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.


We are moving to a new Grantee and Applicant Portal. You will be required to securely sign in with a new Blackbaud ID, or use an existing Blackbaud ID if you use other Blackbaud products. Please bookmark Applicant Portal to access and return to your applications and add noreply@yourcause.com to your safe senders list.


We are encouraging grantees to add all additional applicant contacts who should have access to the application. Be advised that your application history will be starting over in the new portal. Questions? Reach out to the Memorial Foundation team at admin@memfoundation.org.


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.
  • 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.
  • 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.