Strategic Project Grant Application Process
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Strategic Project Grant funds major science and research projects that expand capacity, infrastructure, and impact in the Pacific Northwest.
Funder: M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
Due Dates: July 17, 2026 (Full application for Period 2 LOIs) | August 3, 2026 (LOI for Period 3) | November 20, 2026 (LOI for Period 4) | December 1, 2026 (Full application for Period 3 LOIs) | March 20, 2027 (Full application for Period 4 LOIs)
Funding Amounts: Minimum request $100,000; minimum total project budget $200,000; typical awards $100,000–$750,000 for 1–3 years.
Summary: Multi-stage grant process for nonprofits in the Pacific Northwest to support capacity-building, capital, equipment, or program expansion projects aligned with Trust priorities.
Key Information: LOI required; eligibility quiz and strict regional/project criteria apply.
Description
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust’s Strategic Project Grant provides significant funding to nonprofit organizations and qualifying entities for major, mission-driven projects that strengthen organizational capacity and regional impact. The process is designed to ensure alignment with the Trust’s focus areas and strategic priorities, with funding available for new staff or program expansion, capital improvements, and equipment or technology investments. The grant features multiple submission windows each year, beginning with an eligibility quiz and Letter of Inquiry (LOI), followed by a full application for approved LOIs. Projects are rigorously reviewed for sustainability, impact, and alignment with Trust values.
