How To Work With Us:
Grant Application Process
The Emil Muller Foundation makes both strategic and responsive grants to organizations invited to apply. Strategic grants are initiated by the Board of Directors. Responsive grants are initiated by organizations.
Responsive Grant Process
The responsive grant process starts when an organization proposes a program or project grant opportunity to the Foundation. This is done either by completing the brief online letter of inquiry or contacting staff to schedule a conversation. Organizations with programs or projects determined to align with the Foundation’s focus will be invited to complete a grant application. The grant application forms and instructions will be provided with the invitation to apply.
Timeline
Inquiries are welcome at any time. Organizations invited to apply may submit their grant application at any time as grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The Board meets three times each year and considers grant applications at each meeting. Applications are encouraged as early as possible to ensure prompt review and response. It is strongly recommended that applications be received by February 1st for March consideration, June 1st for July consideration, and October 1st for consideration in November.
Grant Size
Typical grants range between $1,000 and $50,000.
Questions
Contact Patricia Kelly Leo, Executive Director, at info@fmmullerfdn.org or (585) 213-5183 with questions or to start a conversation.