Step 1: Review the application overview before starting your application
- The application overview details the fields you’ll need to complete and documents you’ll need to upload as part of the online application process
Step 2: Log into the applicant portal to begin the application process
New Organization Registration Existing Organizations Log In
If you are not sure if your organization has an existing profile in the applicant portal, or if you need to be added as a contact for an organization already in the portal, please contact our grants management team at grants@sunlightgiving.org or at (650) 235-4883.
NOTE: If you have a fiscal sponsor, please refer to FAQ: My organization has a fiscal sponsor. How do I register and complete my organization profile?
Step 3: Before beginning your new application, review your Personal Profile and the Organization Profile to be sure we have your correct contact information and organization details.
- NOTE: Director/CEO contact information is required in the application. If you are completing the application but are not the Director/CEO, you must add the Director/CEO contact under Organization Profile. See FAQ: How do I add a new contact to my organization profile?
Step 4: Start your application by clicking the “New Application” icon under the Sunlight Giving header
- NOTE: On the same page, you will see details for Acton Family Giving. Acton Family Giving is a sister organization of Sunlight Giving with different funding initiatives. Please do not click on “New Application” under the Acton Family Giving header.
Step 5: Fill out required fields and upload required documents
- NOTE: Our system does not auto-save so please be sure to click “Save Draft” at the bottom of the page periodically as you work.
- NOTE: You may save your draft application and complete it at another time. Log into the portal with your credentials and click on “Application in Progress” to view and complete your application
- NOTE: Whenever exiting the portal, please be sure to log out on the top-right corner of the page before closing the page or browser.
Step 6: Click “Submit”
- You may view and print a submitted application, but will not be able to edit it.
- NOTE: Whenever exiting the portal, please be sure to log out on the top-right corner of the page before closing the page or browser.
Should you have any questions or feedback during the application process, please email our grants management team at grants@sunlightgiving.org or at (650) 235-4883.
