“First Steps” Grant Application

PLEASE NOTE that because of the high volume of applications, our 2025 window for accepting “First Steps” Grant Applications will close at 5:00pm EDT on Saturday, November 15, 2025, to allow us time to process all timely received applications during the 2025 calendar year.

We are currently accepting applications for “First Steps” grants, including all required attachments, submitted using the following form:

It is important for you to provide us with all the information requested to the best of your ability. Applications that are incomplete or do not meet the criteria will not be considered.

Name of Organization:

Contact Person & Title:

Contact Person Email Address:

Mailing Address - Street and/or PO box:

Mailing Address - City, State & Zip Code:

Website/Facebook and other Media Addresses:

Confirm that you have read our memo "Understanding our First Steps Grant Criteria"):

Confirm that the organization has received a determination letter from the IRS dated within the past three years designating it as a tax exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code:

Upload your IRS determination letter

Provide details of workshop or educational programs (or equivalent) attended by a Principal Person(s) (i.e., founder, officer, director, manager or key personnel of the organization) within three-years of the date of this application:

Date Workshops/Programs Completed (attach copies of Certificates of Completion or other evidence of completion of the Workshops/Programs):

Upload documentation of workshops/programs completions

Name and Position of Principal Person(s) that completed Workshops/Programs:

Email Address of Principal Person(s) (if different from Contact Person):

Describe briefly your organization and its objectives:

Upload your Action/Business Plan

Additional Materials: The Grant Committee may request that you provide additional relevant information or documentation during its grant assessment process.

AGREEMENT: By submitting this application and attachments to The Binky Foundation, you confirm that the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of your ability.