Online Application Process

It is important that you familiarize yourself with the Grant Request guidelines and list of Required Documentation that you will need as electronic files to attach to your completed Grant Application Online Form.

You will need to provide all the information requested to be considered for a CPS Foundation grant. Information on what happens to your submission is described in What to Expect After Applying.

You will be asked in the online Grant Request Application form to upload electronic versions of documentation for your organization. PDF files are preferred, however .doc, .txt, .xls and .ppt are also allowed. If you do not currently have this documentation in electronic format, you might use FedEx/Kinko’s or a similar service to scan your documents into an electronic format or scan using your organization’s device — however, the documents need to be legible.

You will be asked to upload each of the following items as individual electronic files:

• A copy of the current IRS determination letter indicating 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
• A list of the organization’s board of directors or trustees, including board titles, corporate title or volunteer title, address, work and home telephone numbers and email address
• Organization’s current annual operating budget, including expenses and revenue (based on budget sheet)
• Most recent audited financial statement (independently audited, if available; if not available attach Form 990)
• At least two-to-three letters of support for the organization, which also verify the need for the proposed project
• Copy of the most recent annual report, if available
• Grant Budget Form - Download the spreadsheet template and upload in the Grant Budget section of the online form.