How to Apply for a Grant

 

Current Grantees

Current grantees should submit renewal applications through the online portal using their email-provided access code. A new Letter of Intent is not required. Please note that we have recently contacted all grantees regarding upcoming changes to renewal application and reporting deadlines in the coming year.

New Requests

The Scherman Foundation will be accepting Letters of Intent (LOI) from February 2, 2026 through April 17, 2026. Please note that we primarily support current grantees and make a limited number of new grants each year. This is our only open submission period for 2026 funding requests, and we encourage you to review the following instructions carefully before submitting an LOI. 

Before You Begin

  • Thoroughly review our program guidelines and specific program priorities to confirm your organization meets our eligibility requirements and your request aligns with our current funding focus areas

  • Preview the LOI form to understand requirements before creating an account

  • Note: The Reproductive Justice program is currently closed to new requests as we prioritize support for our existing grantees over the next several years. Similarly, the Strengthening New York Communities program is not accepting new Housing and Land Use Justice proposals at this time as we focus on current partnerships. 

Instructions

  1. Visit our online grant portal using the "Apply" link below

  2. Create a new account (for first-time applicants only)

  3. Complete all required sections of the Letter of Intent 2025 form

  4. Review your application thoroughly before submission

Timeline

Application Window: February 2, 2026 - April 17, 2026

LOI Decision Notifications: June 2026

Apply

For technical support, contact our Grants Manager, Sami Stern.