The Application Process

After determining if your organization meets MEAF's criteria by completing the Grant Proposal Checklist (left) you are welcome to submit a short concept paper for preliminary review. Concept papers are accepted throughout the year. See How To Apply for more information.

More About Eligibility

To learn more about eligibility and determine how your project fits into our mission, please review our priorities & guidelines.

Apply Online: Step 1

MEAF Grant Proposal Checklist

This nine question checklist has been designed to help you determine if your grant proposal may be eligible for consideration for a MEAF grant. If you meet all of the criteria outlined in the following questions, you will be forwarded to the online grant application.

If you do not meet the criteria, we encourage you to further review the Foundation’s priorities & guidelines.

  1. Are you a U.S.-based nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status?