All organizations using the online application process must create an account and password in order to access the application and monitor previously submitted applications.

• To create an account:

1. Identify a valid email address to use as your ID to access the online application. There is one log-in account per organization so please make sure that if other staff will be accessing the application they have access to this email address.
2. Identify a password for your ID to use to access the online application. Please make sure that if other staff will be accessing the application they have access to this password.

You are brought to the "Sign In" page.

• Enter the e-mail address identified in Step A above.
• Click on the radio button, "I am a new online applicant".
• Click the "Continue" button.

You are brought to the "Account Creation" page.

• E-mail address will already be filled-in.
• Confirm your email by retyping in the "Confirm E-mail" field
• Type in password identified in Step B above. (Password has a minimum of 5 characters.)
• Confirm your password by retyping it in the "Confirm Password" field.
• Click on the "Create Account" button.
• You will be sent an e-mail confirming that an account has been set up for your Organization.

Note: Save this email for future reference and access to the 'My Account' Page.

You are brought to the Eligibility Quiz. Please complete the Eligibility Quiz. Organizations that meet the eligibility requirements may begin completing the application.

Saving and Finishing Later

If you are unable to complete the entire application after accessing it, you may save it and complete it later by clicking the 'Save & Finish Later' button at the bottom of each page.

Tip: It is recommended you click on the "Save and Finish Later" button every now and then while completing the application. Although this will cause you the inconvenience of going back to your "My Account" page and having to select the application again for editing, it will save your work in progress.

• You will be brought to your ‘My Account’ page where you will see the name of the application you have open and the date it was last updated.
• There is no ‘logout’ button; you will be automatically logged out when you close your browser.

Retrieving a Saved Application

To retreive your saved application

• Use the confirmation email that contained this URL https://www.grantrequest.com/sid_752?SA=AM to use to access your account. Your account password is also in the email. Retain this email message for future use. Click on the link and you will be brought directly to your account page.

From your "My Account" page: (example above)

This area is where you will manage your work in-progress and submitted applications.

Click on the application you would like to edit. (Under "Open" section of your account page.)

Note: If you see multiple instances of the same application and you are NOT submitting two (2) proposals, you probably initiated a new application when you already started one. Delete one of the applications.

Warning: Look over carefully before deleting. Once the application is deleted it can not be retrieved.

To delete an application, click on "Delete" next to the application. The following message will appear at the top of the page:

"Are you sure you want to delete application [the name of the application]?

Click here to delete" <- Click this link to complete the deletion.

Tip: If you are experiencing issues retrieving a saved application, close all browser windows

Attaching Required Attachments

The General Mills Foundation requires the following document be included with this application as a required attachment for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations:

- 501(c)(3) IRS Letter of Determination (we will accept .doc and .pdf file extensions)

If you do not have the document prepared at this point, click "Save and Submit Later" to hold the application until you have completed preparing an electronic image of your 501(c)(3) IRS Determination Letter.

Use the following naming convention for the IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter:

- IRS Determination Letter Name of Your Organization (Example: IRS Determination Letter General Mills Foundation)

Please upload your document by following the below instructions:

• Select the document type of IRS Determination Letter from the drop down box below
• Click the "Browse" button
• Browse to the location of the document on your computer
• Highlight the document and click "Open" or "OK"
• Click "Upload"

Please Note:

• * The 501(c)(3) IRS Determination Letter is a REQUIRED attachment for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations; your application will be INCOMPLETE and will not be processed without this required attachment (again, not applicable to Unit of Government or Religious Organizations)
• * Please do NOT send any supplemental materials such as brochures, videos or print photographs. If we are interested in any additional information, we will contact you.

Reviewing and Submitting the Application

• Review the application and attachment for completeness.
• Check to make sure required attachment is uploaded.
• Print the application for your records.
• Click on the "Submit" button when completed.

WARNING: If you click the "Submit" button, we are not able to reopen your application and you will need to start over.

General Reminders and Guidelines

Keep a record of your Account login ID Password and URL to the "My Account Page" for future reference. This ID and password should be used for all future request submissions.

• Make sure your staff is aware that you have the login information if they need to assist in completing the request.
• Remember to upload your attachments before submitting your application.
• Print a copy of your application for your records before submitting.

Forget Your Password?

• On the Account Login Screen, click on "Forgot your password".
• Enter the e-mail address created for this process.
• Click on "Send Password".
• Password will be sent to that e-mail address.

The Online Application Buttons/Links

• Fields from all pages of the application are listed on one page. You may change the data in any field.

Review My Application

• Allows organizations to print the application including all questions and answers in the order they appear on the application form.

Printer Friendly Version

• Allows organizations to print the application including all questions and answers in the order they appear on the application form.

Review & Submit

• Allows you to review your application and then automatically submit it.
• DO NOT SELECT THIS UNLESS YOUR APPLICATION IS COMPLETE.

Save & Finish Later

• At the bottom of any page of the application, you can click "Save & Finish Later". By selecting this button, it will save the data entered to date and you will be able to return later to complete your application.

Submit

• Do not click on the "Submit" button until you are completely done with your application and have uploaded the required attachments.
• You will not be able to retrieve or edit your application once you have submitted it.

Example of the e-mail message you will receive when you click on the "Submit" button:

If you have general questions regarding the Application Process, please send an e-mail to Community.ActionQA@genmills.com. You will receive a response from General Mills Foundation staff within 24 hours.