Apply Online

Welcome to The Kresge Foundation’s online application process for all Health Program grant opportunities. We want to make the process as simple and user-friendly as possible and offer these instructions as an aid to grantseekers.

• There are two buttons below. The button on the left, “Start Online Application” initiates the application process. Once you start your application, you will have 120 days to complete it.
• The button on the right, “Access Your Saved Application,” allows you to work on, save and return to your application as often as necessary during the 120-day period prior to submission.

Please be aware that once you press the “submit” button, you will not be able to retrieve your application to make additional changes.

A complete letter of inquiry application consists of the following:

1. Kresge Foundation grant application cover sheet
2. A cover letter addressed to the Kresge Health Team signed by the CEO of the organization
3. A five-page proposal narrative
4. A detailed budget with all expenditures related to this grant request; include any in-kind contributions and their respective sources and give a brief summary and rationale for each line-item expenditure. (Budget may include up to 20 percent indirect costs.)
5. A list of three to four reference agencies, along with the contact information of a representative of the agency who can offer insights into the services you provide to clients in your community.

Creating an online application account

Creating an online account makes it possible for you to submit your application materials electronically and for us to respond to your application by e-mail. Setting up an account is a three-step process:

• Step 1 – Press the “Start Online Application” button at the bottom of this page, provide your e-mail address where indicated and press “continue”
• Step 2 – Set up your password by filling in the password field and confirming it in the second password field and press “continue”
• Step 3 – Provide your tax identification number and press “enter”

With that, you will have established your online account with us. Each time you return to this page following the initial set up, press “Access Your Saved Application,” also located at the bottom of the page. You will be asked to sign in each time you return by providing your user name, password and tax identification number.

After you complete and submit your electronic application, you will receive two e-mail confirmations that your materials have been received. A program officer will review your submission and respond back to you.

We are eager to review your materials. If you have any questions or concerns as you prepare them, please e-mail the Grants Inquiry Coordinator or call 248-643-9630.

Thank you for your interest in the Kresge Foundation.