The Foundation will consider funding of up to $30,000 to a collaborative of two or more organizations that have agreed to enter into the strategic restructuring process.

Examples of how these funds could be used include:

• developing the restructuring plan;
• undertaking the due diligence process (for example, examination of the financial and legal ramifications of a merger);
• completion of related legal work;
• executive recruitment.

To apply for a Planning Grant, submit a letter of inquiry using our Grants Portal.

If, on the basis of your letter of inquiry, the proposed activity or project appears to fit within the scope of the Dyson Foundation's Strategic Restructuring Initiative, you will be invited to submit additional information or a fully developed proposal.  As part of the full proposal, we will ask you to submit the SRI Partner Information Form for all organizations partnering with you on your restructuring project.

Foundation staff will generally work closely with applicants to develop an acceptable proposal and related materials. Please review the How to Apply section of this website for more detailed information on the Dyson Foundation's grantmaking process.

For more information about the purpose and process of strategic restructuring, see the Restructuring, Mergers, & Alliances section on the Resources page of this website.