2009 Grant Application

Dear Lindbergh Grant Applicant:

It is our great pleasure to invite you to apply for Lindbergh Grant funding. The application deadline is June 12, 2008, for funding in 2009.

Over the last 29 years, the Lindbergh Foundation has endeavored to honor the Lindberghs’ legacy by funding innovative projects that foster the environment and keep the planet in balance. These projects should demonstrate balance between technological advancements and environmental preservation. Each year, the Lindbergh Foundation awards grants in amounts up to $10,580 each (the cost of building the Spirit of St. Louis in 1927). Over the years, Lindbergh Grants have become increasingly well known, supporting innovative ideas often at an early stage in their development and establishing pilot projects that subsequently receive significant additional funding from other sources. You are invited to visit our web site at www.lindberghfoundation.org to learn more about our mission and programs. (Please note that funding cannot be used for scholarships or tuition.)

The respect for the Lindbergh Grants program has grown over the years due to the thorough review process each application receives. The application must pass a staff review for completeness and appropriateness, and a “balance” review prior to being submitted for technical review, so writing in layman’s terms, especially in sections 9 and 10, is beneficial. Make certain that you clearly reveal how your project and the future results of your work will demonstrate a balance between the advancement of technology and the preservation of the human/natural environment. In some instances, current technology used in a new field or new use of existing technology or even limiting or reversing advancements can bring balance to a particular issue. If this is true in your work, please clearly identify that concept within your balance statement. Make sure you follow the guidelines and submit a complete application. Projects that are most often selected for funding by the Lindbergh Foundation Board of Directors have applications with concise and clearly stated objectives and procedures, and include language that even the non-scientist or the non-medical person can easily understand. Your endorsers submit their reports separately, so follow-up may be necessary. Above all, please help us understand the importance of your work by quantifying your expected results.

Thank you for your interest in the Lindbergh Grants program and we look forward to receiving your application. Please note that in addition to the required paper copies, we are requesting you submit the application in PDF format, if possible, as well to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please label the PDF file with the PI name; last name, first name and year.

Sincerely,

Clare Hallward
Grants Selection Committee

P.S. Our staff is available to discuss questions about your proposed project and the application requirements. To make the most of our visit, review the “Grants Program” section of the Foundation's website at www.lindberghfoundation.org prior to calling. It offers valuable insight into the grants process and its goals. (A key place to look is the “Frequently Asked Questions” section.) The grant application form is also available in a browseable and downloadable format in the “Grants Program” section of the website.