Eligibility​​​

Applications are by Invitation Only

RTNF has made a significant update to our grant application process. Effective immediately, we will no longer accept unsolicited grant proposals. Moving forward, applications will be accepted by invitation only.

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As we approach our 2031 planned spend-down, we are shifting our focus to renewal partners. This change is due to our capacity and cash flow constraints, which limit our ability to take on new partners.

 

While we valued having an open application process for many years, this new approach is intended to save applicant organizations' staff time from applying in a crowded and competitive process with ever-decreasing odds of winning a grant. We believe this will create a more efficient and focused application process for all involved. 

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That being said, if we have space open up to fund new partners, we will seek partners who fit the following profile. 

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Organization Size

For organizations operating outside the US, we typically fund organizations or programs with operating budgets ranging from $5-20 million per year. 

 

For Utah-based organizations, we typically fund organizations or programs with operating budgets of over $350,000.

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Grant Request Term

As RTNF prepares to sunset, we are making changes for our suggested grant terms. We provide only 1-2 year commitments at a time, but partners can apply for renewal at the end of each grant if desired. New applicants should note that if they apply for a single year of funding, there will be a gap of about a year and a half before they are eligible for more funding due to reporting timelines.

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Supported by Peer Funders

RTNF considers partnership with well-aligned organizations who are supported by a peer funder. While we do not share this list of funders externally, we consider funders who are (1) aligned in values and criteria, (2) have a rigorous due diligence process, and (3) has visited the program within the last 3 years.

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Maximum Request Amount

First and foremost, we strongly encourage applicants not to make grant requests that will, if awarded, harm their organizations in the event that we do not or cannot renew funding at the end of the grant period. It is up to the applicant to design the request in such a way that limits the risk to its organization should we choose to grant your request but refuse a renewal request in the future. In addition to these recommendations, we also generally recommend that applicants request 5-8% of a program or organization budget from us.