Kimball Foundation Grant

The Kimball Foundation, managed by Pacific Foundation Services, LLC, offers grant funding through an online portal designed to streamline the application and reporting process. The foundation encourages applicants to first download and review the “Application Outline,” a preparatory document that includes both narrative questions and a checklist of required attachments. This tool is meant to help applicants draft their responses collaboratively using platforms such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs before submitting through the portal. The Foundation is committed to making the process accessible and encourages applicants to contact staff for clarification if needed. The current grant application period runs from April 3 to April 17, 2025, with a strict deadline of 5:00 PM PST on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Grant decisions are expected to be announced in August 2025. All applicants are advised to thoroughly review the Foundation’s grantmaking guidelines and eligibility criteria before applying. These materials are available on the Foundation’s website and are crucial for ensuring that proposals align with the Foundation’s funding priorities. Applicants are guided through a five-step application process, starting with a review of the guidelines and continuing through registration, submission, and review. The Foundation uses an online grants management portal for all submissions and reporting needs. For organizations interested in reapplying, a new proposal must be submitted through this same portal. For those awarded multi-year grants, a progress report is required after the first year, while single-year grantees are exempt from this requirement. The Foundation no longer requires final reports. However, returning grantees will be asked to address report-oriented questions in their application. All applicants are encouraged to draft reports offline and transfer the content into the online system to streamline submission. A key policy of the Kimball Foundation is its “rest year” requirement. Organizations that have received four consecutive years of funding must take a one-year break before becoming eligible for additional funding. This policy is designed to balance support for ongoing grantees while making room for new and promising organizations. Applicants with technical questions about the portal are directed to contact Aja Walter, Grants Manager, while programmatic and eligibility questions should be addressed to Eunice Valentine, Managing Director. The Foundation values feedback on the grant process and invites grantees to share suggestions for improvement. General inquiries can also be made via the Foundation’s main line or through direct contact with the relevant staff.