General Grant Information

After you have evaluated this information, you may submit your application within our time deadlines if you determine that you fit within the guidelines of the foundation, and the commencement of your project meets our funding time periods. The foundation does not undertake the responsibility to return application materials unless a self-addressed, stamped envelope is provided.

The Wilbur Foundation concentrates its funding in the field of humanities, especially history, literature, religion, and philosophy, for projects that are calculated to enhance or preserve the "permanent things" of society. Specifically, the foundation considers grants for the following purposes:

• Support is given only through tax-exempt public foundations that reflect a concern for historical continuity and studies of a traditional nature.

• Resident fellowships at The Russell Kirk Center in Mecosta, Michigan, where writers of promise live, work and write. The director of the Wilbur Fellows Program, with the approval of the trustees, chooses fellows.

• Except for resident fellowships, no grants are made to individuals, and the foundation does not consider grants for general building purposes.

Grant Application Guidelines

TIME PERIODS APPLICABLE TO GRANTS:

• Grant applications will be accepted between September 1st and December 31st of any year.

• Grant applications will be initially screened as they are received. Those applications determined to be worthy and within the foundation's guidelines will be considered by the foundation's trustees at their annual meeting usually held in April of each year.

• Funding for grants will commence July 1st, the year of approval. Normally, grants are paid quarterly over the ensuing twelve months.

CONTENTS OF APPLICATION:

The foundation does not use an application form. Your application must consist of a single typewritten letter addressed to Gary R. Ricks, President, which specifically addresses the following points:

• Name, address, telephone number and e-mail;

• Specific purpose of the grant (an attachment will not suffice for this description, but it may be used to augment the description);

• Amount of grant requested;

• Other sources of support;

• Institutions should provide a statement of purpose and proof of their status as tax-exempt public foundations. Individuals interested in resident fellowships should attach a resume which includes educational attainment, awards, prior works, field of interest and other matters you consider worthy of consideration; and

• List two references that may be contacted by the foundation concerning your organization or person, qualification and character.

WHERE TO SEND YOUR APPLICATION:

• Mail: Wilbur Foundation, P.O. Box 3370, Santa Barbara, CA 93130-3370; or

• E-mail: Please send your application or inquiries to grants@WilburFoundation.org