Grantseekers
In line with the Foundation’s mission, vision and values, we provide grant support to organizations to achieve local, measurable impact in these key priority areas:
Grantseekers
In line with the Foundation’s mission, vision and values, we provide grant support to organizations to achieve local, measurable impact in these key priority areas:
Grant Opportunities Include:
- Impact grant
Organizations interested in requesting a grant of $100,000 or less should apply for an Impact grant, regardless of focus. - Operating grant (new or existing project activity)
A grant greater than $100,000 for operating support of a new project or existing project activities. - Capital grant
A grant greater than $100,000 for a capital or facility project.
Resources for potential grantees:
Applicant FAQs
How do I apply for a grant?
All grant applications must be completed through the Foundation’s online grant management system. Find helpful information below under “How to Apply.”
Can multiple organizations submit a joint application?
Multiple organizations can submit a joint application, however one organization must identify as the lead, completing the Eligibility Quiz and letter of Interest.
Once the lead organization is invited to complete the application, the grant management system allows applicants the ability to invite collaborators to assist with an application. Click through the Applicant Collaborator button below if you are interested in learning more about this function.
Organizations interested in submitting a joint application are encouraged to contact us to discuss the potential project and the Foundation’s level of interest prior to investing significant time in the application process.
What if I have not yet received my 501(c)3 status?
501(c)3 status is required to apply for funding support from the Foundation.
My request does not fall under your priorities or meet your geographic limitations, how do I apply for a grant?
We do not accept applications that do not meet our geographic and funding priorities.
If I do not pass the Eligibility Quiz, how do I apply for a grant?
The Eligibility Quiz is a tool that helps you, and us, determine whether you meet our baseline requirements to apply for a grant. If you do not pass the quiz, it is generally likely the Foundation would not have interest in considering an application for your project. If you did not pass the Eligibility Quiz but believe your project clearly meets the requirements, please contact us with your concern.
What are some of the factors you consider when reviewing an application?
We consider a variety of factors when reviewing an application.
These include:
- Project activity alignment with Foundation key priorities and geographic limitations
- The organization’s current investment and activities in the Beloit community
- Demonstration of significant community need for the project activities
- A well thought out workplan
- Identified project goals
- Quality outcome measures that demonstrate positive impact in addressing the needs
- Identification of meaningful community partnerships (both existing and those that may need to be developed) associated with project activities
- Fiscal need (based upon an understanding of the organization’s current operating budget as well as a detailed project budget that outlines all revenue and expenses for all proposed project activities)
- The sustainability plan for ensuring activities continue beyond the grant period.
What size awards do you fund?
The Foundation does not have specific limits on funding requests. We consider requests of $100,000 or less (Impact grant) as well as those over $100,000 (Operating and Capital grants).
Our average grant award in 2023 was $100,000, however the the largest number of grants funded were under $10,000. The average grant award amount does fluctuate annually based upon the ebb and flow of grant lifecycles.
We strongly encourage those considering a request over $100,000 to contact us to discuss the potential project and the Foundations level of interest prior to investing significant time in the application process.
Can I apply for a grant if my organization has previously received one from the Foundation?
You can. However it is important to note, the Foundation does not have interest in considering multiple applications for ongoing operating support of organizations and/or projects.
Two of our grantmaking principles, see below, indicate we seek to invest in organizations and projects that demonstrate investments or contributions from multiple funding sources and that have reasonable plans to support sustainability.
We are committed to these principles, however also recognize local organizations may address a variety of community needs that may align with Foundation priorities over time.
How much time will applicants have to spend on submitting a proposal?
The amount of time required to complete a proposal varies depending on the type of grant you are applying for.
Once you have passed the Eligibility Quiz, you will have the ability to review Letter of Interest (LOI) or application questions. All grant LOI’s and applications require both organization and project-specific information.
In general, application time can take 1-4 hours depending on whether you have the requested information readily available.
How long will it take from when I submit my application to determine whether my project is funded?
Application review for an Impact grant can take approximately 8 weeks, though it may take longer if clarification is required during the review process.
Operating and Capital grants require the submission of a Letter of Interest (LOI) as the first step in the process. LOI’s may be submitted at any time and are generally reviewed within 8 weeks. You will be notified via email whether you will be invited to submit a full application. You will also be notified of the application deadline.
Organizations will generally be notified about award decisions 8-12 weeks after the application deadline.
Prelim Step 1:
Review the Hendricks Family Foundation Priorities and Limitations
Familiarize yourself with the Foundation priorities and limitations. Link below.
Review this information carefully. Contact Foundation staff (link below) for a preliminary discussion if it is not clear whether your project matches the key priorities and/or is eligible based upon the outlined limitations.
Due to the high volume of messages we receive, responses may be delayed and are generated only for those inquiries we believe best align/potentially align with our interests and requirements.
