Step 1: Submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI)

Our application process begins with a letter of inquiry (LOI) which may be submitted to apply@steinmanfoundation.com. Please include a brief summary of your organization’s mission and goals, and outline how grant funding would be used to support the Lancaster County community.

When crafting your LOI, consider:

• How does your proposal align with the Foundation’s priority areas and mission?
• How is your work responsive to demographic and cultural changes in the community?
• How do your diversity, equity, and inclusion principles shape program development and implementation?
• What is the specific amount of funding you are requesting and how will it be used?

Key Priorities:

Sustainability and collaboration with partners are encouraged.

Review Timeline

• Rolling Basis: LOIs are accepted throughout the year.
• Strategic Priority Areas: LOIs fitting within the Foundation’s three strategic focus areas are reviewed at the quarterly board meeting following submission.

If your LOI is approved, you will receive an invitation to submit a full grant application. Applications submitted before the next deadline will be reviewed at the following quarterly board meeting.

Notify the Foundation immediately if:

• The funding goal is met before a decision is made.
• The project is canceled.