IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online.
What you need to do:
What you will be able to do:
NB: Once you have submitted your application, no further editing or uploading of support materials is possible.
COMPLETING AN APPLICATION IN A GROUP/TEAM
A number of people can work on an application using the same log in details as long as only one person is working at a time. Ensure you save as you go as the system does not have an auto save function.
NAVIGATING (MOVING THROUGH) THE APPLICATION FORM
On every screen (page of the form) you will find a Form Navigation contents box, this links directly to every page of the application. Click the link to jump directly to the page you want.
You can also click 'next page' or 'previous page' on the top or bottom of each page to move forward or backward through the application.
CHARITIES CERTIFICATE NUMBER
You will need to know what your Charity Certificate number (CC number) is before you start. If you do not have this it can be found on the Charities Services webpage – search your organisations name.
SAVING YOUR DRAFT APPLICATION
Save as you go as the system does not have an auto save function. If you wish to leave a partially completed application, press 'save and close' and log out. When you log back in and click on the 'My Submissions' link at the top of the screen, you will find a list of any applications you have started or submitted. You can reopen your draft application and start where you left off.
You can also download any application, whether draft or completed, as a PDF. Click on the 'Download PDF' button located at the bottom of the last page of the application form.
You may be logged out automatically after 20 minutes if you don't save, which will cause you to lose any unsaved work.
ATTACHMENTS AND SUPPORT DOCUMENTS
You may need to upload/submit attachments to support your application. This is very simple, but requires you to have the documents saved on your computer, or on a storage device.
You need to allow enough time for each file to upload before trying to attach another file. Files can be up to 25MB each; however, we do recommend trying to keep files to a maximum of 5MB – the larger the file, the longer the upload time.
SPELL CHECK
Most internet browsers (including Firefox v2.0 and above; Safari; and Google Chrome) have spell checking facilities built in – you can switch this function on or off by adjusting your browser settings.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
You will find a Review and Submit button at the bottom of the Navigation Panel. You need to review your application before you can submit it.
Once you have reviewed your application you can submit it by clicking on 'Submit' at the top or bottom of the screen or on the navigation panel. You will not be able to submit your application until all the compulsory questions are completed and there are no validation errors.
Once you have submitted your application, no further editing or uploading of support materials is possible.
When you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your submitted application attached. This will be sent to the email you used to register.
You will find a Review and Submit button at the bottom of the Navigation Panel. You need to review your application before you can submit it.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Smarty Grants - if you need more help using this form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)