Please tell us about your organization. This summary of your organization will be saved for all other applications submitted through the ZoomGrants system.

• Project Name should be in the following format: Project Name - 26 SFC - Application #
  • Example: Making Resilient Communities - 26 SFC - 611203
• Applicant Information should provide the information for the Project Manager or designated Main Contact

Please review the document checklist and upload ALL required documents for this application. Missing documentation may affect your competitiveness for an award.

Fiscal Sponsors

For projects using a fiscal sponsor, the documents must be completed by the fiscal sponsor organization.

DUE AT APPLICATION

Letters of Commitment

• Upload letters of commitment (LOC) from all organizations providing matching contribution to the project, including the applicant and fiscal sponsor.
• There is a 4 MB limit on uploaded documents. Please scan at low resolution (if necessary) and/or submit documents separately.
• Upload LOCs directly to your ZoomGrants application under the Documents tab. Clearly identify the source of the LOC in the title of the document and include a cover page. For example, “Cal FIRE LOC”
• LOCs must be submitted online with the application by the deadline.
• All matching contribution amounts reflected in the LOCs must match the amounts in the application.
• For homeowner match for a chipping program, please submit ONE LOC as the applicant organization on behalf of the homeowners with an explanation of the match. Retain the original copies of the homeowner match for your records and submit to CFSC when requested. Refer to sample in the handbook to ensure accuracy.
• Each LOC must be printed on letterhead of the organization. If the LOC is an email, it must include the name and address of the organization, name and title of person making the commitment and logo of the organization.
  
  • Each LOC must include:
  • A description of the match provided and how it relates to the project. Identify whether the match is cash or in-kind. For cash match, indicate how the money will be used on the project.
  • Value of the matching contribution with a breakdown of the total (e.g., 5 hours x $35/hour for producing maps = $175)
  • Timing of match provided or specific item(s) donated. (Must be during the grant term.)
  • Signature and contact information (including title/position) of match contributor
• Sample LOCs are provided in the grant application handbook. Refer to the samples to ensure that the letters meet the criteria.

Letters of Commitment Cover Letter

• A cover letter from the applicant organization must be included that lists all contributing organizations and the value of the contribution from each.

Policy Certification and Questionnaire

• Please utilize the template to complete the policy certification and questionnarie. 

Fiscal Sponsor Agreement

• If your organization is utilizing the services of a Fiscal Sponsor, then a Fiscal Sponsor Agreement letter is required. There is a 4 MB limit on uploaded documents. Please scan at low resolution (if necessary) and/or submit documents separately.
• The Fiscal Sponsor Agreement is a written and signed document on the fiscal sponsor’s letterhead indicating the fiscal sponsor will act on behalf of the applicant to receive, spend and otherwise manage the grant funds and property assets associated with the applicant’s grant project in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Fiscal sponsors must upload a signed letter on organizational letterhead certifying it agrees to serve as the fiscal sponsor for the applicant.
• Sample provided in the grant application handbook.

Indirect Cost Rate

• If your organization has a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) with a federal agency, a copy of your NICRA must be uploaded. If you will be using the De Minimis rate of 15% please closely review instructions in the Budget Detail table in the Tables tab and upload a worksheet showing the calculation and application of the MTDC.

All Other Document Fields

• Please review the available document upload fields and provide all applicable documentation for your organization due [At Application]. 

Please note:  If your proposed projected is selected to move forward in the pre-award phase, several additional documents will  be required. This includes an additional detailed map of project boundaries to complete the environmental complance and the subaward process. More information will be provided to selected applicants during that phase.  

In table-style questions, please enter numbers ONLY- no letters or other characters. Adding additional text (such as "acres") interferes with the automatic calculations and may result in your report being returned to you for editing.