PLEASE READ: Our processes and timelines have changed significantly.
Duke University students contemplate "The Colour Correction" exhibition, photo by J. Caldwell, Nasher Museum of Art
The Biddle Foundation has two grant cycles per year, one for the K-12 Education Program and one for the Arts Program.
Before submitting an application, organizations may schedule a 30-minute phone conversation with the executive director to discuss the organization Please see the time periods for these calls under Deadlines, below. These conversations are not required; an organization may submit an application without having had a conversation. Please call the MDBF office at 919-493-5591 to schedule an appointment. We ask that you call rather than email. Our in-boxes can get overloaded!
Applications are submitted through our online system. See below for links to the online portal.
The foundation receives more applications than can be funded. We will email all applicants to let you know our decision.
Please see specific institutional and project eligibility criteria under the K-12 Education Program and the Arts Program.
Organizations may have only one grant at a time. A final narrative and financial report on the organization’s previous grant must be received by the foundation before a new application is submitted. If you have questions about your organization’s eligibility, please call the foundation before submitting an application.
Ineligible requests:
MDBF has shifted its grantmaking from project-based support to unrestricted operating support for organizations that align with our funding goals.
There are different application forms for these grants. You can preview them in the table below.
K-12 Education Program | Arts Program | |
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Pre-application conversations | February 1-28, 2022 | May 1-31, 2022 |
Proposal application Opens | March 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 |
Proposal application Deadline | March 15, 2022 | June 15, 2022 |
Follow-up calls, as needed | May 5-May 20, 2022 | August 3-August 18, 2022 |
Grant Decision | June 15, 2022 | September 15, 2022 |
Preview Application form | K-12 Education 2-year grant application | 2022 2-Year Arts Grant Application Preview |
K-12 Education 1-year grant application | 2022 1-Year Arts Grant Application Preview |
To Apply: Click here to go to our online portal, through which you will access the 1-year or 2-year application form. Check the header to make sure you have the right form.
Application Instructions
Please read the detailed programmatic interests, criteria, and eligibility requirements for the K-12 Education Program or the Arts Program before submitting an application.
Note: Applications are only active during the time periods indicated above. If you login and are asked for an access code, it means no applications are active.