APPLICANT REGISTRATION

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The DC Bar Foundation uses an online application and grants management system to manage all applications, reporting requirements, payments, and general records. 

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OVERVIEW ON HOW TO USE ONLINE SYSTEM

• The online application and grants management system is located  here:  https://dcbarfoundation.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp

• The system is compatible with all internet browsers and mobile-friendly.

• To create an account, click “Register Here” on the login page of the main grantee portal and follow the instructions.

• To access an existing account, log in.

• If you forget your password, please click “Forgot Password?” on the login page of the main grantee portal and follow the instructions. If you are still having trouble, e-mail us at grants@dcbarfoundation.org.

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HOW TO APPLY FOR GRANTS 

• To start an application, you will need to log into the grants management system. On your dashboard, on the left-hand side, you will see “Funding Opportunities.” Click on this list to take you to the available applications.

• After selecting a funding opportunity, Click on “Apply Now.” Before beginning an application, you must click “Save Draft.” This will register your application within the system.

• To access an application you have begun or submitted, log in with the same username and password used to start or submit the application via the main portal: https://dcbarfoundation.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp. On the dashboard, under “My Applications,” you will have the opportunity to view which applications are “In Progress” or have been“ Submitted.”

• If you’re applying for multiple grants, you can submit multiple applications for your organization under the same account or different accounts.

  • You can view all the applications that have been submitted under your organization when you visit the Organization’s Profile (on the left-hand side, click on “Grants”).

• When completing the application:

  • Questions marked with a red asterisk are required. You will not be able to submit the application if the required fields are left blank.

  • To save your application but not exit it, press “Save Draft” at the bottom of any page.

  • To save and exit your application, press “Save Draft” at the bottom of any page. If you want a copy of what you have completed in the application so far, click on “Application Summary.”

  • You do not need to complete the tabs in order.

  • You will be able to review your application before submission.

  • After reviewing, make sure to hit “Submit.”

  • If you want to submit subsequent applications, click on the DCBF logo on the top left of your screen.