Important instructions

the application period now Closes april 30th
5:00 pm MT / 7:00 pm ET

• Does NOT save partial entries and MUST be completed in one session.
  Download the Application Worksheet and prepare responses in advance.

• Requires a mailing address to receive your grant award check.
  

upload these PDF documents…

• Applications missing any of the following PDF documents will be DECLINED:

  • IRS Affirmation letter (tax exempt determination letter)

  • Previous fiscal year Statement of Activities (Income Statement)

  • Current fiscal year Statement of Activities (Income Statement)

  • Current fiscal year Budget

  • Previous fiscal year Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)

  • Current fiscal year Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)

• If audited financial statements are submitted, the Notes to Financial Statements and the Accountant’s Opinion Letter must be included.
  

• If the organization has multiple programs and projects with different revenue sources and expenses, all uploaded financial statements MUST clearly show which revenues and expenses are associated with the project or program in the grant request.
  

The Financial section…

• Requires revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities be entered for BOTH the current AND previous fiscal periods and categorized as follows:

  • Revenues:

    • Contributions and Grants

    • Program Service Revenue

    • Investment Income

    • In-Kind Revenue

    • Other Revenue

  • Expenses:

    • Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

    • Benefits Paid To or For Members

    • Salaries, Other Compensation, Employee Benefits

    • Fundraising Expenses

    • In-Kind Expenses

    • Other Expenses

  • Assets:

    • Cash

    • Receivables

    • Property and Equipment

    • Investments

    • Other Assets

  • Liabilities:

    • Payables

    • Mortgages

    • Other Liabilities
      

• Applications with financial statements that DO NOT MATCH the amounts entered in the Financial section, will be DECLINED.
  

Consult with your organization’s bookkeeper, accountant, director, Treasurer, or tax professional with questions concerning which accounts belong in which category. You may also wish to reference the IRS Form 990 as a guide.