What are Robin Hood’s grant proposal deadlines? How much funding should I request? Can my organization receive funding if it is located outside of New York City? Can my organization receive funding if it is a national organization with an affiliate office in New York City? Will Robin Hood fund a program that is not yet off the ground? Can I request general operating support for my organization from Robin Hood? What kinds of programs does Robin Hood fund within organizations? Will Robin Hood fund my organization’s capital project? Will Robin Hood fund my organization’s conference, trip, lawsuit, protest, advocacy work, staff training, fundraising event, strategic alliance, or the production of our annual report? Can I request funding from Robin Hood for my personal needs? Can I send a video? Can I come see you? When will I find out whether my proposal has been approved? When may I reapply for a grant from Robin Hood after my organization’s proposal has been rejected? Does Robin Hood offer loans to organizations? What do you look for when determining whether or not to fund a project? Answers What are Robin Hood’s grant proposal deadlines? There are no deadlines for submitting a grant proposal to Robin Hood. Robin Hood accepts proposals year-round, and the board meets quarterly to make funding decisions. However, the large number of proposals we receive and our extensive due diligence process make it impossible for us to guarantee that your proposal will be considered at the next scheduled board meeting. Funding decisions may take up to a year. Back to top How much funding should I request? First time grants usually run between $100,000 and $200,000. Back to top Can my organization receive funding if it is located outside of New York City? Maybe. If it serves people from New York City. Please call a program officer if you have questions. Back to top Can my organization receive funding if it is a national organization with an affiliate office in New York City? Rarely. In exceptional cases, such as Jumpstart and the Children’s Defense Fund, Robin Hood funds the New York City offices of groups that do extensive work here although they receive administrative, financial, and programmatic support from national organizations. Please discuss your organization’s status with the Robin Hood Program staff before applying. Back to top Will Robin Hood fund a program that is not yet off the ground? Yes. Robin Hood generally invests in programs with proven models. However, Robin Hood also seeks and considers proposed programs that warrant start-up funding by targeting specific, poverty-related needs that are otherwise going unmet in New York City. If your program fits this profile, please contact the Program staff to discuss your proposal in detail. Back to top Can I request general operating support for my organization from Robin Hood? Robin Hood usually provides general operating support only to organizations that have established relationships with the foundation. Proposals for first grants should be targeted to specific programs, projects, or essential staff salaries. Back to top What kinds of programs does Robin Hood fund within organizations? Please see the Application Guidelines to learn what kinds of programs Robin Hood funds within each of Robin Hood’s four portfolio areas: Early Childhood & Youth, Education, Jobs & Economic Security, and Survival. Back to top Will Robin Hood fund my organization’s capital project? Robin Hood only funds capital projects of organizations we support on an ongoing basis. Back to top Will Robin Hood fund my organization’s conference, trip, lawsuit, protest, advocacy work, staff training, fundraising event, strategic alliance, or the production of our annual report? No. Robin Hood funds programs that provide long-term, comprehensive, and intensive services that produce measurable results. Back to top Can I request funding from Robin Hood for my personal needs? No. Robin Hood does not support individuals. Back to top Can I send a video? Please do not send a video along with your grant proposal. Back to top Can I come see you? Robin Hood strongly discourages grant seekers from dropping by Robin Hood’s offices. A staff member will call you to set up site visits as necessary once a complete application has been received and reviewed. Back to top When will I find out whether my proposal has been approved? Because of Robin Hood’s strenuous due diligence process, it can take up to one year to make funding decisions. During this time, Program staff may do extensive research, make multiple site visits, and have in-depth discussions with other funders about your organization. Back to top When may I reapply for a grant from Robin Hood after my organization’s proposal has been rejected? You may reapply for a grant one year after your organization’s proposal was rejected. You should emphasize, where appropriate, what program modifications have been implemented and highlight specific positive outcomes that the program achieved since last applying. Back to top Does Robin Hood offer loans to organizations? No. Robin Hood makes only grants. Back to top What do you look for when determining whether or not to fund a project? For established programs, we look for demonstrated success at helping people build better lives for themselves and their families. For start-up programs, we look for a plan built on research into what works or bold new ideas. Back to top |
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