Application for Funding

Please read our Application Guidelines carefully before you submit your application. They contain important information about requirements and deadlines.

Application Type



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Funds Requested




About Your Project









In your attached description, you'll want to include:

  • The purpose of your project — what you hope it will accomplish
  • Names and roles of key people involved, e.g. organizers, staff members
  • Description of participants: approximately how many, from what geographical range
  • Content: topics that will be covered, leadership opportunities offered, etc.
  • How the support from CDSS Outreach Funds will be used
  • Budget, including expected revenues and expenses

To apply for scholarship funding to attend a non-CDSS program, please address topics provided in the Scholarship Request instead.

To apply for a mentorship grant, please submit a copy of your Mentorship Agreement instead.

You will be notified when we have received your application. If you have not received notification within a few days, contact Linda Henry at outreach@cdss.org or 413-203-5467 x105.