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 continues to be focused on nature-centrism as a Lens for Organizational Behavior and Decision-Making. The next grantmaking round is scheduled for April 2026. Please check this page for updates in early December 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.