Grantmaking Process
New Grant Inquiries. The Foundation accepts unsolicited grant inquiries throughout the year. New applicants should start the process with the online Grant Inquiry . The application process takes approximately two to four months from the initial submission of the Grant Inquiry to the potential receipt of funding. If you have had a Skillman Foundation grant in the past, please contact your program officer before starting.
Before you begin, feel free to give us a call at 313.393.1185 and speak to the Program Officer on duty or send an e-mail to grants@skillman.org . The Foundation's program staff welcomes an opportunity to discuss your project. Please also contact us with any questions or concerns as you proceed with the application process.
Review and Response. Your request will be assigned to a program officer for review. During the review process, you may be contacted to answer additional questions or to schedule a meeting or site visit. You will receive an acknowledgement that your request was received by the Foundation within 15 business days of submission.
Grant Amount and Duration. The Foundation generally awards one-year grants that range approximately from $20,000 to $200,000. Multi-year grants are awarded on a case-by-case basis in special situations. Multi-year grants may only be submitted at the invitation of a program officer.
Trustee Meeting Schedule. The Skillman Foundation Board of Trustees meets four times a year in March, June, September and December to approve funding recommendations.
General Deadlines for Submission of Grant Inquiries. New Grant Inquiries should be submitted approximately two months in advance of trustee meeting dates.
Partnership Grantmaking. Approximately 85 percent of the Foundation’s grantmaking is to long-term partners in our community. Program staff identifies grantee organizations to implement projects designed to help The Skillman Foundation advance its priorities for children and youth. Discussion and collaborative planning between the Foundation and its grantee partners is an integral step in grantmaking.
