Grant Application

  • 2024 Applications

    Applications for 2024 will open January 15th.

    The foundation will only be accepting unsolicited applications from organizations that have been funded within the last 3 years.

    If you are an organization that is interested in applying for a grant and meets the eligibility requirements, but has not received a grant from us within the last 3 years, you may submit a brief project or program summary for consideration. See the Statement of Inquiry section below.

  • Eligibility

    Grant applications will be considered from established tax-exempt organizations and institutions whose purposes are charitable, educational, artistic, promoting conservation, or providing social and health services in the community.

    Applicant organizations must have a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt status to be eligible to apply. Proof of 501(c)(3) status is required. Individuals or lobbying organizations are not eligible to apply.

    The Board will consider eligible proposals within seasonal guidelines, but please be aware that funding limitations, geographic preference (see Home page), and Board interests prevent many applications from being approved.

  • Application Periods

    The Foundation’s Board of Directors meets two times per calendar year to consider unsolicited requests – in the spring and in the fall. Funding requests can be submitted once the application process opens up in January.

    The Application deadline for the Spring funding period is April 15 and for the Fall funding period is September 15.

    Invited requests may be considered at other times during the year.

    Organizations may only submit one application for consideration each year.

    Applications may be carried over for consideration into a future period.

  • Application Procedure

    You will need your IRS Tax ID# (as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization) to begin the online application process.

    You will be asked to either use an existing user account to log in or to create an account. The username (email) will be used for correspondence during the application process.

    We prefer and encourage online applications, but if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a written proposal. Contact Jennifer at jennifer@deefoundation.com for guidelines.

Recent Recipients & Invited Requestors

If you are an organization that has received a grant from the foundation within the last 3 years, or have been invited to apply, click the button below to start your application.

Further instructions are included on the application form and will be sent through email correspondence.

 

Statement of Inquiry

If you are an organization that is interested in applying for a grant and meets the eligibility requirements, but has not received a grant from us within the last 3 years, you may submit a brief project or program summary for consideration.

If your project or program meets the foundation’s interests and goals, you may be invited to submit an application.