How to Apply for a Grant

Step 1: See If Your Grant Proposal Is Eligible

We offer three grant categories: Strategic, Community Impact, and Community Enrichment. Please note that each grant category may have different application requirements and deadlines.

You can review what we support and our criteria & policies for more information on grant types and funding priorities.

Step 2: Contact Us

Organizations seeking grants or wishing to explore possible projects must contact us to discuss your organization and grant proposal. After this initial consultation, you will receive an access code for the grant category you want to apply for.

Step 3: Submit Your Grant Application

All grant applications must be submitted through our online application system and by the grant round deadline. Visit our grantee login page to create an account and submit an application.

Strategic Grants (Letter of Inquiry required)

Strategic Grants are accepted twice yearly, with reviews conducted in May and November. Following an initial consultation with Foundation staff, if your proposal aligns with our priorities, you will receive an access code to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI).

If your LOI is approved, you will receive an email notification indicating that a complete grant application has been requested.

Please note that, due to limited resources and a high volume of requests, we may be unable to accommodate all proposals, even those that align with our mission.

Community Impact and Community Enrichment Grants

Community Impact and Community Enrichment Grants are accepted quarterly, with reviews conducted in January, May, July, and November. Unlike other grants, a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) is not required for these applications.

To apply, you will need an access code, which you can obtain by contacting the Foundation staff. Access codes are provided after a consultation to ensure your project aligns with our Foundation’s priorities. Once confirmed, we’ll guide you through the next steps of the application process.

Planning Your Grant

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How We Make Our Final Grant Decisions

The Foundation Director will carefully review your grant application and funding request. During this process, our staff may contact you for additional information if necessary. Final decisions are made by the Board of Directors and are typically completed within 6 weeks after the application deadline during the next scheduled Board meeting.

You can expect to receive notification of the Board’s decision 5-7 business days after their meeting. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we strive to conduct a thorough and timely evaluation of each application.