How to Apply

For the Fitzpatrick Trust’s 2026-2027 fiscal year, grant applications will be considered in one funding cycle only.

Letters of inquiry must be submitted by Friday 8/7/26 for review in August
Application deadline is Friday 10/16/26 for organizations invited to submit a full proposal
Proposals will be reviewed in November 2026

Please note that this is a two-step process

STEP 1: LETTER OF INQUIRY

If your project meets our guidelines, please email an LOI (no more than two pages) to office@fitzpatricktrust.org by the deadline posted above. Your letter should include:

Organization name, mission, and contact information
Project description and the specific need it addresses
Project start date and duration
Total project budget and requested funding range
Other anticipated funding sources (secured or requested)
A copy of your 501(c)(3) determination letter

The Trust will review inquiries and advise whether a full proposal is requested.

STEP 2: FULL PROPOSAL

Required documents for this step include:

A completed application cover sheet that we will provide you
An updated and detailed description of the project and desired outcomes
A project budget
An update on received and pending funding
Optional project images
We may request a site visit or interview

If you have any questions, please contact us at office@fitzpatricktrust.org or 413-298-1036.