Grant Guidelines
The Cooperative Development Foundation does not have one universal grant application or set of guidelines for all of its funds. All applications must be for cooperative businesses to be considered for any funding!
-Detailed guidelines and an online application package are available here for CDF's MSC Fund, the MSC Fund.
-For an application for the Sullivan Fund, click HERE.
-For an application to the Sollars Fund, click HERE.
-For an application to the Bowers Fund, click HERE.
-For guidelines on application for the Kaplan Fund, one of the Revolving Loan Funds, click HERE.
Please review the Fund descriptions to determine whether your project fits within our funding priorities. If you have any questions, feel free to call Ellen Quinn at 703-302-8094.
Please submit applications and letters to:
Cooperative Development Foundation
2011 Crystal Dr., Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22202
Or via e-mail: equinn@cdf.coop
Please include in your letter:
• Fund from which you are requesting support
• Proof your project is a coop
• Scope of your project
• Description of who your project will benefit
• Overall project budget
Please remember that the mission of CDF is cooperative development, and your request should reflect that mission.


