References from existing grantees and like-focused individuals and foundations. We monitor relevant networks of organizations within our areas of focus. The inquiry page on our website.

Use the contact form on our bilingual website (we always respond).

We have two grant cycles each year (spring and fall).

To avoid wasting the time of organizations, we aspire to connect with potential partners before the application process to explore fit. For that reason, we receive minimal applications for new funding (less than 5 new applicants per year).

For New Orleans, we fund between 5-8 entities each year. In Guatemala, the number of active partners is between 15-20 organizations and networks.

The majority of our grants are unrestricted (general operating).

The Ward Foundation currently provides one-year, renewable grants. We strive to make sure to inform current grantees well in advance of any plans to sunset their funding.

The foundation has a limited amount each year to support the capital projects of existing or previous grantees, but capital gifts are restricted to a specific project.

Currently, the Ward Foundation only grants to entities with a US 501(c)3 or US fiscal sponsor. We also fund entities in Guatemala that have legal recognition.

Yes, in addition to English, we can field any communications in Spanish.

Yes, though we try to clarify any misalignment well before the proposal process.