Grant Portal Access
A grant applicant creates an account in the Online Grants Manager, then logs in to that account to access the list of available grants and start a new grant application. Your application can be saved as a draft so when you log on again it’s easy to return to that draft, make edits, and submit the application. Each account maintains a record of the application history which you can access at any time.
Once a grant is awarded, the Online Grants Manager allows grantees an easy way to see the status of their grant, check due dates and submit electronic grant reports right from their account. We recommend that you carefully read the instructions and reference materials found on this page before registering and starting your first application.
Creating your online account
All applicants are required to create an account. We suggest creating your account well in advance of the grant deadline to avoid any last minute issues.
Managing your online account – for organizations
The first person to register enters the organization’s information which creates the organization profile. It’s important to enter this information accurately at registration because after this point the profile can only be edited by BCCF staff. To easily view a full history of grants and requests, we recommend your organization create a single user account to be utilized by your staff as needed. If you are unsure whether your organization already has an account feel free to call the grant staff at 269.962.2181. Additional users can be added to your organization’s account by BCCF staff.
At the time of registration you are required to enter the following information:
- A username that is an email address
- Your contact information
- Your organization’s information, including the EIN/Tax ID number (required)
- Contact information for the organization’s executive director
Helpful tips when applying
For the best user experience when accessing our online grant platform, we suggest using one of the following browsers: Google Chrome 14 or higher, Firefox 9 or higher or Safari 4 or higher. It is fine to use Internet Explorer, but you may encounter some minor technical issues.
We encourage you to read our Grant Applicant Tutorial Instructions before beginning the application process.