ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I have to create an account to access the online application?

No. An account is not required in order to access and submit an online application.

Must a signed and completed Form W9 be included in our application?

Yes. To be eligible for a grant, applicants must provide a W9 with their tax identification number.

How do I submit attachments in the online system?

Applicants must upload ALL required documents to the online application. Follow the instructions on the Attachments page of the online application. High-speed internet access will streamline the application process, but it is not required. The maximum size for all attachments from an applicant combined is 25 MB.

If you forgot to submit an attachment, please e-mail it to grants@synchrofoundation.org. We ask that you include your organization name in the e-mail subject line.

Are there any special steps to submitting my application?

Not really, but it is a 2-step process. To submit your application, you will first PREVIEW it. After you review it you select “Submit your USSSF Grant Application Form”.

How do I know if my application was received the Artistic Swimming Foundation?

You will know that you have successfully submitted your form when you see a webpage that thanks you for your submission. You will also receive an email confirmation later. If you did NOT receive an email confirmation, contact grants@synchrofoundation.org to make sure your application was received.

Once an application has been submitted, can it be retrieved or edited by the applicant?

Before the submission deadline, yes. We do recommend printing your draft application and carefully proofreading your responses before submitting an application. Please contact us at grants@synchrofoundation.org if you have questions or concerns regarding your application.

How secure is the website that hosts the online application process?

Artistic Swimming Foundation uses CaptainForm system to accept applications and applications via the Internet. CaptainForm’s Amazon servers are highly secured and backed up daily. Their parent company has been successful in the form building field since 2008. For more information read CaptainForm’s Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.

If I am awarded a grant, are there specific guidelines for submitting grant reports?

Once approved, grantees must submit all interim and final reports. The Final Grant Report is due no later than July 31. Contact grants@synchrofoundation.org for report templates.