[Fletcher Jones Foundation](https://www.fletcherjonesfdn.org)

Rolling, with quarterly cut-off dates set by the Executive Director

No fixed minimum or maximum; recent awards up to $700,000; two-year minimum hiatus between grants.

Supports high-priority academic projects at private colleges and universities in California.

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. --- ## Due Dates - There are no fixed deadlines; proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. - Quarterly submission cut-off dates are determined by the Executive Director and communicated during proposal discussions. - The Board of Trustees reviews grant proposals quarterly. *All grant applicants must coordinate with the Executive Director to determine the next available submission cut-off date.* --- ## Funding Amount - No set minimum or maximum award amount. - Recent grants have ranged up to $700,000 (e.g., Whittier College, January 2025). - There is a two-year minimum hiatus required between receipt of a grant and submission of a new application. - Foundation funds may not be used for indirect, overhead, or similar costs. --- ## Eligibility - Only private colleges and universities located in California are eligible to apply. - First-time applicants (institutions that have never received a grant from the Foundation) must submit a Letter of Inquiry, which is reviewed to determine eligibility for a full application. - Organizations other than private higher education institutions in California are not considered unless specifically invited by the Trustees. - All projects must represent a high priority for the applying institution. - Unsolicited proposals from ineligible organizations or for special projects are not accepted. --- ## Application Process - Prospective applicants must contact the Executive Director to discuss their project idea and determine suitability. - If the project is appropriate, the applicant will be invited to submit a proposal through the Foundation’s grants management system. - First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry before being invited to apply. - Proposals are only accepted by invitation; unsolicited proposals or proposals in any other form will not be considered. - The Executive Director will inform applicants of the relevant quarterly submission cut-off date. - There is a required two-year hiatus between grant awards and new applications from the same institution. - Contact with Foundation Trustees is discouraged; all applicants must follow the same process. --- ## Additional Information - Indirect or overhead costs are not allowed in the project budget. - All grant decisions are made by the Board of Trustees after staff analysis and assessment. - Special projects outside of private higher education in California are initiated solely by the Trustees. --- ## External Links - [Application Procedures](https://www.fletcherjonesfdn.org/application-procedures) - [Fletcher Jones Foundation Home Page](https://www.fletcherjonesfdn.org) - [Contact Page](https://www.fletcherjonesfdn.org/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Role | Contact | |-----------------------|------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [mary@fletcherjonesfdn.org](mailto:mary@fletcherjonesfdn.org) | | Phone | (626) 204-4011 | | Address | 1055 E Colorado Blvd, 5th Floor, Pasadena, CA 91106 | ---

Fletcher Jones Foundation Grants for Private Colleges and Universities in California

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