The John Ben Snow Foundation & Memorial Trust is pro-active in seeking grant proposals from qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations. Additionally, the Foundation & Memorial Trust accepts unsolicited proposals from qualifying organizations.

The Foundation & Memorial Trust has implemented an Online Grant Application System. Refer to our Online Grant Application System to view the grant cycles that are currently accepting applications. If no grant cycles are listed, then we are currently not accepting any proposals.  Please refer to the details below regarding the timing of the grant cycles.

• Registration:  All first-time users must create an account prior to beginning the application process. Refer to the Applicant Instruction Manual for detailed instructions.
• Application:  Once an account has been created, the user can begin the grant application process. Refer to the Applicant Instruction Manual for detailed instructions.
• Additional Resources:
  • Applicant Tutorial
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

A Letter of Inquiry must first be submitted via the Online Grant Application System between December 1st and February 1st of the year in which a grant is requested. If the proposal meets the stated guidelines and priorities of the Foundation & Memorial Trust, Grant Application instructions will be sent to the applicant.

If invited, a Grant Application must be submitted via the Online Grant Application System by April 1st.  All complete Grant Applications are thoroughly evaluated by the Foundation & Memorial Trust. The Foundation & Memorial Trust may require additional information and possibly an interview or site visit. Any discussions or indications of interest should not be construed as a commitment by the Foundation & Memorial Trust.

Applicants are notified of the Foundation & Memorial Trust's decision by July 1st. All approved grant applicants are required to sign a Grant Acceptance Agreement via the Online Grant Application System prior to any funds being granted.