More and more foundations are accepting grant submissions on line. Some will only accept requests from their website. Everything must be submitted through their link. Don’t let this stop you from submitting a request.
First read all the guidelines. Be sure that your organization is a fit with the funders’ priorities. Many foundations have a quick pretest of 5 or 6 questions. If you pass then you are asked to register.
Once you register you are usually sent to the application. I fill in the usual, contact info, mission statement etc. Then I print out the application. It is a good idea to answer all the questions in word and cut and paste them in all at once.
Sometimes there are time limits on completing the application. Remember to click the save button as you fill in the questions. Many times you will be asked for resumes, 501 (c) 3 letters, budgets, etc. Sometimes the funders request these documents in pdf form.
Print out the application before you submit it. That way you have a copy of what you sent in. Every funder is a little different but once you submit an online application you may find they are much easier and less time consuming to complete.
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