GRANTMAKING SCHEDULE
The Don Wood Foundation receives grant requests on a rolling cycle. This means that you can apply at any time when your project is ready
without facing deadlines. We ask that you submit your grant proposal at least 120 days in advance of the date you need funding.
This gives foundation staff adequate time to research your proposal and ask any follow-up questions. A Program Officer from the foundation will be in touch with you throughout the process and will be your contact for questions and project updates as needed.
Our two-step process begins with an LOI, and if the proposal receives positive feedback a more thorough full application will be requested.
Finally, we recommend requesting funding as soon as you decide on a program or project. This ensures you have the most time to plan, prepare, and implement the resources you have available for the project in an effort to achieve your grant outcomes.
without facing deadlines. We ask that you submit your grant proposal at least 120 days in advance of the date you need funding.
This gives foundation staff adequate time to research your proposal and ask any follow-up questions. A Program Officer from the foundation will be in touch with you throughout the process and will be your contact for questions and project updates as needed.
Our two-step process begins with an LOI, and if the proposal receives positive feedback a more thorough full application will be requested.
Finally, we recommend requesting funding as soon as you decide on a program or project. This ensures you have the most time to plan, prepare, and implement the resources you have available for the project in an effort to achieve your grant outcomes.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE GRANT PROCESS?
The Don Wood Foundation is available to answer your questions about the grant process, what defines a strategic funding partner, the LOI process, or full grant application needs, etc. as appropriate.
Please contact the Don Wood Foundation staff at: [email protected] or call 260.212.1235 during standard business hours.
Please contact the Don Wood Foundation staff at: [email protected] or call 260.212.1235 during standard business hours.
How to Apply
Please click below to access the applicant portal. If you do not already have a profile, you will be prompted to create one and will be able to access the eligibility quiz for the current grant cycle. If you successfully complete the eligibility quiz, you may select the apply button to begin an LOI.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible for a grant?
The Don Wood Foundation seeks to improve the workforce and the talent pipeline serving the needs of the advanced manufacturing community. Non-profit organizations supporting these efforts may apply for funding.
Focus areas include:
- Manufacturing/ Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- Workforce Development in Manufacturing
- Entrepreneurism
- Leadership, Sales, and Influence
- Scholarships
The Don Wood Foundation seeks to improve the workforce and the talent pipeline serving the needs of the advanced manufacturing community. Non-profit organizations supporting these efforts may apply for funding.
Focus areas include:
- Manufacturing/ Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- Workforce Development in Manufacturing
- Entrepreneurism
- Leadership, Sales, and Influence
- Scholarships
How do I request an in-scope grant?
Please click below to access the application portal. If you do not already have a profile, you will be prompted to create one and will be able to access the eligibility quiz for the current grant cycle. If you successfully complete the eligibility quiz, you may select the apply button to begin an LOI.
Eligibility quiz questions can be directed to [email protected].
Please click below to access the application portal. If you do not already have a profile, you will be prompted to create one and will be able to access the eligibility quiz for the current grant cycle. If you successfully complete the eligibility quiz, you may select the apply button to begin an LOI.
Eligibility quiz questions can be directed to [email protected].
What is our grant process?
The Don Wood Foundation approaches the grant process in two stages:
- The LOI
- The Full Grant Application
Strategic funding partners must first submit an LOI to initiate the grant process. This will provide the Foundation basic information about your organization's need and the project/program you are seeking a funding partner to complete. The LOI will be reviewed by Foundation staff and our Grant Committee. If the project/program fits the Foundation's mission and gifting focus, your organization will be invited to submit a full grant application that will be reviewed by our entire Board of Trustees. Decisions about full grant applications are provided to grant seekers typically within 120 days of an LOI submission.
The Don Wood Foundation approaches the grant process in two stages:
- The LOI
- The Full Grant Application
Strategic funding partners must first submit an LOI to initiate the grant process. This will provide the Foundation basic information about your organization's need and the project/program you are seeking a funding partner to complete. The LOI will be reviewed by Foundation staff and our Grant Committee. If the project/program fits the Foundation's mission and gifting focus, your organization will be invited to submit a full grant application that will be reviewed by our entire Board of Trustees. Decisions about full grant applications are provided to grant seekers typically within 120 days of an LOI submission.
