Green Bay Packers Foundation FAQ
The Green Bay Packers Foundation accepts all grant applications using an online grants management system. We do not accept grant applications via postal mail. Please review this information prior to completing an application.
How to Apply OnlineStep 1: Review the information provided on the Green Bay Packers Foundation webpage.Reading this information will help you determine if your organization is eligible to apply for a grant. The following FAQ section provides additional information about the electronic application process. If you have any questions that are not addressed in these documents, please contact us.
Step 2: Log in or create an account.
You can apply for a grant through the website (http://www.packers.com/community/packers-foundation.html) by clicking Start the application process here found within the Grant Application Process section. You will be prompted to sign in using an e-mail address and password. If this is your organization’s first time using our online applications, click “New applicants click here”, enter the requested information, and click “Continue”.
We recommend only one account per organization be created to prevent multiple submissions of the same application.
If you have previously created an account with us and would like to submit a new application, simply enter your e-mail address and password and click “Login”. If you forget your password, click “Forgot password click here” and the system will e-mail the information to you.
Step 3: Complete the application.
We have designed the application to be as user-friendly as possible while still obtaining all of the information essential for a thorough review.
- Tax ID Number: You will be asked to enter the organization’s Federal Tax ID to verify its 501(c)(3) status with information in the IRS database.
- Eligibility Evaluation: You will be asked to respond to questions that will determine if the organization is one we would consider issuing a grant to.
- Applicant, Grant, and Contact Information: Please read and follow all directions carefully as you complete the required fields. In areas where more detail is required, we suggest typing the answers to the application questions in a word processing document and then copy/paste the answers into the appropriate sections of the application. You may click “Save & Finish Later” at any time and come back at another time to continue completing the application. We suggest reading through the entire application before completing it.
- Attachments: You will be asked to attach the following documents:
- Budget for the project/program the grant is requested for;
- Proposed or current budget for the organization;
- Balance sheet and income statement for the past two years;
- Form 990 or Form 990EZ, including all Schedules (or documentation explaining the reason why the organization is not required to file);
- Names of committed and potential funders and their funding levels; and
- Names and outside affiliations of those comprising the Board of Directors (if not already included within Form 990 or if it differs from what is included in Form 990).
Your application is not considered complete until all required documents are submitted.
- Reviewing and Submitting Your Application: After you have completed all required fields and uploaded the necessary documents, click “Review Before Submitting”. Your application will appear in full and any necessary changes can be made at this time. To officially submit the application, scroll to the bottom of the screen (end of the application) and click “Submit”. You will receive an e-mail verifying the successful submission of the application. If you do not receive this message, please contact us.
Review Process and Timeline
- March 1st – July 1st: Applications will be accepted.
- July – November: Applications are assigned to the trustees for review. Applicants may be contacted by the assigned trustee to conduct a phone interview or arrange for a site visit.
- November: Trustees meet for final review of applications. Grant recipient list is finalized. All applicants will be notified via email of the outcome of the trustees’ review by mid-November.
- December: Press conference and luncheon for grant recipients is held (date is dependent on the football schedule).
Questions? Please contact us.
FAQ - Online Grant Applications
FAQ - Technical Questions
FAQ - Online Grant Applications
How can my organization apply for a grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation?
You may submit a grant application electronically through our website http://www.packers.com/community/packers-foundation.html.
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How do I apply online?
To apply online, go to our website http://www.packers.com/ and click on the Community section heading and then click on the GBP Foundation tab. Click Start the application process here and follow the instructions provided.
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When can I apply?
The grant application is available online from March 1st until the end of the day July 1st.
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How do I know if my organization is eligible to apply for a grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation?
To be eligible to apply for a grant, the organization must be physically located in the state of Wisconsin and have a classification as an organization exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code with a valid IRS Tax ID.
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Does the Green Bay Packers Foundation give to specific types of organizations?
Organizations considered for funding must possess one or more of the following goals while raising the awareness of the Packers organization as a committed and contributing member of the various communities: perpetuates a community environment that promotes families and the competitive value of athletics, contributes to player and fan welfare, ensures the safety and education of children, and/or prevents cruelty to animals.
