2018 National Children s Alliance

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1 2018 National Children s Alliance

2 NCA is using Micro Edge IGAM software. This software supports an online application, grant review and report submissions. Before beginning the online application process, please CAREFULLY read the Request for Proposals (RFP) containing the Grant Type that you are applying for.

3 If you have an existing log in that you used for updating your member profile data or submitted previous grant applications/reports to NCA please continue using the same account. In this way you can see in one account all your prior submissions. If you are planning to submit grant applications on behalf of 2 different organizations we request that you use a separate account for each of them. In order to do so when creating your log ins you need to use 2 separate addresses for each of them. However, you need to create and use only ONE login and password to apply if you re submitting multiple grant applications for one organization. If you are applying for a collaborative CAC grant, the entity that needs to submit the application is the CAC that is the appointed fiscal agent on the grant.

4 Open the 2019 RFPs Click on the link posted in the subsection How Do I Apply? in the RFP document containing the link that you are applying for. Sign in and carefully select from the drop down menu the award type that you are applying for. Failure to select and use the appropriate link from the dropdown menu will result in NCA s inability to process your application. Once you have selected your application module you can either submit in one session or start working on your application and hit Save and Finish Later, thus the application can be completed in multiple sessions. The status of such applications in the system will be In Progress.

5 If you hit Save and Finish Later, you will receive an with information on how to access your application again later. Please DO NOT use the links in the RFP to access your In Progress applications. ONLY use the link in the confirmation message that will be sent to you. (see next slide for example of such )

6 Use the link below to continue working on your application: Dear Applicant, your application account has been created! You can log in to your Account, at anytime. Your password is:. Please make note of it.

7 Before you start your application, check again whether the title on the top of the application page corresponds to the grant you are applying for; if not please go back to the NCA Online Grant Portal link in the RFP and select the correct grant type. Please be sure to enter the accurate and up to date contact information for your organization. Be cautious when typing in this information as it will affect NCA s future correspondence with you. Please don t WAIT until the last day to submit your application. While technical support is available for the system, it has limited staffing. It is the applicant's responsibility to begin early enough to complete the process. While filling out the online application, do not leave it open for long periods of time. This will increase the likelihood of loosing your information and overloading the server. We ask that you complete the documents you plan to submit in advance. Also, you may click Save and Finish Later. You can login again to continue your work at any time before the submission date. Please DO NOT submit duplicate applications. Although as an organization, you may be eligible to apply to multiple grant categories, please do not submit duplicate applications in a singe grant category. Unfortunately, this will effect the success of uploading your application.

8 NCA cannot view your application until you click the final submit button. NCA cannot accept any other method of submission (such as fax, mail, ) besides this online application system. All submissions are final and after you click the submit button, NCA can not change anything in you application. Please check your work carefully prior to submitting. If you do not receive a confirmation after clicking on the submit button, please contact NCA IMMEDIATELY. This is the only way to confirm that your application was submitted successfully and is the only document NCA will consider as proof of your timely submission. Before you begin, please note that at any time, you can save and finish your application later by clicking the button at the bottom of each page.

9 Each grant application consists of the following pages: Preliminary Question Organizational Information and Budget Attachments Please make sure you answer ALL required questions within each application page.

10 As a returning user, please sign in. If you are a new user, click on Create a new account to create an account.

11 Application Title Will Vary Please chose the option that pertains to your organization. This question helps to screen your eligibility for each grant category. Please Note: The drop down menu options may vary, depending on the application you are completing.

12 To navigate between the various pages of the application, click on the tabs here. At any time, you may review your application by clicking here. Additional features that can be used during your application. Please Note: You will need to scroll down the page and complete all of the required fields before attempting to submit your application

13 Please fill out the fields and scroll down the page to continue filling out the form.

14 Please fill out the fields and scroll down the page to continue filling out the form.

15 Please read formatting directions carefully. Please divide your grant budget into the applicable categories. Information on allowable cost can be found in the corresponding RFP. If you need further assistance, please contact your NCA Program Associate. After you enter your budget, please click Next to go to the next page and upload your documents.

16 You will notice a list of required documents in the drop-down menu. Please complete in full, and include all documents in order to meet the application requirements. On this page, you must upload all the attachments for your application. Besides those required, you may need to upload others, such as a job descriptions/resumes if you are applying for personnel support.

17 Uploaded files will appear here. To remove a file at any point, select the checkbox above and click Remove. Select Choose File to select the file you wish to include. Then select Upload. Once all files have been uploaded, click on Review and Submit.

18 On this screen, you will be able to do a final review of the information and attachments you have included in your application. Ensure that you have correctly uploaded all of the required (and supplemental) attachments. Once all files have finished your review, please click on the Submit button to send your application to NCA.

19 At any time during the application process you can log back into your account to view your In Progress and/or Submitted Applications using the drop-down menu. Once your application has been submitted successfully, you will see this page. Applications can also be deleted or ed.

20 You will receive a confirmation that states your application was submitted successfully: Thank you for your submission. Your (application_name) has been submitted successfully. For your records, a copy of your application will be retained on your My Account page, which you can access by logging in to Please keep this for your records as proof of submission. If you do not receive this , pleas contact NCA immediately.

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22 Thank you for your interests in the National Children s Alliance. We wish you much success!

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