Be sure to carefully read our Guidelines and Instructions for Applying before you begin this application process. Applications that do not meet our Guidelines will not be considered. This grant application consists of three (3) parts: Part 1 – Cover Sheet, Part 2 – Application Questions, and Part 3 – Budget Form. For your application to be considered, you are required to do the following:

1. Fill out all the information requested on Part 1 – Cover Sheet, including signing the form. 
2. Answer the five (5) questions (Part 2 – Application Questions) on no less than (3) pages, but no more than five (5) pages. (Be sure to include your organization’s name). 
3. Complete the budget page (Part 3 – Budget Form) making sure that the columns add up correctly, are balanced (revenue vs expenses) and match the proposed project budget. The proposed CHEJ budget column must be filled in.
4. Provide information about a Fiscal Sponsor (if applicable).
5. You must complete and include all three parts (Part 1 – Cover Sheet, Part 2 – Application Questions and Part 3 – Budget Form) for your application to be considered.
6. Submit your 3-part, 5- to 7-page application (the cover sheet; 3-5 pages in response to the questions; and the budget form). No more than seven (7) pages in total will be considered.

NOTE: Do not change the format of the application, except to make it more legible. Any drastic changes will result in disqualification. Applications that do not follow these guidelines will not be considered.