Before engaging in our application process, please review our mission and program priorities.
Schumann Fund for New Jersey Application Process
Submissions
Beginning in July of 2026, Schumann Fund for New Jersey will transition to a Letter of Inquiry grant application process. The purpose of this change is to minimize administrative burden on nonprofit organizations seeking funding support while confirming alignment with Schumann Fund mission and program priorities before advancing to a full application. This change does not apply to current Schumann Fund grantees seeking renewal funding. See below for instructions.
Are you an organization NEW to Schumann Fund for New Jersey (have not been awarded a grant within the last three years)? Please Submit a Letter of Inquiry
We welcome you to submit a Letter of Inquiry to Schumann Fund for New Jersey for consideration for grant funding. Letters of Inquiry will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. All letters of Inquiry should be sent to the following email address: grants@schumannfund.org
Please use the Schumann Fund for New Jersey
Letter of Inquiry Format Provided
Staff are available to answer questions. If you are with an organization new to Schumann Fund for New Jersey, you may wish to reach out to Program Partner, Jared Boone as your first point of contact.
Please note that much of our funding is committed to organizations that we have supported over many years. Schumann Fund for New Jersey is also subject to annual budget constraints. The availability of new funding is limited. All Letters of Inquiry should be clearly aligned with our program priorities and geographic scope.
If you have any questions during the review process, we invite you to reach out to Program Partner, Jared Boone. If an organization submits a Letter of Inquiry and is not awarded funding, we respectfully request that you wait at least 12 months from the decision date before submitting another Letter of Inquiry.
Please note that final decisions for all grant applications rest with Schumann Fund for New Jersey Trustees.
Are you a CURRENT Schumann Fund for New Jersey grantee partner? Please submit a full renewal application.
Existing Schumann Fund grantee partners are welcome to submit full renewal applications at the applicable quarterly proposal deadline in keeping with your grant award letter. Please reach out to Program Partner, Jared Boone, for the latest application format and with any questions.
Action on proposals may be deferred to a later quarter.
Organizations will be notified following quarterly Board meetings as to the status of all requests.
Reporting Requirements
A narrative and financial report describing activities and progress made toward meeting goals during the grant period is due at the end of the grant period in accordance with the deadline in your grant award letter.
For renewal grants: the narrative and financial report can be submitted with your renewal proposal submission or at the end of the grant period in accordance with the deadline in your grant award letter.