The Foundation has a back-log of organizations that it may consider for funding; however, for this next year, it will only fund programs that have either received grants every year – organizations that are considered “legacy grants” – or first year grants awarded last year that will likely receive an “exit” grant this coming year. Grants are only awarded, however, to organizations that meet stated project goals and demonstrate outcomes, regardless of their legacy or renewable status per submission of required interim and final reports. We discourage you from contacting Foundation staff to lobby to be considered for an invitation to apply. As stated, the hundreds of applications from previous years together with a network of NAMM members who work closely with national and community organizations help identify potential candidates for support.
