How to Apply

Prior to submitting a grant, an organization must contact Memorial Foundation and arrange a brief meeting to determine the potential eligibility of the request. At this meeting, Foundation staff will explain the procedure for applying for a grant. This is necessary for each grant request.

To complete Memorial Foundation’s Online Grant Application, click here.

Information requested in the online application includes:

• Background information including brief history, statement of purpose of the organization, and overview of programs and people served.
• Brief description of funding request including overview of project plans and timetables.
• Description of the need for the program and its impact on the population served. 
• Goals and objectives and how outcomes will be measured.
• Source of funding commitments received and pending to date.

In addition to the online grant narrative requested, the following attachments must be uploaded:

• Board of Directors roster with name and company affiliation (one-page listing).
• The organization’s operating budget for the fiscal year that funding is requested and an itemized budget if applicable. 
• Most recent financial audit. If most current year-end financial statements have not yet been audited, include most current, unaudited balance sheet and income & expense statement.
• Include report of any internal control related matters identified in the financial audit. (Note: This is a separate letter to the Board of Directors not included in your audit.)
• Internal Revenue Service determination letter confirming the Organization’s tax-exempt status.

Meetings and site visits may be scheduled with applicant organization by the Foundation as appropriate.