Grant Application

Before You Begin Your Application

First-Time Applicants – Initial Inquiries

First-time applicants must email [email protected] to inquire about applying before a grant cycle opens. An assigned Manager will contact you with next steps.

Please note the following deadlines pertaining to initial inquiries for each cycle:

April 2027 Funding Cycle

(Grant Applications open Monday, January 25, 2027)

First-time applicants must contact [email protected] between December 14, 2026 and January 8, 2027. Failure to meet this deadline will result in deferral to the next available cycle.

(Contact information for your cycle’s Manager will be included in your acknowledgement email.)

July 2027 Funding Cycle

(Grant Applications open Monday, April 26, 2027)

In order to be considered for the July grant cycle,  first-time applicants must email their inquiry to  [email protected] between March 22, 2027 and April 9, 2027. Failure to meet this deadline will result in deferral to the next available cycle.

(Contact information for your cycle’s Manager will be included in your acknowledgement email.)

October 2027 Funding Cycle

(Grant Applications open Monday, August 2, 2027)

In order to be considered for the July grant cycle, first-time applicants must email their inquiry to  [email protected] between June 28, 2027 and July 16, 2027.  Failure to meet this deadline will result in deferral to the next available cycle.

(Contact information for your cycle’s Manager will be included in your acknowledgement email.)

Deadlines:

To initiate an initial inquiry, applicants must contact the Najim Foundation by emailing [email protected] before the deadlines listed.

Please Note:

First-time applicants include organizations that have not previously applied for funding from NCF, and/or organizations that have not received funding from NCF within the last three (3) years.

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Reminders for Completing Your Application

Ensure you receive all system communications.

Add [email protected] to your address book or safe senders list.

“Save & Finish Later” button.

You may save and return to your application at a later time by clicking the “Save & Finish Later” button at the bottom of each screen. Log into your account at My Account to access saved and submitted requests.

Moving to the next page.

Click the “Next Page” button at the bottom of the page or click the page number at the top of the page to go to that page.

Utilizing a word-processing tool.

You may utilize a word-processing tool (i.e. Microsoft Word), then cut and paste your responses into the application.

"Review & Submit" button.

When clicking the “Review & Submit” button, you will be required to review the entire application one final time before clicking the “Submit Application” button at the bottom of the screen.

Required Attachments Needed Before Submission:

Grant Application Funding Schedule:

Funding Schedule subject to revision.  Please verify funding schedule before submitting a Grant Application.
All Grant Applications must be submitted on our website no later than 11:00 p.m. (CST) on the deadline date.

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