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Grant applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and approved applications will be funded three times per year. Please review the funding cycles for specific dates. Grants of up to $10,000 per grant will be awarded each cycle. Organizations may only receive one grant per calendar year.

Funding requests must align with the Foundation's mission
• Organization must be tax exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Supporting documentation in the form of the IRS determination letter (IRS Letter 1045), IRS Form W-9, and your EIN number must be submitted with your proposal.
• Organization must be based within the Members 1st service area.
• Organization must be in good financial standing.
• Organization is non-discriminatory for any reason, including race, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation and/or national origin.
• Exceptions from these criteria may be made in situations of large-scale crises, such as national disasters.
• Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000

The Members 1st Charitable Foundation does not provide financial support to the following:

• Programs, projects or events that benefit specific individuals.
• Religious organizations unless the program is a secular community outreach program benefiting the community at large (e.g. homeless shelter, food bank).
• Political organizations, campaigns or candidates.
• Parent/Teacher Associations and Organizations.
• Fraternal Organizations.

2021 Funding Cycle:

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Cycle 2:

Cycle 3