THE MIKE & KATHY LEE FOUNDATION, INC.

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Grants & Partnership

Funding the systems of community resilience

We invest in durable infrastructure—from vocational pathways to local healthcare systems. Review our criteria to align your mission with our strategic grantmaking.

Eligible Initiatives

Who We Fund

Focus on vocational pathways, healthcare accessibility, or economic resilience with clear community-led governance.

Clear Alignment

We prioritize grassroots organizations with deep community trust and measurable metrics. Our grants target structural bottlenecks, not temporary fixes.

Key Metrics

Demonstrated capacity-building, transparent financial reporting, and a plan for long-term operational sustainability.

The Pathway

A transparent process

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Initial Inquiry

Strategic Review

Full Proposal

Partnership Launch

Submit a brief online inquiry detailing your organization's mission, target population, and proposed community-led solution.

Our board reviews inquiries quarterly to assess alignment with our core pillars and capacity-building priorities.

Selected organizations are invited to submit a detailed proposal, including clear metrics and multi-year sustainability plans.

Approved grants receive funding alongside strategic capacity support to build durable community systems.

Begin Partnership

Initiate a partnership

We review inquiries quarterly. Submit your initial concept to start a collaborative dialogue with our strategic grantmaking team.