How to Apply

We welcome grant proposals that fit our fields of interest.

PLEASE NOTE: Our application process has changed. EiF has partnered with Foundation Source to manage our grants application process through their online portal called the GivingHub. See detailed instructions below.

Review Process and Deadlines

• Grant submission deadlines are February 28 and August 31. All proposals are reviewed by EiF’s Board of Directors in April and October. Decisions on applications will generally be forwarded within two weeks following the board meeting.

• Organizations may submit ONE proposal per program area per cycle for a total of two proposals.

• No overhead is allowed.

• The grant range is $5,000 - $25,000.

Criteria for Selection

Proposals should begin with a problem statement and make a case for why this problem is significant and why the approach recommended is the best to solve it. Grants are awarded based on a good fit with EiF's fields of interest and budgetary considerations.

Proposals will be judged on the following criteria:  the overall quality of the proposal; the alignment with EiF program objectives; the expected contributions and benefits of the proposed project; the measures of project outcomes; the cost effectiveness of the proposed project; and the proposed plan for evaluating outcomes and cost effectiveness.

Please make sure that your proposal addresses each of these criteria. The best proposals will clearly describe:

• The objectives of the proposed project, as well as the resources, activities, and participants needed to achieve the objective;

• How the proposed project aligns with selected EiF program criteria;

• How the proposed project would contribute to an understanding and solution of the problem being addressed, and how the participants and engineering community would benefit;

• How the proposed activities would lead to measurable and achievable outcomes;

• The costs of the proposed project and demonstrate how the budget is cost effective relative to the proposed activities and outcomes, especially the number of participants who would benefit;

• A detailed evaluation plan that is carefully designed to measure the success of the proposed project in achieving its objectives

• What to Do

  You will need to enter your proposal through the GivingHub. Describe your program and why we should fund it. Suggested length for the basic proposal is 3-5 pages

  · Add supporting information:

  • Detailed budget

  • Program goals and objectives

  • Statement of work tasks to be accomplished, with timeline

  • Staff qualifications

  • Information about the organization. Evidence of tax status is confirmed by your tax EIN number, which is then matched to the IRS non-profit database, so please have that ready. Non-U.S. institutions will be asked additional questions regarding directors/key personnel, financial statements, and sources of support. If you have an affidavit of equivalency, and/or name of intermediary organization, please upload that.

  Applications are submitted through the GivingHub applicant portal. The GivingHub allows applicants to log in to access applications, reports, and download completed forms.

  1) You will need to create a GivingHub account to begin. Click the 'Begin' button below and answer a few brief questions regarding your eligibility for a grant from EiF.

  2) After completing the questionnaire, and if you are eligible to apply, you will see the GivingHub account page. Once you create an account, you will need to click the 'Start' button and answer the eligibility questionnaire one more time to associate it with your new account. Once logged in, you can access your current application and add team members.

  NOTE: If you have any problems creating your account, logging in to the account, using the account, etc., go to https://givinghub.zendesk.com for GivingHub support. Then we will ask for details on your organization, contact information, and the proposal you wish to have funded.

  EiF is committed to reducing barriers to completing your proposal. Please email info@eifgrants.org or call (929) 286-2858 if you encounter any issues or have questions.

  To start the application process, begin here.