Application Process

Application Process

THE 2025 SPRING GRANT APPLICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1 FOR A FEBRUARY 1 DEADLINE

All grant applications must be submitted online. Before beginning your application, please review these steps.

STEP 1:  Check your eligibility. Your organization or your program must:

• Be consistent with one of our focus areas (see our Grant Guidelines)
• Be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code
• Be located in Cuyahoga County
• Have submitted an interim or final report on any previous grants before a new request can be considered

STEP 2: See what information you will need.

• Attachment Checklist 

STEP 3:  Begin your online application.

• Registration and Log-In Process 

Step 4:  Complete and submit the online application. When you click submit you will receive an email confirmation that we have received your application. PLEASE NOTE:  Do not mail a duplicate hard copy of the application or any uploaded attachments.

To begin the registration and application process, click here.

Deadlines 

The Board of Directors meet 2 times a year to consider applications and award grants. In order to allow ample time for the Directors review each request thoroughly, the following schedule has been adopted:

Please note:  From time to time the application may be updated and so check the Foundation's website for stated deadlines.

RELEASE OF GRANT FUNDS:  No grant is final until 501(c)(3) status is confirmed and the grantee meets other identification and regulatory standards

Staff Assistance

Applicants are encouraged to contact our office for further clarification of the Foundation's grantmaking policies.  As part of the review process, staff often make site visits to requesting organizations. They also reserve the right to contact other funders and professionals in the field regarding the grant applicants under review.

Susan O. Althans
Director of Philanthropy and Secretary to the Board

The McGregor Foundation
14900 Private Drive
Cleveland, OH   44112
Phone: (216) 851-8200 ext. 2035
Email: susan.althans@mcgregoramasa.org 

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