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 contact select organization for potential consideration twice a year. Organizations for the fall period will be invited by mid-October with a funding date of November 30th. The spring invitations will be distributed by mid-April with the funding deadline of May 31st.
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 a link to the application form. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PROPOSAL SHOULD BE LIMITED TO ONE PAGE IN LENGTH. Any excessive narratives will be disqualified without further notice.
4. 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. New organizations should use the waitlist form to include all pertinent information that would be addressed in an LOI.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.