How to Apply for a Grant

Online Grant Application:

To increase efficiency and accessibility, we utilize Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM) as our online grants system.

Applicants must create an account in GLM to access the list of available grant opportunities and complete applications. Applications can be previewed, started, and saved as drafts to ensure progress is saved when returning to make edits and submit the application. Accounts maintain a record of application and funding histories, which can be accessed at any time. GLM provides applicants and grantees with a streamlined way to track the status of applications, check due dates, view decisions, and submit Electronic Signature Agreements and Grant Reports.

We recommend that you read our Grant Guidelines, as well as the instructions found on this page, before registering and starting your first application.

Creating an Account in GLM:

• Click here or on "Grantees" at the top of this page (we suggest bookmarking the logon page)
• Once at the logon page, click on "Create New Account" and follow the steps
• Be prepared to provide information such as organization name, EIN / tax identification number, website, phone, contact information, Executive Director, etc.

Managing an Account:

The creator of the account will automatically be assigned as the primary contact in GLM. To edit user or organization information, click on the contact name at the top right of the page and select "Edit My Profile" or "Edit Organization." Editing user information allows you to update the profile name, business title, email, telephone number(s), and address(es). Editing organization information allows you to update the website, telephone number, and address.

The user who submits an application will automatically be assigned to the Electronic Signature Agreement and Grant Report. These can be reassigned by administrators. Multiple users can be added to an organization, but there will always be only one primary contact. For an organization to easily view its full history of requests, agreements, and reports, we recommend consolidating all applications into a single user account.

The "Application Dashboard" serves as the homepage. Users can view all active and historical requests submitted through their specific account. We strongly recommend consolidating all applications into a single user account, as requests and follow-ups — such as Electronic Signature Agreements and Grant Reports — will not be visible to all users.

By clicking "Apply" at the top of the page, users can view all active grant opportunities. This page updates based on grant availability and deadlines.

"Organization History," located at the top of the page, displays organization info, request history, contacts, and documents. Clicking on a project in "Request History" allows users to see the submitter's name, the application itself, award details, and related documents.

For the best user experience in GLM, we recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari. GLM no longer fully supports Internet Explorer, and users may experience technical issues if using outdated browsers.

To add users to your organization, reassign agreements and/or reports, be listed as a contact for multiple organizations, or check whether your organization has an existing account, please contact Morgan Curry at mcurry@wacf.org or 205-302-0001.