CHECKLIST
The Colorado Common Grant Application (CGA) consists of the following components, which
should be submitted in the order listed below. This checklist is provided to help ensure a
complete proposal. It does not need to be submitted with the proposal.
Note: If your proposal is for a building project or land acquisition, check the Common Grant
Forms website to see if the grantmaker accepts the CGA for Capital Campaigns or contact the
grantmaker directly if they are not listed on the website.
 Check specific grantmakers’ guidelines and verify that they accept the CGA and
determine whether or not they have made modifications to their application requirements.
 Comply with any unique application requirements.
 Section I: Cover Letter (one page)
Include the purpose of the grant request and a brief description of how the request fits
with the grantmaker’s mission and grantmaking priorities.
 Section II: Summary Sheet Form
Use the 2-page template provided.
 Section III: Narrative
 Formatting: Use 12-point font with 1-inch margins and include the HEADING provided
for each question. It is not necessary to repeat the text of the questions.
 Page Limit:
General Operating Requests: 4-page limit; answer questions 1-3; 5(a), 5(b), 5(c); and 6-11.
Program or Project Requests: 5-page limit; answer questions 1-4; 5(a), 5(b), 5(d); and 6-11.
Narrative Questions
 1. Organization Background
 2. Goals
 3. Current Programs
 4. Program or Project Requests Only
 5. Evaluation
 6. Collaboration
 7. Inclusiveness
 8. Board/Governance
 9. Volunteers
 10. Planning
 11. Optional
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