Grant FAQ

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No. All LFSAZ grant applications and supporting materials must be submitted online through the LFSAZ Grant Portal.

After logging into the LFSAZ Grant Portal, click the Apply link on the left. This will take you to the list of grant cycles currently accepting applications.

If you do not see the application you are looking for, the deadline may have passed, or the grant cycle may not have opened yet.

Applicants may apply for more than one LFSAZ grant; however, each request must meet the specific guidelines and requirements for the grant being requested.

No. You may complete your application over multiple sessions. Your work is automatically saved as you complete the application, and you may also use the Save as Draft button at the bottom of the application to save your progress and return to it later.

We recommend preparing your responses in a Word document and then copying and pasting them into the application. This will also provide a backup copy of your responses.

The system may underline misspelled words; however, it does not provide a robust spell check or grammar check. We recommend preparing your responses in Microsoft Word or another word processing program, then copying and pasting them into the application.

Character limits help keep responses clear, focused, and consistent for all applicants. Some application questions have character limits, and a counter below each response field will show how many characters you have remaining. Spaces and punctuation count as characters.

Applicants are encouraged to correct any character-limit overages as they complete the application. You will not be able to submit your application if you exceed the character limit, which could delay submission. 

Applicants are not expected to use the maximum number of characters available.

Yes. If additional information or clarification is needed, LFSAZ staff may contact you during the review process.

We also recommend that you have someone review your application before submitting it. Ask whether they clearly understand the project or request based on the information you have provided.

No. Required attachments must be uploaded through the online application system. The system will not allow you to submit your application unless all required materials are attached.

If you do not have the documents electronically, you may scan them and save them as PDF files. If your organization does not have access to a scanner, documents may be scanned at a copy shop or public library.

A fiscal year is the 12-month financial reporting period used by your organization. Fiscal year start and end dates vary by organization. If you are unsure of your organization's fiscal year, please consult your accounting staff, board treasurer, or bookkeeper.

Estimate the amount of in-kind support and volunteer hours your organization has received; include either actual or projected operating budget for the next year.

In-kind support refers to goods or services provided at no cost to your organization or project.

Examples may include donated professional services, volunteer time, supplies, equipment, or office space. The value listed should be the actual or estimated cost of obtaining the same goods or services if they were not donated.

The system automatically saves your work as you complete the application. However, edits may be lost if your session times out after a period of inactivity, your internet connection is interrupted, or you are working in multiple accounts or grant sites in separate browser tabs.

As a safeguard, we recommend preparing your responses in a Word document and copying and pasting them into the application. Your Word document will serve as a backup.

If you believe you have lost edits, try refreshing your browser page, logging out, waiting a few minutes, and then logging back in to reopen your application.

First, verify that the file name does not contain special characters and that the file type and size meet the application requirements. Then try one or more of the following:

• The file may be corrupted. Save a new copy of the document with a different file name and try uploading it again.

• Try saving the file in a different format. For example, if you are uploading a PDF file, try uploading the original Word or Excel file instead. Likewise, if you are uploading a Word or Excel file, try saving it as a PDF and uploading that version. If you scanned a document as a JPG file, try saving it as a PDF.

• Try uploading the file from a different computer.

To print or save a copy of your application, log in to the application portal and select the Application Packet link. This will generate a PDF of your application, which you may print or save for your records.

You will continue to have access to your submitted application through the application portal for review purposes; however, no changes can be made after the application has been submitted.

To update your user information, click on your name at the top right corner of the screen and select “Edit Profile” from the drop-down menu.