Grants for Members of the Melton Foundation

Wondering where to start

to make the world a better place?

You’re not alone.

Even as you contemplate

this, there’s a community of

motivated Melton Fellows

waiting to help you to move

from

idea to action

First: choose a place, a community, a problem;

one idea among the many you may have.

Now, let’s see how the Melton Foundation can help

you put your ideas into action.

OUR GRANTS

FOR

OUR

MEMBERS

Our new Grant Policy is in line with

our global citizenship mission.

The Grant Policy is where you

can find the terms and

conditions of MF

grants, including:

•Who can apply for a grant?

•How to prepare a successful

grant application?

• Which criteria are considered

when assessing your

application?

• What is expected from you, if

your application is

successful?

The MF Action Grant

Education & Innovation | Networking, Advocacy & Outreach | Community Action

The MF Action Grant…

…helps create citizens

who engage in actions

that address global

challenges

…is open to Melton

Fellows and Task Team

members

…receives application

throughout the year

Some Examples

You can apply for an MF Action

Grant if you happen to be:

• Collaborating with a local

organization to promote climate

change mitigation measures.

• Discovering new places with

culturally diverse travel group

while reaching out the local

society.

• Attending conferences or

workshops to gain insight and to

network with like-minded

individuals or organizations.

This is an annual

grant designed to

support members of

the Foundation who

engage in, support

and/or propose

service activities that

reflect the vision and

mission of the MF

and exemplify the

spirit of Dr. Charles

“Chuck” Semke

(Founding Director of

the MF).

The Spirit of Service Project Grant

Living the Spirit

The Spirit of Service Project Grant

recognizes Fellow’s engagement

with local communities. It comes as

award in support of project where

local needs are tackled in a tangible

way.

This grant is awarded annually and

you can:

• Nominate a project that you are

currently involved in

• Nominate other Fellows’ initiative

• Support a nomination by writing a

recommendation

The Application Process

The process has 3 really simple steps:

1. Preparation1. Define your idea or project

2. Ensure relevance to MF mission

3. Research similar projects and see what you

can learn from them

4. Identify domain experts and reach out to

them

5. Look for additional resources/funds

6. Refine your grant proposal

2. Application• Submit your grant proposal via the

application tool

3. Grant Assessment and Decision• This may take 2-4 weeks

Grant Assessment

A team from the MF Grant Committee will review and assess your grant application on the basis of uniform and standardized criteria.

Follow Through

As a grantee, we

expect you to:

...implement your

project to your best

ability

...tell others about your

project – in the MF

and outside

...seek support from

the Grant Committee

or the MF community

in a crisis

grants@meltonfoundation.org

www.meltonfoundation.org

Apply for an MF grant.

Help make the world a

better place.