Foundation Update

November 2009

The Rees-Jones Foundation is
Going to an online application.

On February 1, 2010, The Rees-Jones Foundation will begin taking requests for grants through our new online application.

In an effort to enhance our ability to consider applications in a thoughtful and timely manner, we are making the move to an exclusively online application format. For all of our grantees who are accustomed to submitting a hard copy application or an application by e-mail, we are confident that you will find the new online application process an easy transition.

To be clear, after January 31, 2010, we will no longer be accepting grant requests in a hard copy format or by e-mail. However, we will be here to assist you if you have any difficulty navigating the online application. Contact us at info@rees-jonesfoundation.org.

In order to make the transition as smooth as possible we want to provide a few pointers about submitting a grant request online:

1. The online application will be accessible from our website. On February 1st the online application will be available by going to the How to Apply page.
2. As you peruse our website you will see our Mission Statement and Grant Guidelines. These will remain the same, so grants that meet these criteria are welcome and will be thoughtfully considered.
3. The information required for an application will remain the same. If you view our current hard copy application you will see 10 sections that must be filled out to provide us with appropriate information about your organization and grant request. The online application will be requesting the same information.
4. To apply online you will need a login username and password. Keep your username and password for future use.
5. The online application is broken out into four sections. To complete the online application you will need to fill in text boxes with pertinent data and descriptions. There is some information that will need to be attached. If you are unable to complete the online application in one sitting, you can save what you have done and finish it at a later time.
6. Once you have submitted your grant request you will receive confirmation that the application has been received. At that point your request will be under consideration.
7. If any questions about your grant application come up, the Foundation staff will be in contact with you by e-mail. This remains the most effective way to communicate with Foundation staff, and any questions or requests for supplemental information will be communicated in this manner.

Our sincere goal is to continue to be a good faith partner with our grantees. We hope that the online application enhances the process of submitting a grant request to The Rees-Jones Foundation, and in fact, makes us more accessible to our grantees. Thanks for your patience and assistance in making this transition successful.