Horne Family Foundation Division of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Preservation, and Animal Welfare Invitation Only Process

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO OUR GRANTMAKING STRUCTURE:

As of Spring 2022, the Foundation’s Division of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Preservation, and Animal Welfare (national organizations only) will be making grants by invitation only and will not accept unsolicited proposals. The Foundation has committed to long-term, relationship-based grant funding and our budget will now be focused on more impactful donations.

The Environmental Protection, Wildlife Preservation, and Animal Welfare Division will identify and solicit selected IRS determined 501(c)(3) and 509(a) organizations to explore and develop meaningful collaborations that address our interests and priorities within the stated focus areas (see below).

The Foundation will send out requests for Letters of Interest twice a year. From these solicited LOIs the Foundation will then request a full proposal from select invitees. An invitation does not guarantee funding, all LOIs and subsequent full proposals are reviewed carefully and with great consideration.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1. What are the Horne Family Foundation Division of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Preservation, and Animal Welfare Focus Areas?

The foundation has particular interest in collaborating with organizations in the realm of filmmaking, media and awareness campaigns, including promotional and educational materials.

Environmental Protection:

Protecting public lands
Preserving species habitats
Providing clean, potable water to everyone
Addressing Water pollution crisis (Examples: Plastic pollution in bodies of water and bans that eliminate pesticide dumping)
Combating Climate change

Wildlife Preservation:

Protecting domestic wildlife populations
Safeguarding wildlife on the African continent
Preserving Wildlife habitats including Pollinators
Tackling pesticide use
Supporting Wildlife Rehabilitation programs

Animal Welfare—National organizations only:

Anti-cruelty
Rescue efforts
Disaster relief for domestic pets

2. Who is eligible to apply for the Horne Family Foundation Division of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Preservation, and Animal Welfare?

Any organization that is invited to do so. Each invited organization must have an IRS determination letter of 501(c)(3) or 509(a) status or a fiscal sponsor with an IRS determination letter. PLEASE NOTE THAT ANIMAL WELFARE REQUESTS MUST BE FROM NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ONLY.

3. How does my organization apply?

Upon receipt of an invitation, the Foundation will provide instructions for completing the application process.

4. Does the Horne Family Foundation Division of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Preservation, and Animal Welfare accept unsolicited letters of inquiry?

No, the Foundation does not accept unsolicited letters of inquiry. Organizations will be contacted directly by the Foundation in order to submit a letter of inquiry. You may, however, join our interested organization waitlist (see form below) for possible consideration in the future.

5. If the Horne Family Foundation Division of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Preservation, and Animal Welfare is invitation-only, how can consideration be granted in the future?

Our Foundation is always interested in learning about impactful organizations and programs within our focus area. You may join our interested organization waitlist (see form below) for possible consideration in the future. If there is interest in your organization, the Foundation will contact you directly for further information.

6. Does the Horne Family Foundation Division of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Preservation, and Animal Welfare provide any guidance or support during the application process?

Upon invitation, you will receive the contact information for the Foundation, and we will be available to guide and advise any invited organization.

7. Is there a deadline for the grant proposal and what is the process?

The Foundation solicits grant proposals twice a year. The Spring request for LOIs will be sent in early March; the Fall requests for LOIs will be sent in early September. If, after reviewing your LOI, we determine that your organization is eligible for further consideration, you will be contacted with a link to submit the full application. The deadlines for submittal and notification will be: Spring submission deadline is April 15^th and notification will be on May 31^st ; Fall deadline is October 15^th with notification by November 30th.

8. Does the Horne Family Foundation Division of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Preservation, and Animal Welfare fund in a specific geographic area?

The Foundation funds both locally and nationally; global requests are limited to the African continent.

9. What is the usual grant award with the Horne Family Foundation Division of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Preservation, and Animal Welfare?

The Foundation reviews each invited grant proposal individually to determine specific funding – there are no set limitations or restrictions.

10. Does the Horne Family Foundation Division of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Preservation, and Animal Welfare grant awards to individuals?

No, the Foundation funds organizations that have an IRS determination letter of 501(c)(3) or 509(a) status or a fiscal sponsor with an IRS determination letter.