Our LOI portal is currently open for 2025.
Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF) is now welcoming proposals for partnerships via our Letters of Inquiry (LOI) portals: Grant LOI and Program Related Investments (PRI) LOI.
For FY 2025, the portal will be open from January 16, 2025, through June 30, 2025, and will reopen on October 1, 2025. The portal will be closed from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, to allow time for assessment and reflection.
NCF is on a learning journey, and we seek to connect with innovative partners and proximate change makers who are driving impact. We want to learn from, work with, and support organizations that share our commitment to advancing racial, economic, and environmental justice (REEJ).
NCF offers two types of funding opportunities: grants and PRIs. Successful grant and PRI proposals will align with NCF’s interconnected goals of REEJ focus areas.
This is a competitive process and NCF has limited resources. This year, we anticipate awarding six to eight new grants per REEJ area with a focus on initiatives in the U.S. South. Please review our FAQ section to learn more.
LOIs will be reviewed, and decisions will be made on a rolling basis. NCF staff anticipates notifying applicants if their LOI is aligned within 12 weeks of submission, though some funding decisions may take longer.
To apply, follow these three steps:
- Review our FAQs and racial justice, economic justice, and environmental justice focus areas to understand if your work aligns.
- Complete the registration process to access NCF’s Applicant Portal.
- Complete the Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to apply for funding. You can view a preview of the LOI Forms here: Grants LOI; PRI LOI.