The Process
We work in two cycles — Spring and Fall:
- We open for spring letters of inquiry (LOIs) the previous fall.
- We open for fall letters of inquiry (LOIs) the previous spring.
- All funding requests begin with an LOI submission.
Our business process:
- All LOIs are reviewed by staff.
- Approved LOIs move to the application stage.
- Prospective grantees are notified.
- Denied LOIs do not move to the next stage.
- Prospective grantees are notified.
Our review process:
- Program officer site visits begin after the application stage.
- Program officer recommendations are submitted to the Board of Trustees.
- Board members approve or deny the recommendations at their respective board meetings.
- Awards and denials are communicated shortly after the board meetings.
Spring 2025 Schedule
Open for LOI Submission
LOI Submission Deadline
Application Deadline
(if approved to submit)
We have refined our grant eligibility criteria. Organizations requesting funds from RMSFF will be asked to complete a short eligibility questionnaire before obtaining access to the LOI form.
Questions?