Application

The Frost Foundation now exclusively accepts online applications.

We only fund organizations that qualify as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, organizations fiscally sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3), or government and tribal entities. If your organization does not meet one of these criteria, you are not eligible for funding.

We have two annual deadlines for Letters of Intent (LOIs): June 1 (Mid-Year Cycle) and December 1 (End-of-Year Cycle).

The Board of Directors meets twice a year — once in the spring and once in the fall — to review full applications and make funding decisions.

Please refer to the Grant Cycle Information below for the full schedule of application deadlines and review periods.

For questions related specifically to the application process please email applications@frostfound.org

Please note: Applications can be saved and completed later before submission.

Deadlines: June 1 and December 1

Preview LOI here

Preview full application here

Our Funding Philosophy

The Frost Foundation encourages organizations to apply no more than once every 18 months for our Mid-Year and End-of-Year Cycles. This approach allows us to maintain a dynamic and diverse portfolio while supporting organizational planning and financial resilience. Also, we may recommend that organizations take a break from applying for several cycles after receiving multiple grants. These pauses allow for both new voices and innovations to be heard as well as encourage sustainability among our existing partners.

Grant Cycle Information

  • Grant Application Timeline

    • Letter of Intent (LOI) Due: June 1

    • Full Application Due (by invitation): Early August (6 weeks after invitation sent)

    • Board Meeting: September

    • Award Notifications Sent: by early November

    • Funds Distributed: by early November

  • Grant Application Timeline

    • Letter of Intent (LOI) Due: December 1

    • Full Application Due (by invitation): Early February (6 weeks after invitation sent)

    • Board Meeting: March

    • Award Notifications Sent: by early May

    • Funds Distributed: by early May