How to Apply for a Grant

 

Current Grantees

Current grantees should submit renewal applications through the online portal using their email-provided access code. A new Letter of Intent is not required. Please note that we have recently contacted all grantees regarding upcoming changes to renewal application and reporting deadlines in the coming year.

New Requests

The Scherman Foundation is accepting Letters of Intent (LOI) from December 2, 2024 through February 28, 2025. Please note that we primarily support current grantees and make a limited number of new grants each year. This is our only open submission period for 2025 funding requests, and we encourage you to review the following instructions carefully before submitting an LOI.

Before You Begin

  • Thoroughly review our program guidelines and specific program priorities to confirm your organization meets our eligibility requirements and your request aligns with our current funding focus areas

  • Preview the LOI form to understand requirements before creating an account

  • Note: The Reproductive Justice program is closed to new requests as we focus on supporting our current grantees for the next few years.

Instructions

  1. Visit our online grant portal using the "Apply" link below

  2. Create a new account (for first-time applicants only)

  3. Complete all required sections of the Letter of Intent 2025 form

  4. Review your application thoroughly before submission

Timeline

Application Window: December 2, 2024 - February 28, 2025

LOI Decision Notifications: June 2025

Apply

For technical support, contact our Grants Manager, Sami Stern.