Grantmaking

1. If you have not yet created a password, select the 'First time user? Click here to create your password' link located above the login box.
   OR
   If you have already registered, log in using your e-mail address and password.
2. Click the 'Familiarize yourself with the online application' link found on the Welcome Page.

A read-only version of the application displays. You can print this application by clicking 'File' then 'Print' on your browser's toolbar.
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Ensure that you use the following URL to reach the Log In for the LOI:
www.cybergrants.com/iwf/loi

1. If you have not yet created a password, select the 'First time user? Click here to create your password' link located above the login box.
   OR
   If you have already registered, log in with your e-mail address and password.
2. Review the information on the Welcome Page.
3. Click the 'Start a New Application' link at the bottom of the Welcome Page.

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Iowa West Foundation has a 2-part application process. Initially you need to submit an Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Use the following URL to reach the Log In for the LOI:
www.cybergrants.com/iwf/loi

1. If you have not yet created a password, select the "First time user? Click here to create your password" link located above the login box.
   OR
   If you have already registered, log in with your e-mail address and password.
2. Review the information on the Welcome Page.
3. Click the "Start a New Application" link at the bottom of the Welcome Page.

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Click a link in the timeline located at the top of each page to jump to a different section. The data you have entered in the current section is saved.
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To Print from the 'Review Your Application' page
The best way to print is from the 'Review Your Application' page.

1. Complete the required fields on the application.
2. Click the "Save and Proceed" button on the last section to display the 'Review Your Application' page.
3. Click 'File' then click 'Print' on your browser toolbar.

To Print Each Page while working on the application
Use this option while you fill out the application.

1. Print each page by clicking 'File' then 'Print' on your browser toolbar.
2. Click the section link in the timeline at the top of the page in order to move to the next section.

To Print a Submitted Application:
Use this option if you would like to print a copy of your submitted application.

1. From the Welcome Page, click the 'View' link located next to the application you want to print.
2. Click 'File' then click 'Print' on your browser toolbar.

PLEASE NOTE: You may need to change the orientation of your page setup from Portrait to Landscape.

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To submit your application:

1. Click each link in the timeline to ensure that all required fields in each section are complete.
2. Click the last link in the timeline.
3. Click the "Save and Proceed" button. The 'Review Your Application' page displays.
4. Click the "Submit" button.

Once submitted you can no longer make any changes.
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1. Click the Delete File link located next to the uploaded file.
2. On the screen that displays, choose "Delete".
3. Click "Done" on the next screen.

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An application can only be deleted if you have not submitted it.

1. Click the "Trash Can" icon next to the project title of the application.
2. Click the Delete button on the following page to confirm the deletion.

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• Make sure you enter your organization's Federal Tax ID correctly.
  • your Federal Tax ID is a 9 digit number;
  • acceptable formats for this number are 123456789 and 12-3456789.
• For questions concerning your organization's Tax ID status or the specific 501(c)3 subsection under which your organization is classified, contact the Internal Revenue Service Call Center at 877-829-5500. Make sure to confirm:
  • your organization's tax exempt status.
  • your organization's ID number will be listed on the next ELECTRONIC release of the IRS Business Master File.
• Possible reasons for ineligibility are:
  • your organization has received its tax-exempt status recently and is not in the IRS database.
    • our IRS table is updated monthly and your organization is not included.
    • check back with us next month or search for your Tax ID number at the following website: http://apps.irs.gov/app/pub78
  • Your organization is listed incorrectly or is missing in the IRS database.

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Your Federal Tax Id number is a 9 digit number in a 123456789 or 12-3456789 format.

To find out your Federal Tax ID number try the following options:

• Call the Internal Revenue Service Call Center at 877-829-5500.
• Search for your Tax ID number at the IRS website: http://apps.irs.gov/app/pub78

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NCES numbers are only for grade school and high school organizations. Register using your 9 digit Federal Tax ID number.

• Your Tax ID number is a 9 digit number in either a 123456789 or 12-3456789 format.
• For colleges and universities, this number is often for your organization's foundation.
• Try to obtain your organization's Federal Tax ID number by calling the Internal Revenue Service Call Center at 877-829-5500.
• Try to search for your Tax ID number at the following website: http://apps.irs.gov/app/pub78

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Since you represent a school, use your NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) ID number rather than a Tax ID number.

• Search for your NCES School District ID number at the following website: http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/
• The NCES District ID is 7 digits. If it is presented in a 12 digit format, the District ID number is the first 7 digits.
• return to the password creation screen;
• enter the District ID in the District ID field;
• do not enter a value in the Tax ID or School ID fields.

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NOTE: The Pop-up blocker on your computer must be disabled to upload a file.

1. Click the 'Upload File' link;
2. Click the 'Browse' button to search for the file on your computer;
3. Click on the file to select it;
4. Click the 'Open' button; (window closes)
5. Click the 'Upload File' button to upload the selected file; (filename displays below)
6. Click the 'Done' button.

When the pop-up window closes, the page refreshes and the filename appears below the 'Upload File' link.
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The grantmaker may specify the filetype(s) it wants uploaded, for example, .doc, .pdf, or .xls.

• Check the instructions on the application screen to see if the acceptable filetype(s) is listed.
• Check that your filetype is acceptable.

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The character limit includes:

• space or punctuation mark - 1 character
• a carriage return or blank line - 2 characters
• special characters (single quote, double quote, apostrophes, $, &) pasted into the application from another program - 5 to 7 characters.

Suggestion: If you cut and pasted your answer into the application, erase the special characters in the application, then retype them.
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