The Rickel Foundation
Grantmaking Portal
Stewardship in motion
Your path to partnership with the Rickel Foundation.
The portal guides new and returning applicants through every stage—from eligibility to award management—while keeping reviewers and administrators aligned with the Foundation’s values.
“STEAM education opens doors for young minds to explore, create, and lead. This portal connects us with partners who share our vision of nurturing the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.”
Jay Rickel-Finnegan
President, Annette Urso Rickel Foundation
Investing in resilient communities
Applicants, reviewers, administrators
Access to submissions & reports
What guides us
Pillars of partnership
Inspired by rickelfoundation.org, these principles shape the design and functionality of the portal, ensuring the technology reflects the Foundation’s voice.
Stewardship first
Built to reflect the Foundation’s commitment to multi-year partnership and thoughtful funding decisions.
Applicant-centered
Guided steps, autosave, and collaboration tools help organizations craft their strongest proposals.
Data you can trust
Role-aware dashboards, secure document storage, and transparent histories keep every cycle accountable.
How it works
A welcoming flow for every applicant
Create your applicant profile
Answer a brief welcome questionnaire so we can tailor the application flow to your organization.
Draft & collaborate
Invite teammates, upload supporting materials, and autosave each section before you submit.
Track your award
Stay in sync with review updates, award milestones, and reporting reminders—all in one place.