Submission of Proposals

Proposals are considered on an invitation or request basis. Please contact the Foundation office at (248) 372-8233 for more information. Potential grantees will be asked to submit a one-page concept statement prior to the development of a full proposal.  

Guidelines:

• The Foundation is committed to supporting higher education in engineering and business programs.
• A priority is given to programs that advance automotive engineering and supply-side business practices.

Proposals should contain the following:

• Detail on how funding will advance student development and training.
• Demonstrate principle(s) of innovation and / or training for efficiency gains in the workplace.
• Contain a clearly articulated desired result.
• Grants for the advancement of engineering and business programs and training will be considered in the following areas:

Capital

Funding for equipment, lab development, technological advancements and / or installations, building campaigns and expansion projects.  

Student Projects

Support for university-sanctioned student projects and training competitions. Funding is available for tooling and equipment offering a major, sustaining investment.

The Foundation will not fund:

• Administrative costs
• Stipends
• Trips, Conferences, or Travel Expenses