In Sidney R. Baer, Jr.’s lifetime alone, the advancements in the prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of schizophrenia have been monumental. As modern medicine continues to evolve to meet the needs of the mentally ill, the Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation is proud to support the clinical research that makes this type of progress possible. We are enthusiastic advocates for research topics that fall under the umbrellas of cognitive and behavioral sciences, and are eager to play a part in a greater scientific understanding of mental illness.
The Trustees of the Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation are extremely grateful for all the courageous work that has been done by the Foundation’s grantees to support those in need during these difficult times.
Step One
- Determine Eligibility
Determine your eligibility to apply. Review the Impact Gallery & Grant Guidelines pages to identify if your grant request would be a good fit for The Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation.
Step Two
- Complete Letter of Intent – NEW LETTER OF INTENT PROCESS!!
Please register your charitable organization through the Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation, U.S. Bank, NA Trustee Online Portal using the link below. Please be sure to CREATE NEW ACCOUNT to create your login credentials. Once registered, you will have access to the Letter of Intent Online Document.
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Letters of Intent will be accepted November 1st through March 1st. The LOI process will close at 10 pm (CST) on March 1st.
Step Three
- Letter of Intent Review
The Grantmaking Committee will review your Letter of Intent form within two months of the grant cycle’s respective LOI deadline. In the event the Committee is interested in pursuing your request, you will receive an invitation to apply for the upcoming grant cycle. The invitation will include detailed instructions about how and where to apply.
Step Four
- Complete Grant Application
If invited, you will be provided a private link to the complete Grant Application. If you are approved to submit a Grant Application, the application must be submitted no later than May 31st.
Step Five
- Award Notification
Decisions on grants are made by the Grantmaking Committee of The Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation. You will be notified whether or not you were awarded a grant from The Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation and in what amount.
Step Six
- Submit Progress Report
NEW PROCESS required for The Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation progress reports. Please access your organization’s account if you were notified to complete a full or interim progress report to meet the deadlines. Only awarded agencies will receive notification from the Grant Interface/Foundant website for this form.
