Application Process
A full proposal is neither necessary nor recommended as a first step. Please begin your application process with a brief inquiry that introduces your organization and/or program and states its purposes. We accept both inquiries and proposals by regular mail, but email is the preferred method. You may send your inquiry to info@medavenport.org, or to our office at:
GRANT REQUESTS
M.E. DAVENPORT FOUNDATION
433 E. FULTON STREET
STEWART WHITE HALL
GRAND RAPIDS, MI. 49503
Inquiries receive an initial screening for compatibility with the foundation’s mission and purposes. Please refer to our Grant Guidance page to see if your request meets basic programming criteria. If the inquiry is determined not to fall within grant guidelines, notification will be sent. Qualifying candidates will be asked to provide further information in the form of a fully developed proposal (see attachment below).
TIMETABLE. So that we may give proper attention to each request, we "batch" proposals and schedule review cycles at approximately 4-month intervals. This sequence allows time for in-depth review, including requests for follow-up information. While some acceleration of this process may be possible in certain circumstances, we ask that you allow 4-5 months from initial inquiry to notification of a decision.
Click on the link below to print a copy of our proposal content requirements.
