Grant Guidelines

The Frederick & Margaret L. Weyerhaeuser Foundation is looking to change lives through innovative programs that affect today’s youth.  We are interested in creative programs aimed at youth education and healing. 

We will consider programs that fit into one or more of the four program areas detailed below.  The Foundation has a particular interest in measurable outcomes. Grant size is expected to range from $20,000 to $40,000.   We will only consider grants to organizations with 501(c)3 status.

Program Areas

Adolescent & Childhood Mental Health
The Foundation is interested in educating the general public about childhood and adolescent mental health. We are especially interested in parent education and early intervention programs that involve families, teachers and others in contact with young children and adolescents. 

Youth Conservation Education
The Foundation is interested in instilling an environmental conservation ethic in youth.  We are particularly looking for programs that create within youth a knowledge and appreciation of the environment while fostering a sense of responsibility and desire to make ecologically sound decisions.
Service Learning
The Foundation is interested in teaching and training awareness programs that support youth in volunteerism and philanthropy.

Innovative Teaching Techniques
The Foundation is interested in programs developing and promoting the use of innovative, non-traditional teaching approaches that deal with different learning styles.

Restrictions

We will NOT consider requests for the following:

  • Capital Funding including equipment
  • General operating support
  • Endowments
  • Travel
  • Individuals, fellowships, scholarships or internships
  • Public Schools
  • Research
  • Organizations located outside the United States

Application Process

The Letter of Intent is the first step in the application process and should be no more than two pages, to which you must attach a one-page budget summary and an Application Cover Form. In addition, the proposal must also include a copy of the applicant's letter from the Internal Revenue Service regarding exempt status. Be sure to review Grant Guidelines and Restrictions above. We will not accept any Letter’s of Intent or proposals via the internet.

The Letter of Intent should contain the following information in a concise form:

  • Brief background on the applicant organization
  • Need for the project
  • Plan to address need
  • Goals and objectives of project
  • Time frame
  • Budget for the project
  • Application Cover Form

In order to be considered, proposal writers must make a clear case as to how the proposal fits with the announced interests of the Foundation.

Deadline

Letters of Intent must be received by the Foundation office no later than September 1, 2008.

In fairness to all applicants, the Foundation will strictly adhere to it's deadlines. Material received after the established deadlines will not be considered.

Foundation Process for Decision Making

The Board of Trustees will review all Letters of Intent in October and will notify applicants in November of the Board's decision regarding the initial application stage.

Selected organizations will be invited to submit a full proposal which must be received by the Foundation office no later than December 15, 2008. Grant decisions will be made by June and funds will be distributed at the end of the month of June.

Contact Information

Gayle M. Roth, Grants Administrator
The Frederick & Margaret L. Weyerhaeuser Foundation
2000 Wells Fargo Place
30 East Seventh Street
St. Paul, MN 55101-4930
(651) 215-4408
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