How to Apply for a Grant

Application Process

McElhattan Foundation accepts proposals on a rolling basis.

Inquiry

Review our Program Guidelines and determine your eligibility

If eligible, complete our Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire

Foundation staff will review the RFI and contact you

Invitation

Foundation staff develop a recommendation for the Board

Recommendations are voted on by the Board on a rolling basis

If invited, submit your Full Proposal via the grant portal

Foundation staff review Full Proposal & may request additional information

Foundation conducts a Site Visit
(in-person or virtual)

Recommendation

Decision

Staff notify applicants of the Board’s decision

Applicants complete a Grant Agreement via the grant portal

Funding is distributed to successful applicants following the Board’s decision

Additional Application Materials

Here’s a checklist of all the links and uploads we require as a part of the Application Process:

  • Project Budget (upload)

  • Resume or LinkedIn Profile for organization leadership (upload or link)

  • List of Board of Directors (upload)

  • Latest Balance Sheet (upload)

  • Most recently available income statement (upload)

  • Cash flow statement (upload)

  • Projected cash flow for the next 12 months (upload)

  • List of top ten funding sources and uses (for past five years) (upload)

  • Audited financial statement (upload)

Frequently Asked Questions