Apply for Responsive Grant
Any organization meeting the basic requirements may apply for a grant from WHF. Before applying, applicants should review WHF’s strategic plan for alignment of their proposed plan and the specifics of our grantmaking program.
Letter of Intent (LOI)
The process of applying for a Responsive Grant begins with the submission of WHF’s online letter of intent. For more information about the Foundation’s grant deadlines, please see the current Grants Calendar.
The LOI should identify the need, target population, strategy for addressing the need, and alignment of the proposed program with WHF’s strategic plan and funding areas. Additionally, the applicant should document any other sources of funding, illustrate any collaboration with other agencies, and attach the WHF Program Budget Packet.
A couple of restrictions to note:
- No agency may submit more than two LOIs per grant cycle.
- No agency may receive more than two Responsive Grants in any calendar year.
To help applicants as they complete the LOI, we have included a worksheet here.
Need help with an application? While Foundation staff will not review LOIs prior to submission, WHF’s Program Officer is available to answer general questions about the Foundation’s grantmaking program and application process.
If you are returning to access a saved letter of intent or grant application, please visit the Grantee Portal below:
LOI Review and Potential Full Application Invitation
After the LOI submission deadline has passed, WHF staff will review all submitted LOIs. After this review, the Foundation will contact applicants via email to inform them of their status.
For those organizations that are invited to submit a Full Grant Application, additional information will be sent by email. An invitation to submit a Full Grant Application does not guarantee the submission will result in funding.
