Q. How will I know that you have successfully received my online application?

A. After you hit the submit button at the bottom of the application, you will be taken to a screen with a message indicating the submission was successful. We strongly suggest you save the application in a word document before submitting it online in the event that you encounter an error with transmission. This will also ensure that you have a saved copy of the grant application in case you need it for future reference.

Q. What is the timeframe from when I submit my grant application to when my program will potentially receive funding?

A. Applications are reviewed over a three month period after the date of the submission deadline. Proposals are reviewed over a period of three months from the date of the submission deadline. All applicants will be informed of their proposal's status within four months of the application deadline. It is very important to remember this information if your project is seasonal. For example, if you are seeking funding for a summer project you would want to submit an application no later than the December 31st deadline in the year prior, otherwise you will not have your grant money in time for the project.

Q. How will I know if my application is selected for funding?

A. All applicants are notified via email when new grant recipients are posted on the website. It is very important that you enter in your email address carefully on the application because that is the main means by which we will be in touch with you.

Q. How competitive is the Captain Planet Foundation grant program?

A. The Captain Planet Foundation will fund as many projects as its annual resources allow. Every year we receive more sound proposals and are working hard to raise funds to support as many projects as possible. In some cases, the foundation will award a grant only to cover certain items in your budget in which case we suggest that you actively seek additional partners to support your project.

Q. I am a public school having difficulty locating my EIN number. What is the best way for me to obtain this information?

A. If you are a public school having difficulty locating your EIN number, you may leave the field blank. All applicants that are a part of the public school system are eligible to receive funding from Captain Planet Foundation.

Q. My project budget is larger than the dollar amount of your awards. If I include the entire project budget in my proposal, will my project still be considered for funding?

A. Yes. If you have a project budget that exceeds $2,500, it is best that you carefully review our funding guidelines and choose the items in your budget that are the best fit within those guidelines and then indicate which specific items in your budget you are seeking a grant to cover.

Q. If my proposal was not selected for funding even though I felt it was a good fit with the foundation guidelines, how long do I need to wait before resubmitting the application?

A. Because our funding is limited, we do often encounter projects that are a good fit within our guidelines, but we simply cannot fund them during that particular cycle. If your proposal was not selected for funding you may resubmit your application for the following deadline.