M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust – Program & Staff
Country: United States
Amount: $47,500- $1,200,000
Term:
Deadline: Period 1: LOI - April 30, Proposal - August 1; Period 2: LOI - August 31, Proposal - December 1; Period 3: LOI - December 31, Proposal - April 1
Summary
Expanding programs and adding staff are important markers of nonprofit success. Murdock Trust grants help fund both new programs and the expansion of existing programs and may be use to cover start-up costs and/or related staff member additions. Typically, we fund program and staff grants on a declining basis over three years (100/67/33%). Staff hires or programs initiated before the site visit are not eligible for funding. Beginning in 2026, we will implement three LOI submission periods each year.
Application Protocol
Apply through the M.J. Murdock Trust website portal.
Grant Website
https://murdocktrust.org/grant-application-processTheme
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