FAQs
We Are Currently Not Accepting Grant Applications
Please check back in late Spring / early Summer 2021


The Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation operates as a charitable organization designed to cultivate and reward entrepreneurship, create jobs and expand economic opportunity. Based in Annapolis Maryland, the Ratcliffe Foundation provides funds to institutions to encourage entrepreneurship in non-traditional business fields such as skilled trades, arts & design, and aquaculture & environmental sciences. The Ratcliffe Foundation strives to integrate its programs with the local communities through mentorships and business involvement.
GRANT PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation is currently NOT accepting new grant applications. You may check back in late spring/early summer 2021 for any updates.
What We Typically Fund
The Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation provides grant funds to not-for-profit institutions to foster entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic growth. Programs include industries ranging from the arts & aquaculture to the skilled trades. Many of the institutions provide training and seed funds to support innovation and new venture creation.
What We Do Not Fund
The Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation does not provide grant funding to individuals, For-profit businesses, political organization, K-12 education systems, and programs that do not align with our mission.
Our Priorities
We only award grants to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations.
Our priorities include working with community colleges, universities, and other organizations that support entrepreneurship, innovation and job creation. Within these programs there is an emphasis on cultivating entrepreneurship and growing small businesses in a variety of industries including:

Skilled Trades

Arts & Design

Aquaculture & Environmental Sciences
Types of programs we support:

Scholarships

Centers for Entrepreneurship
