Strategic Project Grant Application Process
The Strategic Project Grant from M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust funds major science, research, and capacity-building projects for nonprofits and public entities in the Pacific Northwest.
Funder: M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (LOI) | March 1, 2027 (Full application, for approved LOIs) | August 3, 2026 (LOI) | July 17, 2026 (Full application) | April 9, 2026 (LOI)
Funding Amounts: Minimum grant request $100,000; minimum total project budget $200,000; typical grants range from $100,000 to $1,000,000 for 1–3 year projects.
Summary: Structured, multi-step grant process supporting significant nonprofit capacity-building projects in the Pacific Northwest.
Key Information: LOI required; eligibility quiz precedes submission; only certain project types, entity types, and geographic regions are eligible.
Description
The Strategic Project Grant Application Process from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust offers funding to nonprofits and qualifying public or tribal entities for major capacity-building projects. The process is multi-phased, beginning with an eligibility quiz, followed by a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), and—if invited—a full application. Grants support new staff or program expansion, capital, or equipment/technology projects that align with the Trust's focus areas and priorities. Applicants receive guidance from program officers, including site visits and detailed project analysis, ensuring proposals are thoroughly vetted for potential impact in the Pacific Northwest.
