How to Apply

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2026 Community Grants will address the Butler Family Foundation's giving priorities in arts and environment. Click here for our guidelines.

 

Renewing Grantees. If your organization received a Community Grant in arts or environment in the 2024-2025 cycle, submit a Renewal Application. To submit a renewal application:

Preview the renewal application questions here.

 

New Applicants. If your organization has not received a Community Grant over the past two years, submit a Letter of Inquiry. To submit a letter of inquiry:

Preview the letter of inquiry questions here.

	2026 Community Grants Timeline
	Process Opens for New and Renewing Applicants					December 1, 2025
	Renewing Applications and Letters of Inquiry Due					April 1, 2026
	Invitations Extended to Selected New Applicants					Mid-May 2026
	Proposals from New Applicants Due					Mid-June 2026
	Site Visits					May to August 2026
	Funding Decisions					Mid-October 2026

The Foundation’s Special Projects Grants Program will continue with a second round in 2025. The letter of intent (LOI) process for current grantees will open on October 20th and close on December 5th. Grant awards will be determined by our Board of Trustees at its April 2026 meeting.

If you have been selected to apply for an Invited Grant, see your letter of invitation for special instructions.

Getting Started. If you are a new applicant to the Butler Family Foundation, please follow the link to our online application system, click the “Create New Account” button, and provide the requested information.

Creating an Application. To create an application, log in to the system and click the link marked "Apply." Then, click the name of the grants program to which you are applying — Community Grants Letter of Inquiry (New Applicant), Community Grants Application (Renewing Grantee), or Special Projects Grants. If you are applying for an Invited Grant, see your letter of invitation for special instructions.

Returning to an Application. You do not need to complete your application in one session. But be sure to click the “Save Application” button before you log off.

Uploading Documents. You will be required to upload certain documents for your letter of intent or application. Only one document can be uploaded per question.

Required Information. Required items are marked with an asterisk. You will not be able to submit an application or letter of intent without completing all required fields. If a field does not apply to your application and is not marked with an asterisk, you may leave it blank.

Submitting an Application. When you have completed and reviewed your application or letter of intent, click the "Submit Application" button to forward it for funding consideration. Once an application or letter of intent is submitted, it may be viewed but not edited.

Telephone: 651-222-2565 (ext. 110)