Types of Applications
What Application Should My Nonprofit Use?
First Time Grant Applicant Application
The FTGA application is our most comprehensive grant application, and should be submitted for the following situations:
- The nonprofit has never received a grant award from Delaplaine Foundation.
- The nonprofit previously applied for grant funding from Delaplaine Foundation, but the request was denied.
- The nonprofit has received a sponsorship from Delaplaine Foundation in the past, but has not received a grant award as part of an annual grant cycle.
Deadlines
First Time Grant Applicant Application:
The first stage of the application, referred to as an “LOI” or “Letter of Intent” phase, is due September 1st. This phase of the application is used to determine eligibility. You will receive notice of whether eligibility has been confirmed within two weeks. Nonprofits that receive approval to proceed must then submit a full grant application prior to the October 1st deadline. Approval to proceed with submission of an application is not a guarantee of a grant award.
Renewal and Returning Grantee Applications:
Both grant applications are due by midnight on October 1st, or the next business day. If you have a question about your application and the deadline is imminent, please move forward with submitting the application in a timely fashion. Staff can supplement the application on our end if it is appropriate to do so.
How to Apply
In order to apply for grant funding you will need to access the Delaplaine Foundation Grantee Portal. Simply click on the link below to access the portal. Applicants will have the opportunity to create an organizational profile, personal contact profile, and confidential password. Afterwards you can select the application that is appropriate for your organization. If you are setting up an organizational profile for this first time in the Grantee Portal, then you will most likely utilize the First Time Grant Applicant Application.
The application can be completed in one session, or you may begin the application, save your work, and return to complete the process. Once complete, you may upload financial information and other required documentation and submit your application for review.
Sample Applications
Below are examples of applications from Delaplaine Foundation’s 2025 grant cycle. These examples are provided so that you can see the kinds of information that will be requested with the submission of a grant application without accessing the Grantee Portal. If you decide to submit a grant application, you will need to access the Grantee Portal.