In 1990, DVG was the first regional association to develop a common grant application (CGA) form, which has since become a standard concept and practice among grantmakers and regional associations in the U.S. The CGA effectively streamlines the grantseeking process by allowing nonprofits to create one application that can be submitted to multiple funders.

In the summer of 1999, DVG began its first comprehensive evaluation of the Common Grant Application and Report Forms, incorporating input from both grantmaking and nonprofit communities. The latest evaluation of the CGA-CRF was conducted in summer/fall of 2009, resulting in the release of an updated edition in January 2010. Our thanks to the funders and nonprofits who participated in the review process and offered their valuable feedback.

Use the links below to download the latest version of the Common Grant Application and Common Report Forms in PDF or MS Word format.

PLEASE NOTE:
Applications must be sent directly to the organization(s) from which you are seeking funding and SHOULD NOT BE SENT TO DVG. DVG does not make grants or match grantseekers with funding sources.

2010 Common Grant Application and Common Report Form

2010 Common Grant Application and Common Report Form (MS Word)