We have reached the maximum number of pre-proposal applications for this cycle and can accept no additional submissions. Applications date-stamped after 6:30 PM, Thursday, September 13 will not be accepted for review. We appreciate the strong interest shown by numerous organizations serving the Lowcountry, Newberry and Joanna, SC. We understand that needs are diverse and […]
The third and final grant cycle of 2018 will open on Sept. 1 and close when the number of eligible pre-proposals reaches 25 or at 5 pm on Sept. 15, whichever occurs first. The cutoff points are firm. The window will close no later than 5 pm on the 15th even if that date falls […]
The window for submitting new pre-proposals opened on April 1 and will close at 5 PM on Sunday, April 15 or when we hit the limit of 25 eligible pre-proposals, whichever comes first. When you submit a pre-proposal to the submission mailbox, you will very quickly receive an automated reply. If the window for submission […]
In a few days, our clocks will “spring ahead” to Daylight Savings Time. The redbuds, azaleas and pollen count all indicate that our area is not waiting for the official start of spring at the equinox. The Joanna Foundation is midway through the first grant cycle of the year and the trustees are inspired and […]
A belated Happy 2018 to all our friends and colleagues, with more cold(er) weather in the first three weeks of the year than in all of 2017! We will post a summary of our 2017 grant year. We are already up to our elbows in the first grant cycle of this year! The next window […]
The 2017 season for requesting funds from The Joanna Foundation is closed. The 2018 season will open on January 1. Pre-proposals will be accepted 01/01-01/15/2018 on a first-come, first-served basis, until 5 PM on January 15 or when the number of eligible pre-proposals reaches 25, whichever occurs first. To submit a pre-proposal, please do these tasks in this order: […]
The third and final grant cycle of the year will open for receipt of new pre-proposals on Sept. 1 and close when the number of eligible pre-proposals reaches 25 or at 5 pm on Sept. 15, whichever occurs first. We continue to be impressed by your interest in our small foundation and excited by your creativity and dedication […]
The second grant cycle of 2017 will open for receipt of new pre-proposals on April 1 and will close when the number of eligible pre-proposals reaches 25 or at 5 pm on April 15, whichever occurs first. To apply, first, take the eligibility self-survey to make sure your organization is currently eligible. Then, read the guidelines and the FAQs […]
You owe it to yourself to take a couple of hours to experience the history, culture, science and art of indigo. Enough Pie, a local community advocate and “creative placemaker,” will continue to host Vat Shack Community Dye Days every other Saturday morning until November 5 at Joseph Floyd Manor Park (near the corner of […]
We made it to the finals but not to the top. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) judges did not select The Joanna Foundation to be Foundation of the Year. We received a letter last week with this information but as yet we have no other information about the outcome. Of course, we wish it […]
How did The Joanna Foundation fare in the finals for Foundation of the Year for 2016? We are hoping to receive word soon. In mid-June we submitted our response to the finalists’ questionnaire to the American Fundraising Professionals (AFP) association. If you would like to read our response, click here. We will let everyone know […]
The Joanna Foundation is a finalist for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) 2016 Award for Outstanding Foundation! Thanks to your votes, we made it into the top 3 out of 16 nominees in the US and Canada. This is wonderful and amazing. The next phase will take a little time. It involves providing additional information […]
The third and final grant cycle of the year will open for receipt of new pre-proposals on Sept. 1 and will close when the number of eligible pre-proposals reaches 25 or at 5 pm on Sept. 15, whichever occurs first. We continue to be impressed by your interest in our small foundation and excited by your creativity and […]
The window for submitting pre-proposals is open as of April 1! We will accept up to 25 pre-proposals for review. Pre-proposals will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. The window for submission will close when the number of eligible pre-proposals reaches 25, OR at 5 PM on April 15—whichever occurs first. When the window for submission closes, […]
The Joanna Foundation offers three pre-proposal due dates during the year: January 15 April 15 September 15 A pre-proposal is required for further consideration. Submittals must be sent to the Foundation’s submission mailbox. The “Contact Us” dialog box on the web site is for questions and comments; it will not convey an attachment. Do not try to submit via the Contact Form. Pre-proposals may be submitted no […]
The window for submitting pre-proposals for the January 15, 2016 due date is closed. We will start accepting pre-proposals for the next grant cycle on April 1. Please review the guidance for applying on the Grants (How to Apply) page of this web site. Be sure to take the eligibility self-survey to confirm whether your […]
The window for receipt of pre-proposals for our Winter 2016 Cycle is open as of January 1. The window will close at 5 pm on January 15 or when the number of eligible pre-proposals received hits 25—whichever comes first. Questions regarding the pre-proposal process and procedures may be sent via the “Contact Us” link. Please […]
The Joanna Foundation will accept up to 25 pre-proposals for the September due date The window for submitting pre-proposals is open as of September 1. The total number of pre-proposals accepted for review will be 25. Pre-proposals will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. The window for submission will close at 5 PM on Sept. […]
The Joanna Foundation is implementing changes immediately to optimize thoughtful review of requests for funding. Effective with the impending September 15 due date, the following guidelines are in effect: The total number of pre-proposals accepted for review will be 25. Pre-proposals will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. The window for submission will continue […]
We are overwhelmed by the creative energy of the eligible organizations and your enthusiastic interest in The Joanna Foundation. Literally. With great deliberation, we have concluded we must limit the number of pre-proposals accepted in order to provide a thorough, thoughtful consideration of each one We view this as a shared problem and we sincerely […]