Available below are guidelines and application forms for PYM’s granting groups, and a list of frequently asked questions about the application process. Most groups accept applications through the PYM Grantmaking Portal. The application process for all groups is detailed below.
Questions? Please contact Grants@pym.org. The PYM grants page lists all the PYM Granting Groups.
Application Forms & Guidelines
Aging Assistance & Greenleaf Granting Groups
- Apply using the Aging Grants Application Form.
Anna T Jeanes Cremation Fund
- Apply using the PYM Grantmaking Portal.
Education – Post Secondary Tuition Assistance
Education – Tuition Assistance For Friends Children in PYM Friends Schools
- Download forms from the Friends Education Fund website
Emergency Fund
Fund For Sufferings
- Apply using the PYM Grantmaking Portal.
Quaker Fund for Indigenous Communities Guidelines
- Apply using the PYM Grantmaking Portal.
Membership Development Support Fund
- Apply using the PYM Grantmaking Portal.
Quaker Buildings & Programs Granting Group
- Apply using the PYM Grantmaking Portal.
Travel and Witness Granting Group
- Travel & Witness Guidelines [PDF]
- Apply using the PYM Grantmaking Portal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Forms & Guidelines
Why does PYM make grants for some purposes and not others?
PYM’s grants are made almost entirely from restricted funds. Our program areas reflect our donors’ restrictions.
Do the groups always follow their guidelines when considering grant applications?
Yes. Guidelines are important statements of grant scope, purpose, priorities and expectations. They are created to guide applicants in preparing proposals AND to guide granting groups in reaching their decisions.
How do I find out whether the guidelines I have are current?
Most PYM granting groups post their current guidelines on the PYM Grants page.
Can individuals apply?
Yes, to some Granting Groups but not to all. Sixty percent of PYM’s grants are made to individuals – for religious service, travel and witness, to support those who suffer financially as a result of war tax resistance, and to assist members, especially aging Friends, in financial need.
Can organizations apply?
Yes, to some Granting Groups but not to all. Quaker Meetings, schools, retirement communities and libraries are most often eligible. Native American groups may apply to Indian Committee. Other organizations may not apply, unless specifically invited by a granting group to make application for purposes that align with a donors’ requirements or allowed by a Granting Group’s guidelines.
Can I apply for more than one grant at a time?
You may apply to several different sources for a single project or need when the amount needed exceeds the capacity of a single granting group. Be sure to tell all groups what you have requested from other sources. If there is no overlapping request, demonstrate that that is the case.
May I re-apply to the same granting group?
Yes, to some Granting Groups but not to all. Check the group’s guidelines. Some granting groups limit the frequency of application – for instance, once per fiscal year, or once every three years. Once you have received a grant for which a report is required, you will not normally be eligible to apply again until a satisfactory report has been received.
Some guidelines mention a “site visit.” What is a “site visit”?
Some PYM granting groups send members to visit applicants, in order to better understand the projects and the people involved, and the nature of each organization’s decision-making and engagement in the work. When you apply for a grant, if you are contacted to set up a site visit, try to give site visitors an opportunity to see your normal operations and relevant locations, and to meet board, committee and staff members, if any, who will carry out the project. PYM groups that make site visits normally do so before grant decisions are made. Occasionally follow-up visits are made to assess the impact that the grant has had on the organization and the people it serves.
What is the difference between ‘budget’ and ‘actual’ financial figures?
Budget figures are projected, an educated guess about anticipated income and expense. Actual figures are the real income amounts received, and the expenses incurred during a specific period or for a specific project in the past. Multi-year financial reports and budgets often compare budget and actual figures.
