How To Get Funding
General Grants – FAQs
1. When is the application available?
Early spring.
2. When is the deadline for application?
Early September. Please see the application for current deadline.
3. How will I know if I have received a grant?
Grant recipients will be notified in December. Because of
the volume of requests we receive, we ask that you not call or email to
inquire on the status of your application. See the application
criteria for additional information.
4. What if I have questions about criteria or eligibility?
Please read the application cover letter for eligibility requirements. Because of the volume of applicants we cannot accept phone calls or emails.
5. Will I be notified if my grant request is received?
You will not be notified if your grant request is received unless
you include two self-addressed stamped envelopes with your application.
6. May I fax my application?
Faxed and electronic submissions will not be accepted. Please see the guidelines
on the application form.
7. May I apply for personal funding?
The WHO Foundation does not give grants to individuals. Please
see our application criteria.
8. Why does the WHO Foundation not fund religious organizations?
It has been decided by our Board of Directors to not make commitment
of funds to any religious organization.
9. Our organization is too small for an audit; may we still apply?
If your organization’s 501(c)(3) is over three years old
and at least two consecutive years of budget is included with application
you may still apply for funding.
10. Does your organization accept national 501 (c)(3) classifications
(i.e. YWCA, etc.)?
The grant application must furnish copy and proof of 501(c)(3)
classification in their name. No affiliate classifications will be accepted.
11. Does the WHO Foundation give capital funding?
Grants will not be given to funds for building purposes (i.e.
building campaigns, Habitat for Humanity, etc.). Please see
our application criteria.
12. My organization received a WHO grant last year. When may I apply for another one?
If you previously received a grant from us, please wait three years before applying again. (i.e. If you received a grant in 2008, you may not apply again until 2011.)
13. I can't open the file for the application.
Please make sure you have the most recent version of Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer to view the application.
14. I can't type on the PDF application.
You may retype the application in its entirety in a word document. Be sure to include all questions and answers in the order of the application.