8.4.10:
“The Foundation continually strives to improve its grant applications and application processes. Our applications are tweaked between grant cycles to make them more user-friendly and reader-friendly. As a result, our on-line application system cannot be accessed from February 3-May 15 and August 3-November 15 while changes are made.
However, we have posted PDFs of our grant applications so that potential applicants can view the most recent versions of the applications. We expect that minor changes will be made prior to the next deadline, but the general framework of the application and the gist of the questions will remain the same. Thus, if someone wishes to begin completing an application while our on-line system is down, s/he may begin crafting answers to the application questions and can paste the answers into the application once the system is turned back on.
If you wish to apply for a grant, please revisit the web site after May 15 for the August 1 deadline and November 15 for the February 1 deadline in order to access our on-line application system.”
The FAQs below only address technical issues associated with the online application. For other frequently asked questions about the grant process, please consult the Application Process FAQs. For questions about required financial documents, click here.
You must have access to the Internet (high-speed access is strongly recommended), as well as an up-to-date version of an internet browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, or
Firefox are recommended).
How do I attach documents to my online application?
Where attachments are requested, a ‘Choose File’ button will appear; click ‘Choose File’ to browse for the appropriate file on your computer, and then click on ‘Upload’.
How do I set up an on-line account?
After you have started your
application, click on the “Save and Finish Later” button at the bottom of the page. You will be asked to provide your e-mail address (which will be used as your account I.D.). If you are a new applicant, click the New Applicant box and then click continue. You will be asked to create an Applicant Account (later referred to as MY ACCOUNT).
YOU MUST CREATE AN ACCOUNT OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE SAVED. In creating your account, you will choose a password. You will later use your e-mail address and password so that you or others in your organization can access this account in the future.
How do I return to my application if I start it and need to stop?
Click here to access a saved application. Enter your e-mail address, choose "I am a returning online applicant,” enter your password and then click ‘Continue.’ You can also access a saved application through the online application page (linkto: Online Application) by clicking “Access a Saved Application” in the sidebar.
What should I do if my computer says that the system does not support cookies?
Cookies must be enabled in order to access the online application. To learn how to enable cookies, click here.
What do I do if I have problems using the online submission system?
After you have reviewed your completed application, if a red arrow is shown (indicating errors), please correct the information, click on the "Update" button at the bottom of the page and then submit your application. If you have further difficulty submitting the application,
contact the Foundation for assistance.
What should I do if my e-mail treats the Foundation's e-mail addresses as spam?
Please add both
barbaram@zsr.org and
info@zsr.org to your list of allowed contacts.