Application to all of INWCF's community grants programs is made through an online application process. Before filling out an online application, applicants must create a user account. This account allows you to access your saved and submitted applications at anytime and allows INWCF to send you an e-mail that confirms that we have received your application and notifies you if additional information is necessary to process your application. We strongly encourage you to use the "Print" option at the top of this page to print a copy of this information to refer to when setting up or accessing your user account.

How do I create an account?

Navigate to the page on the INWCF web site that contains the guidelines and application information for the program to which you are applying. At the bottom of the grant program Web page you will find a link that says:  “Start a New Application.”  When you click on this link you will be directed to an account log-in page.  Under the “Sign In” section, please do the following:

• Enter your e-mail address
• Click the "I am a new online applicant" option, then and click "Continue" which will take you to the “Create an Account” page
• Confirm your password
• Create a password (5 character minimum)
• Confirm your password
• Click create an account

Upon creating your account you will receive an automatic email with your tracking number and a link to the log-in page of your online application form.

How do I save my application and continue working on it later?

Any time during the application process, click on the “Save and Finish Later” button at the bottom of the application page. This will save your current work and allow you to access it from your account page so that you may continue working on it at a later date.

How can I access my saved, in-progress application?

Login to your account page using the application link that was emailed to you when you started your application. Or, you may access your account page by clicking on the “Log-In” link on the upper right of the INWCF Web site.  Once you have logged in to your account page, you will find a section of “Open” applications followed by a section of “Submitted” applications. The application you currently are working on will be in the “Open” applications section.  Click on the application name to continue working on it. 

How do I include attachments with my application?

The "Attachments" page of the application clearly explains how to attach the required documents, such as budgets and financial statements. All attached documents must be in a PDF format.  If you If you have difficulty uploading any documents after you have read the instructions in the application, please contact INWCF grant staff for further assistance.

How do I convert my attachments into PDF format? 

If you do not have a program such as Adobe Acrobat to convert files to PDF format, you can download a free program from Microsoft that will allow you to save Word files in a PDF format. You can find the free download by clicking on the following link: Microsoft Word PDF Converter

How do I submit my application?

When you have finished your application and uploaded all the required attachments, click on the “Review and Submit” button at the end of the application.  This will allow you to give your application a final review.  You also can click on “Printer Friendly Version” at the top of the page if you would like to print a copy for your records.  After reviewing the application, you must click on the “Submit” button at the end of the application to complete the submission.    

How do I know that my application has been received at INWCF?

After you submit your application, you will receive an e-mail confirmation.  If you believe you have submitted the application, but do not receive a confirmation e-mail, please contact INWCF grants staff as soon as possible to determine the status of your application.

When will I be contacted about the status of my proposal?

After INWCF reviews your application, you will receive notification indicating whether your grant request has been approved or declined.  Please see our Application Calendar to find out when funding decisions are announced for each grant program.