Strategic Project Grant Application Process
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust's Strategic Project Grant supports nonprofit scientific research and capacity-building projects that drive innovation and impact in the Pacific Northwest.
Funder: M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
Due Dates: August 3, 2026 (LOI) | November 20, 2026 (LOI) | December 1, 2026 (Full App) | March 20, 2027 (Full App)
Funding Amounts: Minimum grant request: $100,000; minimum total project budget: $200,000; typical project duration 1–3 years.
Summary: Structured, multi-step grant process supporting impactful, capacity-building projects for nonprofits in the Pacific Northwest.
Key Information: LOI required; eligibility quiz must be completed before submission; only specific project types and entities are eligible.
Description
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust's Strategic Project Grant program offers funding to nonprofit organizations for significant, capacity-building projects in the Pacific Northwest (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington; faith-based organizations in British Columbia also eligible). The process is highly structured, beginning with a required eligibility quiz and Letter of Inquiry (LOI) during set submission windows. Approved LOIs are invited to submit a full application, which undergoes comprehensive review—including document checks, site visits, and analysis—before a final decision by the Trust's Trustees. The program supports staff/program expansion, capital projects, and equipment/technology upgrades that align with the Trust's focus areas and strategic priorities.