Prelim Step 2:
Eligibility Quiz
You will need to create a user account in our online grant management system to complete the Eligibility Quiz that determines whether your project or organization meets Foundation eligibility guidelines. Creating a user account requires you to enter the following information:
- A user name that is an email address
- Your contact information
- Organizational information, including the EIN/Tax ID number (required)
- Contact information for the organization’s Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director
Prelim Step 3:
Application Process Access
You must pass the Eligibility Quiz for the applicable grant process (Impact grant, Operating grant or Capital grant) in order to access the specific application process. If you believe you were not allowed to move forward from the Eligibility Quiz in error, please contact Foundation staff and note your inquiry relates to an Eligibility Quiz concern.
Once you have passed the quiz, you will have access within the grant management system to the Apply page, which allows you to access the grant application process(es) available to you. At this point, we recommend reviewing the Applicant Tutorial, accessible through the Applicant Tutorial button further down this page.
Application Step 1:
The First Step in the Application Process
- Login to the Foundation grant management system. Each grant application process is slightly different. Both the Operating and Capital grant processes require you to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) as the first step in the process. LOI’s may be submitted at any time (no specific deadline) and are generally reviewed within 8 weeks. You will be notified via email whether you will be invited to submit an application.
- The Impact grant process does not have an LOI and begins with the next step, completing the application.
Application Step 2:
Complete the Application
Login to the Foundation grant management system.
Once you have been invited to submit an application as part of the Operating or Capital grant process, or have passed the Eligibility Quiz for the Impact grant process, you will have access to the application form.
Your application can be saved as a draft, allowing you to edit as needed prior to submitting the application. The system also allows applicants the ability to invite collaborators to assist with an application.
Click on the Applicant Collaborate button further down on this page if you are interested in learning more about this function.
Deadline Information
Please be sure to note the due date when accessing an Operating or Capital grant application. Applications for an Impact grant request do not have a specific deadline.
Application Step 3:
Application Review
The application will be reviewed by members of our staff and the Board. We will contact you directly if there are any questions, need for clarification and/or to arrange for a site visit.
Application Step 4:
Final Grant Decisions
All grants will be reviewed by the Board of Directors. The Board generally meets twice per year (spring/fall).
Notification of funding decisions will generally be made via email. Organizations that have applied for an Operating or Capital grant will generally be notified about award decisions 8-12 weeks following the application deadline.
Impact grant applicants will generally be notified about award decisions within 8 weeks, though it may take longer if clarification is required during the review process.
Application Step 5:
Grant Agreements and Reporting
Depending on the size and nature of the grant, the Foundation may require a formal grant agreement and/or grant performance reports.
All agreements, deadlines and reporting is required to be done electronically through the Foundation’s grant management system.
Begin The Process
Application Step 1:
The First Step in the Application Process
- Login to the Foundation grant management system. Each grant application process is slightly different. Both the Operating and Capital grant processes require you to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) as the first step in the process.LOI’s may be submitted at any time (no specific deadline) and are generally reviewed within 8 weeks. You will be notified via email whether you will be invited to submit an application.
- The Impact grant process does not have an LOI and begins with the next step, completing the application.
Application Step 2:
Complete the Application
Login to the Foundation grant management system.
Once you have been invited to submit an application as part of the Operating or Capital grant process, or have passed the Eligibility Quiz for the Impact grant process, you will have access to the application form.
Your application can be saved as a draft, allowing you to edit as needed prior to submitting the application. The system also allows applicants the ability to invite collaborators to assist with an application.
Click on the Applicant Collaborate button further down on this page if you are interested in learning more about this function.
Deadline Information
Please be sure to note the due date when accessing an Operating or Capital grant application. Applications for an Impact grant request do not have a specific deadline.
Application Step 3:
Application Review
The application will be reviewed by members of our staff and the Board. We will contact you directly if there are any questions, need for clarification and/or to arrange for a site visit.
Application Step 4:
Final Grant Decisions
All grants will be reviewed by the Grants Committee or the Board of Directors. The Board generally meets twice per year (spring/fall).
Notification of funding decisions will generally be made via email. Organizations that have applied for an Operating or Capital grant will generally be notified about award decisions 8-12 weeks following the application deadline.
Impact grant applicants will generally be notified about award decisions within 8 weeks, though it may take longer if clarification is required during the review process.
Application Step 5:
Grant Agreements and Reporting
Depending on the size and nature of the grant, the Foundation may require a formal grant agreement and/or grant performance reports.
All agreements, deadlines and reporting is required to be done electronically through the Foundation’s grant management system.
Begin The Process
Contact Us:
The Foundation strongly encourages potential applicants, particularly those unsure about eligibility/priority fit and those considering requests over $100,000, to contact Foundation staff to discuss the potential project and the Foundation’s level of interest prior to investing significant time in the application process.