[Smith Richardson Foundation](https://www.srf.org)

Rolling (≤$50,000) | Board meetings (>$50,000 or multi-year)

Typically up to $50,000 (rolling review); larger or multi-year grants by board approval.

Supports research and writing on priority public policy topics in international security, foreign policy, and domestic public policy.

--- ## Description The Smith Richardson Foundation offers grants through its International Security and Foreign Policy Program and Domestic Public Policy Program to support research and writing projects that address key public policy issues. The Foundation prioritizes topics aligned with its strategic interests, which are detailed on each program’s home page. Funding is intended to foster rigorous analysis and innovative thinking that can inform and improve U.S. policy debates and decision-making. --- ## Due Dates - Requests for grants of $50,000 or less are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. - Requests for grants greater than $50,000, or for multi-year support, are considered at the Foundation's regular board meetings. - Applicants should plan for additional time for board review if seeking larger or multi-year awards. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants of $50,000 or less: Reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis. - Grants above $50,000 or multi-year awards: Considered during board meetings (timing varies). - Budgets may be for one or two years, using foundation-provided templates. --- ## Eligibility - Open to researchers, scholars, and organizations conducting policy-relevant research. - Projects must align with the Foundation’s priority areas in international security, foreign policy, or domestic public policy. - Both U.S.-based and international applicants may be eligible, but projects must have clear relevance to U.S. policy. --- ## Application Process - **Step 1: Concept Paper** - Submit a concept paper (maximum six pages) using the [template](https://www.srf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Concept-Paper-Template-for-Website.pdf). - Mail the concept paper to the Foundation, addressed to the appropriate program. - **Step 2: Full Proposal (if invited)** - If the concept paper is selected, submit a full proposal following the [proposal template](https://www.srf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SRF-Proposal-Template.pdf). - Include a budget using the [one-year](https://www.srf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/3-One-Year-Budget-Template.xlsx) or [two-year](https://www.srf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/4-Two-Year-Budget-Template.xlsx) template. - **Notification** - Receipt of submissions will be confirmed by mail or email. - Response times vary; prompt review for smaller grants, longer for larger/multi-year requests. --- ## Additional Information - Applicants are encouraged to review each program’s home page for specific priority topics. - The Foundation cannot guarantee a response within a specific timeframe due to high application volume. - All materials should be mailed to the Foundation’s office; electronic submission is not specified. --- ## External Links - [Smith Richardson Foundation Grant Guidelines](https://www.srf.org/grant-application-guidelines/) - [Concept Paper Template (PDF)](https://www.srf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Concept-Paper-Template-for-Website.pdf) - [Full Proposal Template (PDF)](https://www.srf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SRF-Proposal-Template.pdf) - [One-Year Budget Template (Excel)](https://www.srf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/3-One-Year-Budget-Template.xlsx) - [Two-Year Budget Template (Excel)](https://www.srf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/4-Two-Year-Budget-Template.xlsx) - [Smith Richardson Foundation Home](https://www.srf.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |---------------------------|------------------------------------------| | Address | Smith Richardson Foundation, 60 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880, USA | | Phone | +1 (203) 222-6222 | | Website | [https://www.srf.org](https://www.srf.org) |

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