Granting Process
The V. Kann Rasmussen Foundation typically offers two grant cycles per year, inviting applications through either "By Invitation-Only" or Open Call processes. VKRF uses a thematic approach to support impactful projects within a program area.
Applying
VKRF’s most recent call was titled, “Nature-Centrism as a Lens for Organizational Behavior and Decision-Making” and was released November 2024. The deadline for submitting LOIs was February 3, 2025. The details of the call can be seen here: Call for Proposals - Spring 2025 (PDF)
Submitted LOIs are being reviewed by the VKRF Board and selected applicants will be contacted by March 10, 2025 to be invited to complete full proposals. Please see: Guidelines for Full Application - Spring 2025. The deadline for full applications is Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5pm EST.
We expect to announce our next area of funding on this page by July 1, 2025.
Important Notes:
VKRF does not accept unsolicited letters of inquiry outside the Call for Proposal process.
Program staff welcomes discussions with actors within the current thematic field or questions from potential applicants.
Reporting
Grantee reports are an essential aspect of VKRF’s effort to monitor, evaluate and learn from funded projects. Grantees should follow the specific guidelines to submit their Reports, unless otherwise noted by the VKRF staff.
Your questions and concerns are important to us. If you have reviewed “What We Fund,” “What We Do Not Fund,” and “Granting Process” and you still have questions, please email grants@vkrf.org or call 212-812-4271. Please note we cannot respond to commercial solicitations or to funding inquiries that clearly fall outside the foundation’s stated program areas.