Fletcher Jones Foundation Grants for Private Colleges and Universities in California
The Fletcher Jones Foundation funds high-priority academic and research projects at private California colleges and universities to advance their educational missions.
Funder: Fletcher Jones Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling, with quarterly cut-off dates set by the Executive Director
Funding Amounts: No fixed minimum or maximum; recent awards up to $700,000; two-year minimum hiatus between grants.
Summary: Supports high-priority academic projects at private colleges and universities in California.
Key Information: Foundation funds may not be used for indirect or overhead costs.
Description
The Fletcher Jones Foundation provides grants primarily to private colleges and universities in California, supporting academic initiatives that are a high priority for each institution. The Foundation emphasizes projects that advance the academic mission of eligible institutions, with proposals reviewed quarterly by the Board of Trustees. While the Foundation’s charter allows for broader charitable, scientific, literary, and educational support, unsolicited proposals are only accepted from private higher education institutions in California. Special projects outside this core focus are occasionally funded but only at the direct initiative of the Trustees.
