Investing in your
organization's future

**Staff recommends beginning the inquiry process at least 90 days before an application deadline (March, June, September or December)

Step 1: For new and returning organizations, please login to your account.  You will first be prompted to update or add organization background.  Next, you will then complete a brief Inquiry Form. 

Video: How to Complete Organization Background

Video: How to Complete an Inquiry Form 

Step 2: Once the completed Inquiry Form is submitted, staff will be in touch within 30 days to schedule a phone call to discuss your project. During the call, staff will discuss the project need, timeline, other identified funding sources and expected outcomes.

Step 3: If eligible, the application link will become available once you have spoken to a program officer. 

Video: How to Access and Complete an Application

Step 4: Submit application and all required documents.  Application deadlines occur in March, June, September and December.

Video: How to Upload Documents

**Notification of grant decisions will be sent to the applicant and Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director or President within 6 months from application submission.

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• Online Application – Complete the online application.
  
  
• Project Budget – Complete the project budget in the online application. Quotes or estimates are required.  Project Budget Sample
  
  
• Organization Budget – Provide a current annual operating budget that includes both income and expenses for the organization.
  
  
• Certification of Tax-Exempt Status – Provide a copy of the letter from the Internal Revenue Service indicating the tax-exempt status of the organization unless you are a Government agency. Churches must provide a denomination letter for the Charles A. Cannon Charitable Trust. Letter of Denomination Template
  
  
• Governing Body – Provide a list of your governing Board members, including their experience relevant to the organization.
  
  
• Audit Report – Provide the three most recent independent audit reports of the organization. If your organization does not have independent audits, then provide the three most recent fiscal year-end financial statements for the organization. Note: Please read your application carefully as some additional information may be required depending on the type of grant request. **Staff will need financial statements for the three most recent fiscal years.  

• IRS Form 990 – Provide a copy of the organization’s most recent IRS Form 990. If your organization is not required to file a Form 990, upload a brief statement of that fact.
  
  
• Additional Materials – Additional descriptive materials may be submitted to supplement the application. Quotes or estimates are required. Photos should portray the need for this project.