Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about the grant application process? The answers below are a great place to start.

How do I apply?

Visit our Application Steps page which includes a link to our Applicants Guide and the steps in our process.

May I start the online application and return to it later?

You may start your online application, save it, and return later in order to continue working on it. You may want to consider preparing answers in Word or a comparable program so you can copy and paste the answers into the application.

I was working on an online grant application and accidentally closed the application window or experienced a technical difficulty with my computer. Have I permanently lost the information I had entered?

GoApply (the online grant program) has an auto-save feature. Even if you forget to save the application or if you experience a disruption, the only information lost should be from the point of the last auto-save.

I am not able to upload my supporting documentation. Will my application be rejected automatically?

No. Please contact Annie Nelson at info@mathilefamilyfoundation.org and she will discuss alternatives with you.

May I make changes to my online application after it has been submitted?

No. Once you have submitted an application, you can view it by logging back into your account, but you cannot make any changes to it. If major problems, changes, or concerns arise, please contact Annie Nelson at info@mathilefamilyfoundation.org.

Do I need to create a new account every time I submit an online grant application to the Mathile Family Foundation?

No. You need to create an account only once. You will log in using the same account each time you wish to submit an online application, view past applications, edit current applications that have not yet been submitted, and complete final reports.

What types of programs does the Mathile Family Foundation fund?

Please visit the Our Focus page to learn about our support for basic needs, education, mental health, and positive youth development. The Foundation provides project/program support, operating support, and support for capital campaigns.

Our organization has never applied to the Mathile Family Foundation. What is the best way to inquire about whether our program/project would be funded?

Organizations who have never received funding, or past grantees who are requesting funds for a new project, should log into our grant portal, GOapply and follow the prompts.

Grant Interest Forms (in GOapply) are accepted on a rolling basis and our staff will communicate whether your program is within the mission and funding priorities of the Mathile Family Foundation. It will take several weeks to respond with feedback from the Grant Committee. If invited, the full online application will be made available to you in the grant portal and some previously provided information will roll forward to pre-populate portions of the application.

If, after checking Our Focus areas, you are still uncertain about whether your project is a “fit” and you are unsure if you should complete the Grant Interest Form, you may write to info@mathilefamilyfoundation.org or call 937-264-4600 for guidance from staff.

What is an appropriate amount to request?

The Foundation considers applications for grant amounts of $1,000 and higher. Applicants should consider the amount of the request in proportion to the overall program budget.  Applicants should also demonstrate support from other funding sources along with other forms of community support and partnerships. Applicants should address the sustainability of ongoing/repeat programs. The Foundation will not consider requests for 100% of a project.

What documents are required? What if I don’t have a document?

You can see a list of application topics and the list of required documents on the Start Your Application page. If you are missing a document, you may write to info@mathilefamilyfoundation.org to explain your circumstances or upload a file that includes an explanation.

We have applied. When will we know if we’ve been funded?

Once an application is received, it is assigned to a Program Officer. The Program Officer will review the submission and required documents. The Program Officer may also conduct a site visit or reach out with any additional questions. Applications are reviewed by the Grant Committee on a quarterly basis. Therefore, funding decisions are typically known within 75-90 days from the date of submission.

We have received funding, what happens next?

In addition to notifying funded applicants, the Mathile Family Foundation issues a check up front along with a Grant Verification Form. The Grant Verification Form must be signed and returned.

Within a year of the application date, Grantees must submit a Final Report online.