How to Apply

Step 1: Eligibility

To be eligible for a grant, your organization must:

• Be recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
• Deliver mental health care and services in Michigan counties of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, or Washtenaw
• Have a current audited financial statement or be in the process of obtaining one

ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO APPLY

Step 2: Review Grantmaking Priorities and Application Timeline

The Foundation offers grant opportunities through an annual open Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Please make sure you review our RFPs thoroughly to determine how best your proposal might fit.

THE FLINN FOUNDATION IS NOT ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE PROPOSAL APPLICATIONS

Evidence-Based Practices – Adults (RFP)

Evidence-Based Practices- Children and Young People (RFP)

Capacity Building Opportunities (RFP)

Mental Health Awareness, Education, and Outreach Mini-Grants Program (RFP)

Grants are awarded once yearly – in September

Listed below is the typical timeline and process for applying for a grant:

Step 3: Submit an Application

If you determine your proposal fits the Request For Proposal (RFP) requirements, the next step is to complete an application through our website using the links below. You should carefully review our Grant Application Tutorial before you click on the link to help guide you through the online process and gather the required attachments.

Please note that we only accept proposals through the online grant application process. Feel free to contact us (313) 309-3436 if you need assistance completing the application or have questions about the online system.

Organizations may only submit ONE application per RFP, with the exception of larger organizations with multiple departments and divisions who can submit multiple applications per RFP.

Please click the appropriate link below to submit your new application(s):

Evidence-Based Practices – Adults

Evidence- Based Practices – Children and Young People

Capacity Building Opportunities

Mental Health Awareness, Education, and Outreach Mini-Grants Program

If you are a returning applicant, please click here

A returning applicant is defined as: an applicant that is returning to access an existing application or requirements.

The Foundation staff may contact you for additional information at any point in the review process. A decision will be made at the September Board of Trustees Meeting.

Budget Expenditure Form

Executive Summary Template