Are there any budgetary requirements to consider for eligibility?
Yes, in order to be eligible for consideration, your organization must have AT LEAST A MINIMUM OF three (3) months of operational budget in reserves. This is to demonstrate sustainability and show that your organization is financially stable enough money to support its short-term needs. Additionally, your organization must have NO MORE THAN nine (9) months of operational budget in reserves. The Grants Committee will be carefully reviewing your Balance Sheet and completed MDF Budget Workbook (spreadsheet) to ensure that your organization meets all financial criteria for eligibility.
What is the timeline for the grant process in 2025?
Our 2025 grant cycle was launched on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 12:01AM EST, with a 60-day window to apply online at https://mildredsdreamfoundation.smapply.us, and a hard deadline of Tuesday, July 15, 2025 by 11:59PM EST or earlier. NO EXCEPTIONS. Proposals received on or after 7/16/2025 will NOT be accepted for award consideration.
Decisions on awards will be made in September and all applicants will be notified on or before October 1, 2025, via e-mail and through their account created on SurveyMonkey Apply.
Is there a geographic limitation to this year’s grant application for eligibility?
If your organization is located anywhere in the United States, where direct services are provided, you are eligible to apply. MDF will not be funding any international programs at this time.
If I have further questions, who should I contact? Where can I find more information about the Grant Program and MDF?
If you have questions about the grant process or application, please email: kpine@mildredsdreamfoundation.org. All questions must be submitted in a timely manner, so that the submittal deadline may be met.
To learn more about recent specific grants awarded by MDF, please refer to our website at: https://mildredsdreamfoundation.org/grant-program/
Should you have any questions about our MDF Non-Profit Grant Program, please contact via e-mail at: info@mildredsdreamfoundation.org
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