What does it do?

It's an online application. You can submit and manage online LOIs and applications to one or more grantmakers.

Why use it?

It's easy to set up and use. Research and identify grantmakers that may be interested in funding your programs. Reuse your information and documents.

What does it cost?

Nothing. There are no subscription or per application fees. There is no charge for setup, training and support.

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Online Application

The Common Grant Application® is an online common application for grantseekers. Grantseekers can submit, track and manage online LOIs, grant applications, grant agreements, grants and grant reports.

It is simple and easy to...

  • Find and research grantmakers.
  • Manage LOIs, grant applications, grants and grant reports.
  • Submit and track LOIs and applications.
  • Submit and track grant agreements and grant reports.
  • Review real-time status updates.

The Common Grant Application is private, secure and reliable. We also provide free and unlimited support on how to use our system. If you have a question, email or call.

If you would like additional information, please browse our online Online Help and FAQs. To get started, click on the Sign Up button below.

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Who can use the Website?

Non-profit grantseekers that can use our service include:

  • Non-profit organizations
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Charities
  • Churches
  • Libraries
  • Schools
  • Government agencies
  • Individuals
  • Ad-hoc groups of grantseekers

Who can I apply to?

You can apply to any grantmakers using our Website. The complete list can be found at the Grantmaker List.

What does it cost?

It's simple, grantseekers pay nothing.

The Common Grant Application...

  • Is an online common application.
  • Provides an online application submission and tracking process.
  • Is free. The grantmaker pays all fees.
  • Offers free administrator and grant writer training.
  • Offers unlimited and free grantseeker support.
  • Is private, secure and reliable.

Benefits

  • Fewer burdens on your administrator and grant writers.
  • No IT burden.
  • Save time and money.
  • Greater responsiveness.
  • Inexpensive and low risk.

    As an executive director you can...

  • Submit and manage online LOIs, applications, grant agreements and grant reports.
  • Maintain, manage and re-use information and documents.
  • Manage communications.
  • Monitor the real-time status of your applications.

Easy and Safe to Use

  • There is no hardware or software to install, support or maintain.
  • All you and your users need is a Web browser.
  • Your information is secure and private.
  • All of your information is backed up on a daily basis.
  • The service is reliable and always available.

Benefits

  • Easy to learn and use.
  • Convenient access.
  • No IT burden.
  • Focus on grantmakers aligned with your activities and programs.
  • Reduced grantmaker inquiry calls.
  • Improved responsiveness.
  • Inexpensive and low risk.

Cost Calculator

Use this calculator to determine what it typically costs to write and submit a paper-based application.

    As a development officer or grant writer, you can...

  • Submit and manage online LOIs, applications, grant agreements and grant reports.
  • Maintain, manage and re-use information and documents.
  • Manage communications.
  • Monitor the real-time status of your applications.

Benefits

  • Easy to learn and use.
  • Convenient access.
  • Focus on grantmakers aligned with your activities and programs.