Design Standards

Step 1

Download and complete the forms listed and save them to your computer in order to attach them to the online application.

• Form B: Budget and Budget Narrative [XLS]
• Form C: Narrative [Download DOC] (Please note this is a new form with different questions from prior grant rounds.)
  
• Form D: Logic Model [Download DOC]

Step 2

On page 2 of the online application, you will be asked to write a brief abstract of your proposal that summarizes the project including target audience and goals. We suggest that you prepare the abstract prior to proceeding with the online application and save this information to your computer. You will then be able to cut and paste this information from your word processor into the box provided on page 2 of the online application. Please keep your response to 150 words or less. Sample abstract.

Step 3

On Page 3 of the application you will be asked to upload the following supporting documents, if applicable, to your online application. Documents should be in Word, Excel or PDF format, and must be uploaded through the online system. Do not upload files with JPEG, JPG, or TIF extensions. Documents will NOT be accepted via U.S. mail, email or fax.

List of your organization's current Board of Directors

List the name of each director, town of residence and affiliation only. Not applicable for municipal agencies. Do not include contact information such as emails and phone numbers.

Financial Statements

Financial Statements for your organization's most recent completed fiscal year, including balance sheet and income and expense statement. 
If your organization is audited, please provide a complete set of audited financial statements. Not applicable for municipal agencies. Otherwise, submit a copy of your 990.

Letters of Collaboration

Letters of Collaboration are not required, but highly recommended. The letters should be signed and specifically state the collaborator's individual or organizational contribution to the project. Replicated form letters from multiple organizations are discouraged. Multiple letters must be scanned into one document.

Note: Proposals involving schools must include a letter of collaboration from the superintendent.

Step 4

Complete the online application. The online application consists of four areas:

1. Applicant Login
2. General Organizational/Project Information Page
3. Abstract
   
4. Attachment Upload Page

Important Notes: Applicants must create an account in order to access the application and save their work for completion at a later time. This user account and password will allow you to submit your online application and your grant reports, if your project is funded. Therefore, we highly recommend that your account information and grant application are created and submitted by the project director or development director. You will receive an email with a link to your application and confirming your password.

Concept Paper

A Concept Paper must be submitted and approved prior to submitting a full proposal.

Additional Help

• Please read Tips and FAQs About the Online Application [PDF].
  
• Use the following link to access a previously started application: My Account Page
• To submit a new application, click on the button below.

Submit an Online Application