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Deadlines
Internal Deadline: Contact RII. The foundation has a continuous approval process, and LOIs may be submitted at any time throughout the year. Before submitting an LOI, please review the Foundation’s Funding Priorities, Searchable Grants Database, and FAQs.
LOI: Required.
External Deadline: Continuous throughout the year.
Award Information
Award Type: Grant
Estimated Number of Awards: Approximately 250 – 300
Anticipated Award Amount: The median grant award is $50,000.
Link to Award: https://rmpf.org/grantmaking/how-to-apply/
Process for Limited Submissions
PIs must submit their application as a Limited Submission through the Research Initiatives and Infrastructure (RII) Application Portal: https://rii.usc.edu/oor-portal/.
Materials to submit include:
- (1) Single Page Proposal Summary (0.5” margins; single-spaced; font type: Arial, Helvetica, or Georgia typeface; font size: 11 pt). Page limit includes references and illustrations. Pages that exceed the 1-page limit will be excluded from review.
- (2) CV – (5 pages maximum)
Note: The portal requires information about the PIs and Co-PIs in addition to department and contact information, including the 10-digit USC ID#, Gender, and Ethnicity. Please have this material prepared before beginning this application.
Purpose
As a responsive grantmaker, we invite organizations serving Los Angeles County to come to us for what they need to do their best work. More than half of our grantmaking is for general support; organizations also come to us for funds to renovate or purchase buildings and equipment, specific programs, and staff positions. For capital requests, we generally prefer that organizations approach the Foundation near the end of a campaign. Funding is prioritized across four program areas:
Civic & Cultural
Grantmaking in this area values enriching cultural experiences and active civic engagement as essential ingredients for a healthy society. We support organizations and institutions that contribute to Los Angeles’ cultural and civic vibrancy, including performing arts organizations, museums, botanical gardens, arts education programs, and those that promote civic engagement and leadership.
Education
Our Education grantmaking underscores the importance of access to quality learning opportunities for all, with a special focus on underserved populations. Our grantees reflect the full continuum of learning from “cradle to career,” and include organizations that support early care and education, K-12 education, charter schools, academic enrichment, college access and persistence, higher education, and vocational training.
Health
The Foundation’s work in this area is rooted in our belief that all the residents of Los Angeles County need access to essential health services that offer a greater quality of life. We invest in organizations that promote health and well-being among vulnerable populations, placing an emphasis on community clinics, mental health providers, prevention services, emergency and trauma centers, and improvements to health care facilities.
Human Services
Our work in Human Services reflects our commitment to improving the lives of Los Angeles’ most vulnerable community members, including low-income children, families, foster youth, seniors, the working poor, and homeless populations. We fund a broad range of services and programs, including child welfare, youth development, supportive services, and basic needs.
The Foundation prioritizes organizations providing direct service. Our grants include funding for general operating support, capital projects, and programs.
Due to funding constraints and with rare exceptions, we are not able to fund requests for the following:
- fundraising events, dinners, and mass mailings
- organizations outside of Los Angeles County
- direct aid to individuals, including scholarship support
- conferences, seminars, and workshops
- sectarian, religious, or fraternal purposes
- federated fundraising appeals
- support for political elections, candidates, campaigns, or legislation
- for-profit organizations or businesses
- animal welfare
- environmental issues or causes
- documentary filmmaking or television programming
- scientific and/or medical research
- organizations focused on specific diseases (e.g., diabetes, heart disease)
- grassroots advocacy, organizing, or policy
- summer camps
- endowments
Visit our Institutionally Limited Submission webpage for more updates and other announcements.