What do I do after I submit my grant?
Confirm you have received the automatic email and keep us updated if there are any changes to your project. Questions can be directed to [email protected]
Confirm you have received the automatic email and keep us updated if there are any changes to your project. Questions can be directed to [email protected]
When are grants due?
Don Wood Foundation has transitioned to a rolling grant cycle and away from specific grant deadlines. In order to provide a timely response, we ask that you submit your grant proposal at least 120 days in advance of when you hope to receive a funding decision. This gives the Foundation staff adequate time to research your proposal and ask any follow up questions.
Don Wood Foundation has transitioned to a rolling grant cycle and away from specific grant deadlines. In order to provide a timely response, we ask that you submit your grant proposal at least 120 days in advance of when you hope to receive a funding decision. This gives the Foundation staff adequate time to research your proposal and ask any follow up questions.
If I apply, when will I hear back?
The Don Wood Foundation program staff will be in contact with the you as the applicant throughout the application process. Final decisions should be made within 120 days of an LOI submission.
The Don Wood Foundation program staff will be in contact with the you as the applicant throughout the application process. Final decisions should be made within 120 days of an LOI submission.
Can I apply online or in person?
The Don Wood Foundation has an application portal, which can be accessed here for your submissions. We do not accept in-person applications at this time.
The Don Wood Foundation has an application portal, which can be accessed here for your submissions. We do not accept in-person applications at this time.
Can I change my grant after submission?
Once a submission is complete you will not have access to change your request. If there are substantial changes, you will need to reach out to your program officer to schedule a time to discuss changes.
Once a submission is complete you will not have access to change your request. If there are substantial changes, you will need to reach out to your program officer to schedule a time to discuss changes.
What are the Don Wood Foundation’s areas of gifting?
Don Wood identified the following areas as key focus initiatives for the foundation: Industrial Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Engineering Technology, Sales, Entrepreneurism, and Leadership.
To that end, the foundation has translated his donor intent and are interested in requests covering the following areas: manufacturing/career technical education, workforce development in manufacturing, entrepreneurship, leadership/influence/career coaching, and scholarships (through 3rd party funders only). If you have an innovative idea not listed above, please reach out to us at [email protected]
Don Wood identified the following areas as key focus initiatives for the foundation: Industrial Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Engineering Technology, Sales, Entrepreneurism, and Leadership.
To that end, the foundation has translated his donor intent and are interested in requests covering the following areas: manufacturing/career technical education, workforce development in manufacturing, entrepreneurship, leadership/influence/career coaching, and scholarships (through 3rd party funders only). If you have an innovative idea not listed above, please reach out to us at [email protected]
How do I know I'm eligible for support?
The Don Wood Foundation is a private foundation that makes grants to charitable organizations that are recognized by the IRS as being 501(c)(3) tax exempt status.
Unfortunately, many worthy proposals are declined each year because they do not fit in the foundation's mission or grant giving guidelines. This is not a reflection on the grant proposal. However, in the spirit of collaboration, the foundation will provide recommendations or referrals when applicable.
The Don Wood Foundation is a private foundation that makes grants to charitable organizations that are recognized by the IRS as being 501(c)(3) tax exempt status.
Unfortunately, many worthy proposals are declined each year because they do not fit in the foundation's mission or grant giving guidelines. This is not a reflection on the grant proposal. However, in the spirit of collaboration, the foundation will provide recommendations or referrals when applicable.
I noticed that some of the questions only allow for very brief answers. Why is that?
The Don Wood Foundation seeks to be a collaborative partner and is interested in hearing about the specific details of your request in your own words. Questions are brief which saves you time, yet still gives staff a high-level understanding of your request. If questions do arise, your Program Officer will be in touch about your submission.
The Don Wood Foundation seeks to be a collaborative partner and is interested in hearing about the specific details of your request in your own words. Questions are brief which saves you time, yet still gives staff a high-level understanding of your request. If questions do arise, your Program Officer will be in touch about your submission.
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