Application Guidelines

The Foundation will not have a June grant cycle. The proposal submission deadline for the fall meeting is July 19th. The Foundation is reviewing its grant making, and we ask you to please check our website in late June to review any possible changes to application guidelines and requirements.


Before beginning the application process, please read our Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information about whether your organization is eligible to apply for a grant.

Eligible organizations should send an application (three pages or less) consisting of:

  1. Organization’s name, address, and phone numbers clearly stated on the front page or within the organization’s letterhead. If another organization is acting as the fiscal agent, then the request must be submitted by that organization on its letterhead.
  2. Name of a contact person within the organization to whom all questions or requests for additional information may be directed.
  3. Specific amount being requested from the foundation.
  4. Program/project description.

In addition to your cover letter, the following information is required:

  1. Description of the sponsoring organization.
  2. List of the board of directors.
  3. List of staff members.
  4. Estimated project budget with line items.
  5. A copy of the petitioning organization’s federal tax-exempt certification under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. If your IRS letter does not include your organization's employer identification number (EIN), please write it on the copy submitted.

A hard copy of your application must be in our office by 5pm on the day of the stated deadline. No faxes, e-mails, or copies will be accepted.

The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation undergoes an annual independent audit. Click here for a PDF of our most recent audit.

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NO SUMMER GRANT CYCLE