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Apply for a Grant

The Foundation funds programs in the areas of Stable Homes, Stable Families; Foster Care and Adoption; and Academic and Career Success that address one of our Foundation outcomes. Before completing your application, please review the:

• Eligibility Criteria   
• Foundation outcomes 
• Grant Guidelines  

Online Applications

There is a $50,000 limit for unsolicited requests. Requests for over $50,000 are by invitation only.

Only programs that meet one or more of the Foundation's outcomes will be considered for funding. There is a $50,000 limit for unsolicited requests. Requests for over $50,000 are by invitation only.

• Direct Service Projects and General Operating Support – This application is for requests that have a primary goal of providing direct services to children, youth and their families.

• Public Awareness/Education – This application is for projects whose primary intent is to raise public awareness and promote education of issues related to one of our Foundation outcomes.

• Capacity Building – This application is for organizations that seek to increase their effectiveness and enhance their sustainability.

A fourth type is by invitation only:

• Capital Projects – Capital funding supports new construction, acquisitions, renovations and major equipment purchases.

Grant Deadlines

Proposals must be submitted online by midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the date indicated below. Attachments - letter(s) of commitment (if applicable) and audited financials (if available) - must be postmarked on the same date.

Submission Dates: September 8, 2010

Notification Dates: November 12, 2010

Mail attachments only to the following address:

Freddie Mac Foundation
c/o Grants Manager
8250 Jones Branch Drive
Mail Stop A40
McLean, VA 22102-3110

Please direct questions related to the online application to our online consultant, using the application's e-mail links. For specific questions about our grantmaking program, you may call the Foundation at (703) 918-8888 or email the Foundation.