ELIGIBILITY

ORGANIZATIONS

501 (c) 3 public charitable organizations whose purposes, programs or projects fits within the mission of the Joseph Robert Foundation are eligible to apply. Emerging not-for-profit organizations that do not have their 501 (c) 3 designation may apply through a fiscal conduit.

Organizations must have been in existence for one full calendar year (January through December) in order to apply.

Smaller organizations with budgets under $300,000 will be given priority. Programs or projects within larger organizations may occasionally be considered, but only in emergency situations. Organizations with budgets exceeding $1 million should not apply. Organizations that are not clear about their financial status may request clarification by emailing us at info@josephrobert.org prior to applying.

Organizations must be located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U. S.: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Projects or programs for which funding is requested must also be located in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Organizations that have been prior recipients of JRF funding may re-apply for future grant periods.

INDIVIDUALS

Visual artists

Visual artists over the age of 18 whose primary residence is in the mid-Atlantic states and who are not full-time students can apply for a limited number of grants for projects that promote their non-academic professional development. Projects/residencies taking place in the mid-Atlantic region are preferred and will be given priority.