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Submission Requirements
- Applications must have won a grant award (either government or private) between $25,000 and $1,100,000 USD, in 2022-2023.
- Submissions should include the proposal narrative (specific components may vary depending on the funder’s requirements), the program budget, and the budget narrative. Do not include attachments.
Additional Information
- Anyone, from any country, may apply.
- GrantStation Membership is not required.
- Entries are limited to one per organization or proposal writer.
- Entries were accepted through June 30, 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.
One GRANT Prize
- Ten hours of one-to-one consultation with Cynthia M. Adams, GrantStation’s Founder ($5,000 value)
- $500 cash prize
- A full year subscription to GrantStation (up to $699 value)
- A full year membership to the Grant Professionals Association (up to $225 value)
Publication of your winning proposal on the GrantStation website
Four Private and Government Award Sector Prizes (2 each)
- $200 cash prize
- A full year subscription to GrantStation (up to $699 value)
- 50% off a membership to the Grant Professionals Association
- Publication of your winning proposal on the GrantStation website
Eight Honorable Mention Prizes
- $100 cash prize
- A full year subscription to GrantStation (up to $699 value)
- 50% off a membership to the Grant Professionals Association
- Publication of your winning proposal on the GrantStation website
All Participants
- $25 off a membership to the Grant Professionals Association
Cynthia Adams
Founder
GrantStation
Gayle Carpentier
Chief Business Development Officer
TechSoup
Mike Chamberlain
Chief Executive Officer
Grant Professionals Association
Amy Holmes
Director
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
John Carpentier
Customer Success Manager
Box.org
Sijo Smith
Latitudes Partnership Communications Coordinator
Alaska Conservation Foundation
Deidre Chadwick
President
BMI Foundation
Am I eligible?
If your proposal won a private or government grant award between $25,000 and $1,100,000 USD in 2022-23, you are eligible for entry. Anyone, from any country, may apply.
What should I include in my submission?
Only include your project narrative (which will vary from funder to funder but often includes elements such as an executive summary, organizational background, needs statement, goals and objectives, approach/work plan, evaluation, sustainability information, etc.) along with your project budget and budget narrative.
Should I include attachments?
No, do not include common attachments such as a 501c3 letter, organizational budgets, audits, board member information, resumes, etc. Only submit your proposal narrative, budget, and budget narrative.
How are proposals judged?
Proposals are judged based on a scoring rubric developed by GrantStation. Proposals are first reviewed by entry screeners. Top proposals are then reviewed by our expert panel of judges.
- Click here to see the scoring rubric.
- Click here to see the list of entry screeners.
- Click here to see past winners.
Is the information in my proposal confidential?
Prize-winning proposals will be shared publicly on GrantStation. However, you’ll have the opportunity to redact any sensitive information before it is posted publicly.
What are the next steps?
Submit your proposal using the submission form below ASAP. Proposals are accepted until June 30th, 2023, or until 250 proposals have been submitted. Proposals will be reviewed starting in July. Winners will be announced in late August.
Who should I contact if I have additional questions?
Please contact David Gates at wgpc@grantstation.com with additional questions.
Enter Today and Share Your Success With the Grantseeking World!
To enter, fill out the submission form and attach your proposal (only include the proposal narrative, budget, and budget narrative). Your entry allows publication and recognition at GrantStation.com. Winners will have the opportunity to redact information after the contest concludes.