Special Opportunities Fund

Since 1921, the Corporation has always had some funds put aside outside the main program foci to allow the foundation to support projects that are related to the Corporation's history and/or present a one-time only funding opportunity. Given the demands on the Corporation's budget and the number of new initiatives being launched foundation-wide, these projects will likely be few in number. No unsolicited proposals will be accepted. Rather, program staff members foundation-wide who receive proposals that they consider "special opportunities" will make the case for support from this fund, probably once or twice a year. Geri Mannion, Program Director, U.S. Democracy and Special Opportunities Fund, manages the fund.