Growing Change Application 2020

Funding Application Form

This is the application for Growing Change ONLY.  For our annual grants, click here.

Application Deadline: CLOSED

  • Please follow the instructions below very carefully.   Groundswell has no paid staff to process applications so we rely on your help to make the process work.  If you do not follow the instructions carefully, it could result in your application not being considered.  Thank you! NOTE: Applications submitted by email, and not using the form on our website, will NOT be accepted.
  • Growing Change grants are between $10,000 and $100,000.
  • Before you apply, review the funding priorities on the other tab of this page.

To submit a funding application to Growing Change, carefully complete the following steps:

  1. Download the Growing Change Application and complete the form.  Please pay attention to the word count limits for each question. Once you have completed the form, save it as a PDF. Make sure your file name includes the name of your project or organization and the words “Growing Change”.  For example, “Housing Now Growing Change.pdf”.  Remember to save as a PDF.
  2. Download the Growing Change Budget and fill in the relevant information. Note that the form has three sheets. Save it as .xlsx, and make sure your file name includes the name of your project or organization and the word “Budget”. For example, “Housing Now Budget.xlsx”.
  3. Download the Growing Change Work Plan and fill in the relevant information.  This is a one page excel spreadsheet.  Save it as a .xlsx and make sure your file name includes the name of your project or organization and the word “Work Plan.  For example “ Housing now Work Plan.xlsx“.
  4. Once you have completed your application, budget and work plan files, fill in the form below and upload your documents. This is also the time for you to upload your reference letters and supporting materials. Wait until you are ready with all your materials before you submit.

Funding Priorities