For the rest of 2008, we are focusing our work on transitioning to our new strategy. Our remaining 2008 budget will be used for transition grants to long-term grantees and to fund continuing programs. As a result, we will not be accepting any new letters of inquiry or grant proposals for the remainder of 2008.
In identifying the group of organizations who were invited to apply for transition grants, our decisions were guided by the following criteria:

	Organizations that have received a substantial number of Bush Foundation grants in the past 10 years (excluding those participating in defined, multi-year programs with a specified beginning and end date).
	Organizations that have become highly reliant on the Bush Foundation for their initiatives or annual operating budget.

The organizations we invited to apply for these transition grants have received separate information directly from us.
 
As we refine our strategies, we will publish information on our website on how organizations with ideas or programs that may advance our goals can share those ideas with us. You can expect this information to be on our website in late 2008 or early 2009.

To learn more, refer to …

Letter from the President
Changes to current programs: What you can expect
Transition period
Frequently asked questions

If you have a specific question, email us at newdirection@bushfoundation.org.