Samuel S. Fels Fund

 

applying for a grant

Here are some things you need to know and links to relevant details.

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how it works

The grant application process

AN OVERVIEW OF THE GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS

  1. Eligibility and Deadline: Read about Fels’ funding focus and review eligibility requirements, above, to determine whether your organization is eligible and is a fit.

    Movement Building

    Deadline: The grant cycle is closed, no additional funding inquiries will be accepted until the next grant cycle opens in 2027.

  2. Prepare: Download the funding inquiry worksheet for an overview of the funding inquiry, stage one of the application process. The worksheet will outline information and documentation needed to complete and submit the funding inquiry by the submission deadline. If you have accessibility needs or questions about the funding inquiry, contact Michelle Currica Hernandez, Grants & Operations Manager, at 215-731-9455 or by email.

  3. Submit Your Funding Inquiry: Details on how coming soon.

  4. Funding Inquiry Review: Your funding inquiry will be reviewed by staff after the submission deadline. You will find out whether your funding inquiry is declined or invited to stage two within 4 to 6 weeks after the submission deadline.

  5. Funding Proposal (invitation only): If your funding inquiry is invited to stage two your organization will complete a full proposal for funding which includes a conversation with program staff, some additional written questions, organizational demographics, and financial statement or 990 tax return. Please note an invitation to submit a proposal does not guarantee funding.

  6. Proposal Review and Decision: Your proposal will be reviewed by staff. If more information is required, staff may reach out to request additional documentation or ask for a follow-up conversation. The proposal is then reviewed by the Board during the autumn meeting. Organizations will be notified by staff about the funding decision.

  7. Grant Payment: If your proposal is approved, a grant agreement packet will be sent electronically within two weeks of the Board decision date. Grantee partners should complete and return the packet which includes a grant agreement letter, grant terms and conditions, and a payment election form. Once the grant agreement packet is returned and payment information is verified your payment will be released.

  8. Grant Reports: Reports are required each year of the three-year grant term, and these reports can be verbal or written. The grant reports are focused on learning, deepening your relationship with Fels Fund, and updates on your work. Grant payments will be released upon completion of the grant report, organizational demographics, and payment election form.

  9. Post-Grant Requirements: At the end of the three-year grant term a final report, either written or oral, is due.

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