Subud House Grants - Property Acquisition and Capital Improvement

Application Process

Two Cycles Per Year (as of 2026)
MSF offers two grant application cycles annually to accommodate different group timelines.

Stage 1: Eligibility Assessment (Mandatory)

1. Review the Grant Process Guide and MSF Grant Policy to confirm project eligibility
2. Complete the Stage 1 – Eligibility Form
3. MSF confirms alignment with foundation priorities and basic requirements
4. This is NOT the full application; approval required to proceed to Stage 2

Cycle 1 Timeline (for first-half-of-year funding):

Stage 1 Application Period: January 2 – February 28

Stage 2 Application Period: March 1 – April 30

Application Evaluation: March – May

Decision, Agreement & Fund Transfer: June – July

Cycle 2 Timeline (for second-half-of-year funding):

Stage 1 Application Period: June 1 – July 31

Stage 2 Application Period: August 1 – September 30

Application Evaluation: August – October

Decision, Agreement & Fund Transfer: November – December

Stage 2: Complete Application (By Invitation Only)

1. Available only to groups whose Stage 1 application is approved
2. MSF sends Stage 2 – Application Form directly to eligible applicants
3. Submit comprehensive project proposal including:
- Detailed project planning
- Complete budget with itemized costs
- Supporting documentation
- Evidence of 50% local funding secured
- Business plan for commercial use of property
- Documentation of member harmony/support
- Proof of property ownership or commitment of responsibility

Application Requirements:

Pre-application form submission is mandatory for all grant applications

Detailed project descriptions

Financial statements and budgets in USD

Letters of agreement/commitment from group members

Evidence of local funding sources and amounts

Business plans aligned with local/national regulations

Architectural plans or renovation specifications (as applicable)

Review and Support Process:

MSF may request clarifications, additional information, or meetings

MSF may solicit feedback from international collaborators and zone representatives

Groups encouraged to contact MSF early, even during planning stages

MSF offers workshops and 1:1 personalized meetings via Zoom

Register for workshops through the Workshop and Personalized Meetings form

Stage 3: Evaluation

MSF carefully reviews each Stage 2 application for alignment with foundation priorities, project feasibility, and potential impact

May request additional clarifications or meetings

Stage 4: Decision, Agreement & Fund Transfer

All applicants receive notification of decision

Approved applicants receive grant agreement detailing terms and conditions

Funds transferred once agreement is signed and project is ready to begin

When possible, MSF provides feedback to support future applications

Key Contacts:

Grant Manager: renato.sotelo@msubuhfoundation.org

For workshops/questions: Register via Workshop and Personalized Meetings form