Apply for a Grant

Purpose

The Foundation is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and organizations committed to generational wealth building, educational equity, and positive community impact. This policy ensures responsible use of funds and measurable results from all grant recipients.

Eligibility

Grants must be awarded to:

• Aspiring entrepreneurs with a defined business idea or launch plan
• Early-stage or growth-minded business owners
• Nonprofit or community organizations aligned with our mission
• Students receiving educational assistance (for scholarship-based grants)
• Minority based business operating in the United States
• NOTE: Employees, officers and directors of the McMillan Family Foundation (the “Sponsor”), and Sponsor’s parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, and advertising, contest, fulfillment and marketing agencies (all of such entities including, but not limited to, the Sponsor are collectively referred to herein as the, “Grantor Parties”), their immediate families (parent, child, sibling and spouse and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and persons living in the same households as such individuals (whether related or not) are not eligible to participate in grant submissions.

Ineligible Applicants:

Employees, officers, and directors of the Foundation or its affiliates, their immediate families, and household members are not eligible to apply.

Applicants must demonstrate alignment with the Foundation’s core values of integrity, accountability, and impact.

Use of Funds

Grant funds must be used strictly for the purposes outlined in the approved application, which may include:

• Startup or business expansion costs
• Technology, equipment, or inventory purchases
• Marketing and branding efforts
• Professional development, coaching, trainings, or certifications
• Tuition or educational expenses

Funds may not be used for:

• Personal expenses unrelated to the grant purpose
• Travel or entertainment not directly related to the funded activity
• Political campaigns or lobbying activities
• Repayment of personal debt or loans
• Alcohol, tobacco, or adult content-related ventures

Disbursement Process

Grant funds will be disbursed by check, ACH, or another approved method after all required documentation is received. Disbursement may be in full or in installments depending on the grant type and program structure.

The Process

• The McMillan Family Foundation uses Common Grant Application (www.commongrantapplication.com) to manage its grant-making process.
• If this is your first time using Common Grant Application, you’ll create an account by clicking the sign-up button at the top of the page.
• If you are a returning applicant, please log-in to your existing account. If you cannot remember your log in credentials, please contact Common Grant Application or us at office@themcmillanfamilyfoundation.org. Please DO NOT set up a new account.