Apply for funding
Next deadline is March 15, 2024
Begin by fully and carefully reviewing all information on this page and downloading the fund application information as a Word doc or PDF. Please note these documents were updated in February 2024. You are encouraged to download the documents now to ensure you are using the most current information available.
Proposed projects/programs must address one or more of the following areas:
- Early childhood and kindergarten readiness
- K-12 academic and/or social emotional success
- Individual independence
- Individual and/or family stability
Once you've determined that your project/program idea is a good fit for the Equity Innovation Fund, spend time developing your timeline, budget (using the downloadable template below) and narrative that clearly defines:
- The population served
- The disparity or disparities addressed
- What makes the project/program innovative
- The definition of success for the project/program
- The impact created through the funding
From there, you're ready to request access to the application! Meeting requests must be made at least seven days before the application deadline.
To request access to the application, please first schedule a meeting with Special Projects Manager Katie Tuttle through the button below. Be prepared to discuss your program/project idea, your project/program timeline, and your budget.
Once you have access to the application, please be aware of the following: The application must be completed in one sitting. Progress cannot be saved. If you navigate away from the application while in progress, you will need to begin again. You are strongly encouraged to download the fund information (linked above) to prepare your responses in advance and then copy and paste into the application webform. Paper and/or emailed applications will not be considered.
Note: The fund information (linked above) was updated in February 2024 and the budget template (linked below) was updated in August 2022. Applicants are responsible for ensuring they use current guidelines and templates. Revisions will be posted on this site with the date of update clearly noted.
Submitting Your Budget and Proof of Entity Status
After submitting your application, you will need to separately provide a complete and detailed equity innovation budget including sources, quantities, unit costs and calculations, as well as your organization or fiscal agent's proof of IRS determination of 501(c)3 status or 170 status.
Click the button above to download the budget template. Other budget forms will not be considered for review.
When you receive your automated confirmation email after submitting your application, please immediately attach your budget and 501(c)3 or 170 determination letter as a response.
Click the button below to submit quarterly and end-of-project reports and to learn more about reporting requirements.
Click here to learn more about our grantees!
View Equity Innovation Fund Impact Reports
Cohort 1
Cohort 2-3
Cohort 4
Email Special Projects Manager Katie Tuttle with any questions.
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