Application Process

Steps: 

Step 1: Review the Guidelines

Before beginning your application, review our funding priorities, eligibility requirements, and application resources to ensure your project aligns with the Foundation's mission. 

Step 2: Prepare Your Application

Gather the required information and supporting materials, including your project description, budget, timeline, and anticipated outcomes. Don’t forget the signature page! 

Step 3: Submit Your Application by November 

Applications are submitted through our online grant portal during the designated application period. I want to talk to you about how we do this. 

Step 4: Application Review & Selection

The Board of Trustees carefully reviews each eligible application and makes funding decisions based on the Foundation's priorities and available resources. Applicants will be notified once funding decisions have been finalized. 

Step 5: Grant Award & Reporting

Organizations receiving funding will receive award information, grant agreements, and reporting expectations. We enjoy learning about the impact of funded projects and encourage grantees to share updates, photos, and success stories throughout the life of their project.

Timeline: 

Application Cycle Opens: Fall (Sept 1)

Application Deadline: Nov 1

Reader Review & Board Selection: Nov - Early December

Funding Decisions Announced: Late December

Grant Awards Distributed: Early January

• Non-profit recipients required to provide letter acknowledging receipt of funds

Project Reporting: Due April 1

Annual Recipient Reception: Mid April

• Requirement for all recipients