Grants may range from $1000 to $3000. A recipient may receive a lifetime total of $6000 for one purpose from the Lyman Fund by applying for and receiving a second grant. Grant applications are considered and given out by the Board in April and October of each year.
The Lyman Fund does not currently grant to persons dwelling outside of the United States.
Step One: Form Your Clearness Committee
The clearness committee is a product of the centuries-old Quaker clearness process. It may be used by anyone seeking Divine guidance about the way forward on any number of problems. Here, we recommend it as a way of illuminating, nurturing, energizing, and focusing your plans for your journey and your project. More about Clearness Committees maybe found here
Step Two: Create and Send in Your Application Packet
Follow these instructions to create your application packet which will include:
- Your Contact information
- Background information about you and your spiritual journey
- A proposal for your undertaking.
- A completed copy of the Lyman Fund budget worksheet
- Examples of previous creative work (if any and if relevant)
Your completed application packet should be emailed to:
application@thelymanfund.org
Step Three: Request Your letters of Recommendation.
- A letter of recommendation from one member of your clearness committee
- A second letter of recommendation from someone (not a family member or someone involved in your project) who knows you well.
The letters of recommendation should be sent directly by the author to Stephen Cobb, preferably over email.
The deadline for receipt of the applications is March 15 for the spring cycle, and September 15 for the fall cycle.
Questions can be submitted to thelymanfund@gmail.com