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For grant seekers

How to apply

A short form, a friendly phone call, and a quick decision. Here’s what you can expect:

Four steps

  1. Apply

    Apply via a short form here. Just 6–8 questions, depending on your selected program focus, and an overview of your annual budget.

  2. A friendly conversation

    Organizations with a strong fit have a 15-minute call with a member of the giving committee to discuss the grant proposal and brainstorm ways club members could impact the organization.

  3. A decision

    All applications are reviewed and given feedback from our team. Awards are announced in mid-April for spring and mid-November for fall; our first cycle announces awards a little later, and its dates are on this page.

  4. A partnership

    The committee member who called you stays with you as your advocate, and members can help beyond a check. You’re invited, never required, to the Standard Club holiday party and annual meeting, where we introduce our grantees to the membership.

Grant size

Grant awards typically range from $5,000–$15,000, depending on demonstrated need and fund alignment. The committee may consider more flexible allocations to support one-off events or initiatives for new grantees or special circumstances.

When to apply

Starting with our first cohort in fall 2026, we run two grant cycles a year. Our first cycle announces awards a little later than usual; its dates are below.

  • Spring: applications close February 28, awards announced mid-April.
  • Fall: applications close October 31, awards announced mid-November.

Fall 2026

  1. Nominations open
  2. Applications close
  3. Committee scoring due
  4. Awards announced

What the form asks

Six core questions, plus 1–2 additional depending on your focus area. You can fill in the form directly, or paste an existing application in and use our built-in grant assistant to tailor your application to our questions. We ask about your impact, your track record, and what our support would help you achieve.

Questions

Can individuals apply?
No — 501(c)(3) or otherwise tax-exempt organizations only.
Do we need a Standard Club connection?
No. Anyone may apply. A connection helps us get to know you, but it is never required.
How much should we ask for?
Ask for what you believe will represent a genuine impact on an aspect of your organization’s mission, anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000.
Can we reapply if declined?
Often, yes. Every applicant hears back from us. Declined finalists get a specific reason and, where it makes sense, an invitation to apply again in a future cycle.
What if our budget is informal?
An annual budget is required to apply, but a simple income-and-expense summary is fine.
What do grantees share afterward?
Just a little: a one-paragraph update (under 200 words), three to five photos of the work, and a short selfie-style video (under a minute).

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