Considering applying for a Strategic Project grant from the Murdock Trust? Join us the first week of March for informational webinars to help you determine if your project aligns with our current priorities before investing time in a Letter of Inquiry (LOI).
In the week before our March LOI submission period opens, we're hosting webinars on funding priorities and eligibility guidelines in each area of focus, plus one general session covering grantmaking updates and eligibility applicable to all areas of focus.
These sessions are intended to provide clarity and save nonprofits time. Our goal is to help you assess fit and plan accordingly, whether that means waiting to apply until your project fits within current priorities or timing your submission strategically.
All sessions will be recorded and available on our website, Vimeo, and YouTube. This series covers Strategic Projects only. Programs, convenings, and initiative grants will not be discussed.
Date | Time (Pacific Time Zone) | Session Topic | Speaker | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3/2/26 | 12-12:45 PM | General Grantmaking Updates & Eligibility | Pauline Fong, Chief Program & Impact Officer | |
3/3/26 | 11-11:30 AM | Education & Leadership Development | Elaine Charpentier Philippi, Acting Program Director, Education, and Pauline Fong, Chief Program & Impact Officer | |
3/3/26 | 1:30-2:00 PM | Scientific Research | Aaron Putzke, Vice President, Scientific Research | |
3/4/26 | 11-11:30 AM | Artistic & Cultural Expression | Lorin Schmit Dunlop, Senior Director, Artistic & Cultural Expression and Michelle Boss Barba, Senior Program Officer, Artistic & Cultural Expression | |
3/4/26 | 1-1:30 PM | Health & Environmental Stewardship | Jill Lemke, Vice President, Grants Management & Training, and Kim Newman, Senior Program Officer, Health & Environmental Stewardship | |
3/5/26 | 12-12:45 PM | Civic Engagement & Community Services | Rudy Carrasco, Vice President, Civic Engagement & Community Services; Jeremy White, Senior Program Officer, Civic Engagement & Community Services; and Jennifer Groth, Senior Program Officer, Civic Engagement & Community Services |
General Grantmaking Updates & Eligibility Session:
This session will cover updates to submission window timing and general grantmaking eligibility applicable to all organizations and projects, in response to recent increases in grant demand. We welcome all organizations interested in applying for a Murdock Trust grant to attend this general eligibility session, but please also note below and attend the session that will cover specific eligibility for your organization type.
Individual Focus Area Sessions:
Each session will provide information on eligibility guidelines, updates, and funding priorities for organizations within that focus area. You'll have the opportunity to submit questions in advance during registration and there will be a live Q&A portion.
Artistic & Cultural Expression: Join this session to learn about eligibility guidelines and funding priorities for arts and art support organizations, museums & cultural heritage, cultural institutions, and more.
Civic Engagement & Community Services: Join this session to learn about eligibility guidelines and funding priorities for community service organizations, organizations strengthening democracy and civic engagement, and faith formation groups.
Education & Leadership Development: Join this session to learn about eligibility guidelines and funding priorities for education and education support organizations, community foundations, and nonprofit and leadership development organizations.
Health & Environmental Stewardship: Join this session to learn about Strategic Project eligibility guidelines and funding priorities for organizations working in healthcare, mental health, support for people with disabilities, and environmental stewardship.
Scientific Research: Join this session to learn about Strategic Project eligibility guidelines and funding priorities for Tier 1 and Tier 2 public universities, primarily undergraduate institutions, and biomedical research institutions.
Not sure which webinar applies to your organization? Review our eligibility guidelines to determine which funding area aligns with your organization. Be sure to note the "last updated" date as eligibility changes periodically.