What does it do?

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

Why use it?

It's easy to set up and use. Research and identify grantmakers or scholarship providers. 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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Common Application System

The Common Grant Application® system is a common application system for applicants. Applicants can submit, track and manage grant or scholarship applications, agreements, reports and payments.

Simplifying the Art & Science of Giving®

It is simple and easy to...

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

The Common Grant Application system is private, secure and reliable.

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The Common Grant Application...

  • Is a common application.
  • Provides an application submission and tracking process.
  • Is free. The grantmaker pays all fees.
  • Is private, secure and reliable.

    As an executive director you can...

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

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

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

    As a student, applying for a scholarship, you can...

  • Submit and manage scholarship applications.
  • Maintain, manage and re-use information and documents.
  • Manage communications.
  • Monitor the real-time status of your applications.