Eligibility QuestionsDoes your organization have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, or a fiscal sponsor that does? Yes No Is your organization based in, or does it primarily serve communities in, the United States? Yes No Are the people most impacted by the issues your organization works on represented in your leadership, staff, or membership? Yes No Does your organization work directly with community members to identify problems and drive solutions — rather than primarily providing services or advocating on their behalf? Yes No This field is hidden when viewing the formOne yes for Q3 ConfirmBased on your responses, your organization does not meet Norman Foundation’s current eligibility criteria. Your organization does not currently have 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor. We encourage you to review our guidelines and reach out with questions.Based on your responses, your organization does not meet Norman Foundation’s current eligibility criteria. Norman Foundation funds US-based work only. We encourage you to review our guidelines and reach out with questions.Based on your responses, your organization does not meet Norman Foundation’s current eligibility criteria. Your organization must work directly with community members rather than primarily providing services or advocating on their behalf, OR, the people most impacted by the issues your organization works on must be represented in your leadership, staff, or membership. We encourage you to review our guidelines and reach out with questions.About Your OrganizationWhat is your organization's annual operating budget? Under $500,000 $500,000–$1M $1M–$2M Over $2M How old is your organization? Under 2 years 2–5 years 5–10 years Over 10 years Your Eligibility Results:Based on your responses, your organization does not meet Norman Foundation’s current eligibility criteria. We encourage you to review our guidelines and reach out with questions.You may submit a Letter of Inquiry. Please note that Norman Foundation prioritizes organizations with budgets under $2M and those in earlier stages of development. We still welcome your inquiry and will review it carefully.You appear to be eligible to submit a Letter of Inquiry. Your Application Submission Options:Choose One: Complete and Submit an Application Form Send a Letter of Inquiry Letter of InquiryThe Norman Foundation supports organizations that are building power in communities most impacted by inequality. We prioritize early-stage, community-based organizations working on systemic change at the local, regional, state, and national levels. Please prepare a letter of inquiry with the following: Brief description of your organization’s history (including year established), mission, and goals The problem your organization is working to solve, and why it matters The approach you organization uses to advance your mission and meet goals The specific change you’re working toward – particularly its potential to shift systems, policies, or power in ways that benefit your community The geographic scope of your work (local, regional, state, national) Your organization’s operating budget Contact person’s name and email address Please submit a letter of inquiry to loi@normanfdn.org.Your Application FormThe Norman Foundation supports organizations that are building power in communities most impacted by inequality. We prioritize early-stage, community-based organizations working on systemic change at the local, regional, state, and national levels. Please fill out the following:Organization NameContact InformationNameE-Mail Address Add RemoveYear that your organization was establishedOrganization operating budgetBrief description of your organization’s history, mission, and goalsThe problem your organization is working to solve, and why it mattersThe approach your organization uses to advance your mission and meet goalsThe specific change you’re working toward – particularly its potential to shift systems, policies, or power in ways that benefit your communityProfile QuestionsThese questions collect information for Norman staff. There are no disqualifying answers. All responses should be recorded and passed through to the LOI submission or staff intake system.Which tactics does your organization use? (Select all that apply)Select all that apply. Responses used for Norman staff review. Grassroots Organizing Civic Engagement Research (including community-based and participatory research) Art & Culture Policy Advocacy Legal Strategies Narrative & Communications Leadership Development Coalition / Movement Building Youth Organizing Other Please Specify:What geographic level does your organization's work primarily target? (Select all that apply) Neighborhood / Local City Regional State Multi-state National Which communities does your organization primarily serve? (Select all that apply) BIPOC communities Low-income communities Youth Immigrants / Refugees Rural communities Other Please Specify:
