LOIs for Freedom in Practice Grants Program

The Rising Tide Foundation seeks to promote freedom to improve the quality of life everywhere and was created with the belief that those who are most vulnerable to critical issues and who are willing and ready to take on responsibility are the most effective agents of change and should contribute as members of society with a spirit of freedom to solve their problems.

The foundation believes that the market economy, in concert with limited government and the rule of law, holds the greatest promise of freedom and prosperity for all and that personal freedom and the free market economy, as ideals, are continuously threatened by the power of big government and big business intervening to enhance “social justice,” “equity,” or “efficiency” in markets. 

To advance its vision, the foundation invites applications for its Freedom in Practice program, which supports projects that articulate and promote the core beliefs of the foundation, have the potential to eliminate obstacles that impede creative individuals, and give a “hand-up” rather than just a “hand-out.” Specifically, the foundation seeks projects aimed at developing private-sector solutions to societal problems; offering solutions to the problems created by government and crony capitalist interventions; offering strategies for making such interventions unnecessary and unattractive going forward; designing and implementing programs that enhance individuals’ capacities for self-determination, individual choice, and peaceful, voluntary cooperation in society; and discovering methods to teach freedom in more effective ways or to new audiences.

Letters of intent are accepted on a rolling basis. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal. 

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Rising Tide Foundation website.