Arthur Vining Davis Foundations' Board of Trustees recently completed a comprehensive, three-year strategic planning process which included a review of program areas and funding priorities in the context of both the founder's vision of strengthening America's religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational organizations” and to better align with current and future philanthropic opportunities.
After thorough research, analysis, and deliberation, the Foundations' Board of Trustees confirmed its continuing commitments:
In these three programs, grant proposals will be considered from designated partner organizations ONLY, and the Foundations will not consider unsolicited requests from other organizations.
Since its founding in 1952, The foundation has awarded over 3,800 grants totaling more than $300 million in funding to colleges and universities, hospitals, medical schools, divinity schools and public television.
Highlighted past grantees can be found here: https://www.avdf.org/Grants/GranteeSpotlights.aspx
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations do not fund indirect costs.
The Foundations award grants to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and institutions whose work aligns with our philanthropic guidelines. (The Foundation does not provide grants to individuals.) Grantee organizations must be based in and operate within the United States. Institutional quality and leadership are key criteria for all grants.
The application process starts with a Letter of Intent (LOI). Invited applicants then submit a full proposal. Deadlines for 2023 are:
Similar deadlines are anticipated annually.
Award amounts vary based on scope and size of projects.