When can I submit a proposal?
RFPs open and close on a scheduled basis throughout the year allowing for review by program staff. Check the open RFP for specific due dates. Proposals received by March 1 are forwarded for consideration at the April board meeting; proposals received by July 1 are forwarded for consideration at the August Board meeting; and proposals received by November 1 are forwarded for consideration at the December board meeting. ILTF’s board of directors makes all decisions on grant awards.
What is the review process once I submit my proposal?
The primary process by which ILTF considers potential projects is through our Request for Proposal (RFP) process. An RFP is a document placed on the Foundation’s website that solicits proposals from qualified applicants for a specific need or type of project in Indian Country. Proposal specifications and criteria are developed according to our strategies related to education, cultural awareness, economic opportunity and legal reform.
Once proposals for open RFPs are received, ILTF staff conducts a review of all required materials. If additional information or clarification is needed, the candidate is contacted. Upon completion of the review, an overview of the project is submitted to ILTF’s board of directors for a decision. The ILTF board makes all final decisions on project funding three times a year at regularly scheduled board meetings in April, August and December.
Do you accept proposals for other projects than what is currently open?
ILTF may consider proposals that are not submitted in conjunction with an RFP cycle. In these cases, proposals must closely align with the mission and strategies of the organization and Indian self-determination. Furthermore, ILTF looks specifically for projects that will have a broad, positive and replicable impact on Indian Country, while at the same time respecting the differences between, and unique circumstances of, tribes and Indian communities.
ILTF rarely provides funding outside of our mission and strategic focus areas but remains open to innovative projects having a significant impact on land issues in Indian Country.
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Note: Given the current economic climate, we are not accepting unsolicited proposals at this time.
