Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice which make philanthropy necessary.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.

How to Apply

 

1.

Review Our Grant Guidelines

To ensure your application gets the attention it deserves, please review our guidelines outlining what we traditionally support, and those organizations and categories that we traditionally do not.


2.

Reach Out To Us

As you are drafting your proposal, please reach out to us for questions. Oftentimes, we will schedule a meeting to hear about your project in full and visit your location prior to our board meeting.


3.

Complete The Online Application Form

This form is the most essential part of the process. Our site lets you quickly register, and then you will be able to fill out your application on your timetable. Drafts are automatically saved on our servers, so no worries about losing your place or your work. Any and all attachments, requested or otherwise, can also be uploaded on the platform.


4.

Submission Deadlines

Our foundation has two grant cycles, one that concludes in late-February and one that concludes in late-August. The application process opens up five months prior and closes four weeks prior to these cycles. Please see the online application for specific dates and times.