Apply to The Clowes Fund Online VIA GOAPPLY

All Clowes Fund applications must be submitted online via GOapply, which is currently CLOSED as we update our website, guidelines and application. Introductory Applications and Continuation Grant Statements of Intent are due November 1, 2025. By mid-September, we will finalize the instructions below and open the GOapply portal.

  1. Visit the relevant website pages under the Grantseekers tab to determine eligibility and instructions for either an Introductory Application or a Continuation Grant Statement of Intent. New this year: we added an Eligibility Phase inside GOapply to help applicants make the best use of time.

  2. Start as early as possible! Use only the GOapply online portal to submit your application. Early submission will ensure we have time to respond to questions. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

  3. Access the application once you are logged into GOapply by:

    —Clicking on the Opportunities tab in blue ribbon menu at top of page, then View.

    —To access an application that is already started, click In Progress, then View.

  4. GOapply ProTips:

    —The Organization Profile fields are disabled by design; you will not be able to “fix” any fields in that grayed out section; refer to the live application pages to enter any corrections.

    —If you copy/paste text from outside of GOapply, it is optimal to copy/paste from Notepad, or paste as plain text (not rich text) to avoid issues with special characters upon submission.

    —Refer to these ProTips and the instructions and Tooltips inside GOapply to help guide response formats.

    —Save your work often; you can save, log out and return to the portal as needed to finish.

    —Be patient! The system may take a moment to register and save your answers.

    —Upload required attachments (if applicable) in PDF format; avoid Word, Excel, other file types.

    —GOapply Tech Issue? Clear browser cache/history and/or try a different browser, and then log in again.

  5. When you click Submit, do not close your browser until you receive the Submission Confirmation Email (receipt may take several minutes; also, check Junk/Spam folders). If you do not receive this email, it is a sign we did not receive your application.

  6. Review your application PDF ASAP to ensure that your application and attachment(s) are as you intended. Your application PDF can be viewed and downloaded/saved from the Submitted tab inside your GOapply account.

  7. Introductory Applications and Continuation Grant Statements of Intent are due November 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern. Final Applications are by invitation only and will be due by February 1, 2026. Staff technical support is available until 6 PM Eastern on Friday, October 31 (i.e., the last business day prior to the deadline); email details to erin.trisler@clowesfund.org or call 317-833-0144 to leave a message regarding your issue.