Please review our eligibility requirements, program areas, and exclusions before submitting a letter of inquiry.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

You must meet all requirements listed below to submit a letter of inquiry:

  1. An organization must have current 501(c)(3) Public Charity status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), be a government entity, or be an IRS-recognized tribe. It may not be a private foundation as defined in Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
  2. Organizations must be located in the continental United States, but may serve populations worldwide.
  3. Organizations must not have any delinquent final reports for previous grants.

EXCLUSIONS

The DEW Foundation does not fund:

  • Direct grants, scholarships, or loans for the benefit of specific individuals
  • Loans or debt retirement
  • Normal church operations or building funds
  • Political parties or associated political organizations

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