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Application Procedures
(Please read ALL the information carefully.)
(Revised 12/18/08)
As a rule, the Foundation does not support or make contributions to individuals, multi-year grants, international projects, state supported colleges or universities, primary and secondary schools, churches, or fund raising drives and special events.
Grants are limited to tax-exempt organizations that are described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applicants must submit a photocopy of their most recent determination letter from the IRS.
First Time Grant Seekers:
Due to the continued weak economy and market, the Frueauff Foundation is not considering proposals from first time grant seekers.Our first goal is to provide continued support to our present agencies and institutions. We hope to provide some level of stability to those agencies during these difficult economic times. We know your time is valuable and suggest you spend that time actively pursuing funding sources that are more promising.Please re-visit our website after January 2010 for an update on our funding status.
We wish you the best of luck and encourage you to visit websites like The Foundation Center for funding prospects and grantwriting tools.
Current Grant Recipients:
If you currently receive funding from the Frueauff Foundation or you have received confirmation from our office to submit a full proposal based on your letter of inquiry, please submit the following via postal service.
- Proposal should include a history of the organization, project description, need for support, objectives, time period, projected budget, evaluation plan, and additional funding requested or received from other funding sources.
- A list of trustees (or directors) and key staff.
- Most recent financial statements (audited statements).
- Copy of the latest IRS 501(c)(3) tax exemption letter.
Application deadlines are: September 15th and March 15th. When at all possible, please avoid waiting until the deadline. The Foundation Board meets twice each year. All grant awards are given once a year in mid December.
The Charles A. Frueauff Foundation does not have a printed application form. Please do not send audio or video tapes unless requested by the Foundation.
All grant seekers will receive notification of the Foundation's decision regarding funding. If you are a first time grant seeker and would like to receive a response via email, please make sure your email address is included on your one-page letter of inquiry.
All questions, letters of inquiry and proposals should be directed to:
Sue Frueauff
The Charles A. Frueauff Foundation
200 South Commerce, Suite 100
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 324-2233 (CAFF)
Fax: (501) 324-2236
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do you provide seed money for projects?
A: Not for agencies the Foundation has not previously funded.
Q: Do you fund primary or secondary schools?
A: No
Q: Do you fund state supported colleges and universities?
A: No, only private colleges and universities.
Q: Do you support international projects?
A: No, the Foundation only funds programs within the U.S.
Q: Do you fund churches?
A: No
Q: Do you support capital campaigns?
A: Yes
Q: Do you fund bricks and mortar?
A: Yes
Q: Do you contribute to endowments?
A: Yes
Q: Do you fund multi-year grants?
A: No
Q: Do you contribute to matching grants?
A: Yes
Q: Do you fund in a particular geographical area?
A: The Foundation primarily funds the South, Midwest and Northeast regions.
Typically the Foundation does not fund west of the Rockies.
Q: Are one-time only grants considered?
A: Yes
Q: Do you support collaborative projects?
A: Yes
Q: What is an appropriate amount for a first time seeker to request?
A: Generally, the Foundation has an upper limit of $15,000 for first time grantees.
Q: What should be included on the cover page?
A: It is very helpful to have the specific amount requested, the project name and brief
description, and the contact person on the first page.
For information on "How to Write a Good Application" and to view a sample proposal, click here.
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