Grant Eligibility Finder
Not sure which McCluskey Cares Foundation grant program is the best fit for your project, organization, or personal situation? Our Grant Eligibility Finder walks you through five straightforward questions about your applicant type, project focus, geographic scope, funding needs, and timeline. Based on your responses, the tool instantly matches you with the programs where your application is most likely to succeed. The tool is entirely free, confidential, and typically takes under two minutes to complete. No account or registration is required, and your responses are not stored or transmitted to our servers.
How It Works
Answer Five Questions
Select the option that best describes your organization, project focus, location, funding needs, and timeline. Each question has multiple choices — pick the one closest to your situation.
Get Matched
Our matching algorithm compares your profile against the eligibility criteria for all six of our active grant programs. You will see which programs are a strong match and which may be a partial fit.
Begin Your Application
Once you identify the right program, click through to our application page to start the formal process. If you have questions, our program office is available at (614) 555-0247.
Find Your Grant
What type of organization or individual are you?
Select the category that best describes the applicant.
What is the primary focus of your project or need?
Choose the area that most closely aligns with your funding request.
What is the geographic scope of your project?
Many of our grant programs have specific geographic eligibility requirements.
What is the approximate funding amount you are seeking?
Different grant tracks have different award ceilings.
How urgently is funding needed?
Some of our programs offer expedited review for time-sensitive needs.
After Your Assessment
The Grant Eligibility Finder provides a preliminary assessment based on the information you provide. It is designed to help you focus your efforts on the programs where your proposal is most competitive, but it does not guarantee eligibility or approval. Every formal application undergoes a thorough review by the relevant program advisory committee, and factors beyond those captured in this five-question tool may affect final determinations. We encourage all prospective applicants to review the full program guidelines on our Programs page before submitting a formal application.
If the Finder returns no strong matches, that does not necessarily mean the Foundation cannot help. Our grant priorities evolve with each funding cycle, and new initiatives are introduced periodically in response to emerging community needs. We strongly encourage you to contact our program office directly at (614) 555-0247 or via email at [email protected] to discuss your project. Our team has decades of experience in Ohio philanthropy and may be able to suggest alternative funding sources, collaborative partnerships, or upcoming grant opportunities that align with your goals.
For organizations preparing to apply, we recommend assembling the following materials in advance: your most recent IRS Form 990 or audited financial statement, a current board of directors list, proof of 501(c)(3) status or government agency authorization, a project budget with line-item detail, and at least one letter of support from a community partner. Having these documents ready will significantly streamline the application process once you identify the right program track.