We regret that we are unable to pre-evaluate grant applications or discuss them with you ahead of time as it is only by seeing the full application information that we will have a basis to determine how well your request matches the mission of the Foundation. This policy also helps to evaluate projects objectively based on the criteria in our application. If your grant application is determined to be one of the top projects best fitting our mission, we will contact you to obtain any additional information we may require for further evaluation. Our application process is done completely online and all information regarding our requirements is posted on this web site in the grant inquiry section.

Thank you, but our founders wished to create the Swett Foundation as an independent foundation. We fully respect their wishes which have also shown their value, so we will continue on our independent path. However, you are most welcome to refer an organization to our website so they can submit an application.

We are a little surprised at how often we've been getting this question. We sincerely hope that the "presentation" of the project is not what sways us, but rather the project's true merits.  We've tried to create an application process that gives an objective picture of the difference the project will make in the lives of those in need and the feasibility of this actually being achieved. To have the best chance of funding - make your project the best it can be. Not all admirable goals have equally admirable plans. Have your work done on how you calculated the funds you will need, what the funds will be used for, what benefits you expect and how they are to be measured, what evidence (research/experience/data) you have to back all this up. Review your project - can it be done for less?  Is it a wise use of each and every bit of the funds? Prove that the benefits are tangible and not merely envisioned. We are certainly in the business of funding "dreams", but experience has taught us that dreams need well-thought out, well-researched, fiscally responsible plans in order to become reality and actually achieve their goals. If this does not describe your project, we respectfully ask you to wait to apply until it does. These funds are only being given to those who are helping people in need. If these funds go your project, know this means someone else's project is not being funded. That is a lot of responsibility - make sure to make your project the best that it can be. We say this because we feel that same burden of responsibility in trying to fund the very best projects.