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What is not funded?
Generally speaking, the Green Bay Packers Foundation does not fund: organizations that are not tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code, or individuals for any purpose.
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I believe my organization fits your grant guidelines, but the eligibility evaluation will not allow me to proceed. Is my organization truly ineligible to apply for a grant at this time?
Yes. The eligibility evaluation covers all of the basic information the Foundation needs to determine whether or not an organization fits our grant guidelines.
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What are the minimum and maximum grant amounts we can apply for?
The minimum grant amount is $1,000 and the maximum grant amount is $7,000.
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We have two programs that are short on funding. Can we submit two applications; one for each program?
No. We will consider a maximum of one application per organization, per grant cycle (March 1st to July 1st).
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My organization completed the grant application and supplied all required documents. Does this mean my organization will automatically receive a grant?
No. The Green Bay Packers Foundation grant process is competitive and regretfully, we are unable to provide grants to all applicants.
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What should I expect after the application has been submitted?
You will receive an e-mail confirming the successful submission of the application. After the grant application period closes on July 1st, your application will be assigned to a trustee who will review its contents and all supporting documents. The trustee may contact you via phone to ask additional questions or to schedule a site visit. The trustees will meet in November to determine the final grant recipient list. You will be notified by mid-November via e-mail of the outcome of the trustees’ review.
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Can I get a copy of the online application?
Yes. You will be able to print a copy of the application at the time you are filling it out. Click on “Printer Friendly Version” in the upper right corner in any section of the application.
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If I am in the middle of completing my application, can I save it and continue working on it later?
Yes. You may save an application at any time by clicking “Save & Finish Later” located at the bottom of each section of the application.
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How do I access a saved application?
When you decide to return to a saved application, go to the Access your account link on the Foundation webpage http://www.packers.com/community/packers-foundation.html and log in to your account with your e-mail and password. When on your account page, verify that on the right side of the page beside “Show” it reads “In Progress Applications”. Under the “Application Name” heading, click on the saved application to open it.
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I’ve completed all required fields in the application and I’ve uploaded the required documents. What happens after I click the “Review Before Submitting” button?
Clicking this button does not submit a final version of your application for review. You will have the opportunity to review your application one more time. When you are satisfied with the application, go to the bottom of the last page of the application and click “Submit”. Only upon clicking “Submit” will the application be sent to us.
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After submitting my application, I noticed a mistake. Should I submit another application?
If you discover a mistake after the application has been submitted, contact us. Do not submit another application; it will be declined as a duplicate.
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FAQ – Technical Questions
What password should be used on the log in page?
First time applicants must create a password with a minimum of five characters. This password will be used each time they log in to either start a new application or view a saved or submitted application. First time applicants will receive an e-mail with their password included. It is recommended this e-mail be retained for future reference.
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I have entered my e-mail and password and still cannot access my account page or application?
Please check your entries to make sure that you have not misspelled anything and make sure that you are using the same e-mail address and password you used to initially log in and create your account. Should you continue to have problems, contact us.
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I have logged into my account and I don’t see my application listed under the “Application Name” heading.
If you are looking for a previously saved, but not submitted application: Verify on the right side of the page “In Progress Applications” is beside “Show”. If the application is not listed, you will need to start a new application because the “Save & Finish Later” button was not clicked prior to exiting the application. If you are looking for an already submitted application: Verify on the right side of the page “Submitted Applications” is beside “Show”.
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I forgot my password and clicked “Forgot password click here” and I get an error message.
The e-mail address you are using is different from the one used when the account was created initially. The address provided is either misspelled or is a different address.
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The person who set up the online account no longer works here. Should I create a new account?
No. If you still have access to the old log in information, please use it to sign in to the organization’s account page https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_910?SA=AM and click “To change e-mail and/or password click here” to change the log in information. If the old log in information is not available, contact us.
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Why do I see several copies of the application on my account page (Show – In Progress Applications)?
Each time you open an application using the “Complete a new application” link from the Foundation webpage, a new application is created.
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I would like to review my submitted applications. Is that possible?
Yes. Log in to your account page https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_910?SA=AM. On the right side of your account page next to “Show”, change it to “Submitted Applications”.
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