Grant Application Form


Local Grants That Build

A Stronger St. Johns


Online Application SJACF

Before You Apply

Successful projects share one common goal—they create a positive, lasting impact for the people of St. Johns.

Before beginning your application, please be sure your project:

  • Serves the St. Johns area or its residents
  • Demonstrates a clear community need
  • Aligns with the mission of the St. Johns Area Community Fund
  • Includes a realistic project budget and timeline
  • Can provide measurable outcomes and long-term community benefit

What You'll Need

To help complete your Grant Application, we recommend having the following information ready before you begin:

  • Organization and contact information
  • EIN or fiscal sponsor information
  • Project description
  • Community impact statement
  • Project timeline
  • Budget and funding request
  • Proof of nonprofit status
  • Supporting documents such as budgets, quotes, letters of support, or photos

Having these materials prepared will make the application process quick and convenient.

Our Application Process

Applying is easy with our guided online application.

1. Confirm Eligibility

Tell us about your organization and confirm your nonprofit status or fiscal sponsorship.

2. Share Your Story

Describe your project, the community need it addresses, and who will benefit from your work.

3. Build Your Budget

Provide your project budget, funding request, and supporting documentation.

4. Submit Your Application

Review your information, certify your application, and submit it online.

After submission, you’ll receive a confirmation email, and our Board will carefully review your request. Applicants are generally notified of funding decisions within approximately 60 days.

Before You Begin

The St. Johns Area Community Fund supports nonprofit organizations, initiatives, programs, and projects that improve the quality of life in the St. Johns community.
Grant requests should demonstrate a clear local need and explain how the proposed project will create a positive and lasting impact for people in the St. Johns area.
Please complete all required fields. You will not be able to submit the application until all required information has been provided.

Step 1: Eligibility


Organization Eligibility

Step 2: Organization Information


Applicant Organization

Primary Contact

Additional Contact

Step 3: Grant Request


Project Overview

Step 4: Community Need


Tell Us Why This Project Is Needed

Step 5: Project Description


Tell Us What You Plan to Do

Step 6: Connection to the SJACF Mission


Creating a Better St. Johns Community


The St. Johns Area Community Fund supports projects that improve the quality of life in the St. Johns area and help make the community a more desirable, welcoming, and enjoyable place to live or visit.

Step 7: Outcomes and Success


Measuring the Project’s Impact

Step 8: Sustainability


What Happens After the Grant?

Step 9: Project Budget


Estimated Expenses


Please provide a basic breakdown of how the requested funds will be used.

Project Expense

Project Expense

Project Expense

Project Expense

Total

Step 10: Supporting Documents


Please upload any documents that may help the Board review your request.

Optional Documents

  • Vendor quotes
  • Project Plans
  • Photographs
  • Letters of support
  • Partnership Information
  • Brochures or program materials
  • Additional supporting documentation

Optional Documents

  • Proof of current 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship
  • Project budget or cost estimate

Step 11: Final Review and Certification


Please review your application carefully before submitting it.

Applicant Certification*


By checking the box below, I certify that:


  • The information provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
  • I am authorized to submit this request on behalf of the organization.
  • The requested funds will be used for the purposes described in this application.
  • Our organization agrees to provide a project update or grant closeout information if funding is awarded.
  • Our organization understands that submission does not guarantee funding.

Submit Your Application


Applications may be submitted at any time. The SJACF Board reviews eligible requests and applicants should generally receive an update within 60 days.

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