The Ross Foundation accepts pre-proposals in the following program areas:* Education* Arts and Cultural Enrichment* Community Beautification & Improvement* Historical Preservation* Mental Health & the Developmentally Disabled* Forestry Research & Conservation ManagementThe major focus of the Foundation’s philanthropic program has historically been restricted to projects that are located in the Clark County, Arkansas area.The Ross Foundation seeks proposals for innovative programs and projects from organizations which can demonstrate tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) or public charity status under Sections 509(a)(1) or (2) of the Internal Revenue Code. Funding is not provided for political lobbying, political advocacy or legislative activities, or grants to individuals. Funding is generally not provided for operating expenses of established agencies, grants to foreign organizations, grants for foreign expenditure or debt reduction drives.Pre-proposals may be submitted any time during the year. If the project described in the pre-proposal is consistent with the interests of the Ross Foundation Board of Trustees, the applicant will be asked to prepare a full proposal. 4/9