • Projects must be nominated by a local grantmaker committed to participating as one of the funding partners.
  • Local funding partners must be willing to work with grantees to obtain sufficient dollar-for-dollar matching funds throughout the grant period. These funders may include independent and private foundations, family and community foundations, and corporate and other philanthropies.
  • Matching funds must represent new funding specifically designated to support the proposed project. In-kind services may not be used to match Foundation funds.
    		•
    Geographic
    coverage    		 Nationwide
    Amount of
    funding
  • Up to $6 million is available for the 2010 grant cycle.
  • Up to 14 matching grants of between $200,000 to $500,000 each will be awarded.
    • Application
    process    		 May 13 and May 20, 2009—Optional conference calls for applicants.

    Application details are available on the Program web site at: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20605.

     

    For more information contact:
    There are two stages in the proposal process: submission of a Stage 1 brief proposal and, if invited, submission of a Stage 2 full proposal. Inquiries should be addressed to:
    Curtis Holloman, deputy director
    Phone: (609) 275-4128
    E-mail: cholloman@localfundingpartnerships.org

    Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.