{"id":62416,"date":"2025-09-12T03:38:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T03:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=62416"},"modified":"2025-09-12T03:38:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T03:38:22","slug":"grant-opportunities-through-trust-based-grantmaking-at-the-song-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=62416","title":{"rendered":"Grant Opportunities Through Trust-Based Grantmaking at the Song Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"504\"><strong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"209\">Grant funding<\/strong> at the <strong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"236\">Song Foundation<\/strong> is rooted in a commitment to trust-based philanthropy that reimagines the traditional relationship between funders and nonprofits. We aim to challenge the inherent power dynamics in the grantmaking process by prioritizing transparency, simplicity, and mutual respect.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"739\">Our goal is to be the <strong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"556\">least burdensome partner<\/strong> possible for our grantees. We strive to make our grant processes easy to navigate and free from unnecessary complexity, ensuring our support is a catalyst\u2014not a hurdle\u2014for your work.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"771\">Our Grantmaking Principles<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"838\">We uphold the following practices across all of our funding work:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1070\">\n<li data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"879\">\n<p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"879\"><strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"877\">Clear, consistent communication<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"914\">\n<p data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"914\"><strong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"912\">Streamlined grant requests<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"970\">\n<p data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"970\"><strong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"968\">Right-sized application and reporting processes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1021\">\n<p data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1021\"><strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1019\">Proactive support during the grant process<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1070\">\n<p data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1070\"><strong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1070\">Regularly solicited feedback from grantees<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1075\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1104\">How to Apply for a Grant<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1378\">Organizations interested in applying for a <strong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1174\">Song Foundation grant<\/strong> can do so during our <strong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1221\">2025\u20132026 fiscal year<\/strong>, which runs from <strong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1279\">September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026<\/strong>. We offer <strong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1319\">three grantmaking windows<\/strong> throughout the year to provide flexibility for applicants.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1470\">Please note: We ask that you <strong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1469\">submit only one grant application per year per project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1507\">Grantmaking Windows &amp; Deadlines<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1537\"><strong data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1537\">Grantmaking Cycle I<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1685\">\n<li data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1622\">\n<p data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1622\"><strong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1563\">Application period:<\/strong> September 1 \u2013 September 30, 2025 (closes at 5:00 PM EST)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1685\">\n<p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1685\"><strong data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1651\">Decision notification:<\/strong> No later than November 30, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1716\"><strong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1716\">Grantmaking Cycle II<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1857\">\n<li data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1797\">\n<p data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1797\"><strong data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1742\">Application period:<\/strong> January 5 \u2013 January 31, 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM EST)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1857\">\n<p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1857\"><strong data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1826\">Decision notification:<\/strong> No later than March 31, 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1889\"><strong data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1889\">Grantmaking Cycle III<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"2021\">\n<li data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1962\">\n<p data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1962\"><strong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1915\">Application period:<\/strong> May 1 \u2013 May 22, 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM EST)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2021\">\n<p data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2021\"><strong data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1991\">Decision notification:<\/strong> No later than July 31, 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2026\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2056\">Grant Application Details<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2245\">Our application process is intentionally brief\u2014designed to take only <strong data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2142\">5\u20136 minutes<\/strong>. This short form introduces your organization and proposed project\u2014no additional documents are needed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2277\">Required information includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2457\">\n<li data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2300\">\n<p data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2300\">Organization name<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2341\">\n<p data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2341\">EIN (Employer Identification Number)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2363\">\n<p data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2363\">Mission statement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2391\">\n<p data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2391\">Annual operating budget<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2423\">\n<p data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2423\">Primary contact information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2457\">\n<p data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2457\">A <strong data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2457\">brief project description<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2595\">Please <strong data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2476\">do not<\/strong> upload or submit separate documents. Our team will perform any necessary follow-up research after reviewing your form.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2739\">Be sure to <strong data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2638\">review our funding areas<\/strong> before applying. We are only able to consider grant requests that align with our defined priorities.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2744\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2778\">What to Expect After Applying<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2815\">Once your application is submitted:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"3131\">\n<li data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2862\">\n<p data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2862\">You\u2019ll receive a <strong data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2861\">confirmation message<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2936\">\n<p data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2936\">Our staff will complete an <strong data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2914\">initial screening<\/strong> within <strong data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2935\">1\u20132 weeks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"3039\">\n<p data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"3039\">If your grant request meets our basic criteria, it will be advanced for internal leadership review.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3131\">\n<p data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3131\">We\u2019ll provide updates throughout the process, including if your application is declined.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3164\">Grant Size &amp; Review Process<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3417\">\n<li data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3264\">\n<p data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3264\"><strong data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3184\">Small Grants<\/strong><br data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3187\" \/>Requests under <strong data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3216\">$150,000<\/strong> may receive <strong data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3250\">immediate funding<\/strong> after review.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3417\">\n<p data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3417\"><strong data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3284\">Large Grants<\/strong><br data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3287\" \/>Requests over <strong data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3315\">$150,000<\/strong> may require a <strong data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3358\">phone call or site visit<\/strong>. If this is needed, our team will reach out to coordinate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3422\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3575\"><strong>Apply: <a href=\"https:\/\/song.foundation\/how-to-apply\/?utm_content=buffer51c46&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=linkedin.com&amp;utm_campaign=buffer\">Click here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3575\"><strong>For more opportunities, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/\">Opportunities For Youth<\/a>, website!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grant funding at the Song Foundation is rooted in a commitment to trust-based philanthropy that reimagines the traditional relationship between funders and nonprofits. We aim to challenge the inherent power dynamics in the grantmaking process by prioritizing transparency, simplicity, and mutual respect. 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