APPLICATION PROCESS

Our application process is designed for us to get to know you and your organization better. We accept grant applications year-round and do not have a defined grant cycle with specific submission deadlines. If we find you to be eligible and a good fit, our staff will set an application timeline specific to your organization.

We look for partners that are dedicated to meeting the basic needs of low-income families in our community in the following areas:

      • Food
      • Physical and Behavioral Health
      • Safety
      • Social Belonging and Culture
      • Transportation

 

How to Apply

We want to help organizations determine fit early, before investing significant time in a grant application process.

Our application process begins with a brief Initial Online Review Form. This initial step helps our team determine basic eligibility and alignment before inviting organizations into our formal grant process. From there, selected organizations may be invited to submit additional information through our online grant portal, beginning with a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) and, if approved, a full application

Step 1: Review Funding Priorities & Eligibility

Before applying, please review our funding priorities and eligibility guidelines above to determine whether your organization and project may be a fit for funding.

Step 2: Complete the Initial Online Review Form

We encourage organizations to begin by completing a brief online form embedded on our website.
This short submission helps our team review:

- Basic eligibility

- Alignment with Foundation priorities

- General project fit

Our goal is to provide early guidance before organizations invest more time in our grant process.
This initial review form is typically required before submitting an LOI.

START INITIAL REVIEW FORM

Step 3: Invitation to Submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI)

Organizations whose projects align with Foundation priorities may be invited to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) through our online grant portal.

Please do not submit unsolicited LOIs outside of this invitation process.

For planning purposes, applicants may preview the LOI questions in advance: Download LOI Question Preview (PDF)

Step 4: Full Grant Application

Organizations approved through the LOI stage will be invited to complete a full grant application within the online grants portal.

For planning purposes, applicants may preview the application questions before beginning: Download Full Application Question Preview (PDF)

Decision Making

Our board makes decisions on grantmaking in the affordable housing, early learning, and economic mobility priority areas no matter the request amount. The Board also decide on basic needs applications over $350,000. Staff determine grantmaking for basic needs applications up to $350,000. All capital requests are reviewed by the Board of Directors.

Grant Report

Grant reporting requirements vary depending on the type, size, and duration of the grant award. Reporting expectations will be discussed with grantees as part of the award process.

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