The PEI 2014 Fund How to Apply Step StepOne: One:The TheBasics Basics Let’s get to know one another! In this step we will walk you through creating your online applicant profileThe and get you ready to begin your application for funding. Step One: Basics Getting started Go to www.pei2014.ca/fund_apply and click the "REGISTER” link. Create your applicant profile details Enter the Registered or Official Name of your organization Enter your first and last name, along with a valid email address Please ensure you input a valid email address; we will use it to confirm the activation of your applicant profile. Choose a username and password These will be used to log in to your application. Your password should be at least 8 characters long, easy to remember but hard to guess. Re-enter your password to confirm. Enter the verification code Please insert the characters that are shown into the entry field. Click "Submit” Check your email account Please click the activation link, which we will have sent to the email address you have provided. If you haven’t received this after fifteen to twenty minutes, please check your junk/spam mail folder or contact us toll-free at 1-877-PEI-2014 (1-877-734-2014) or by email at [email protected]. Enter your login details Enter your username and password. Click "Login”. Step Two: The Application Form This is where the rubber hits the pavement! In this step we will introduce you to the application Stepand Two: Application forms helpThe you decide which form Form best describes your project idea for 2014. When applying online you can save the progress of your application at anytime and return to it at a later date. If you run into a problem, have a question, or just need clarification on something, we are here to help! You can contact us toll free at 1-877-PEI-2014 (1-877-734-2014) or by email at [email protected] Selecting your Application Form In order to begin working on your application form, you must first decide on the grant option that best describes your project idea for 2014: Small grants with bold vision – a funding request up to $2,014 for projects that cultivate participation in the Sesquicentennial and inspire creativity in communities throughout Prince Edward Island. Mid-sized grants that capture the imagination – a funding request between $2,015 and $25,000 for projects that unite individuals and celebrate Prince Edward Island’s creative voice, history, and heritage. Large grants to inspire all of us – a funding request between $25,001 and $250,000 for projects that dream big, speak to the importance of the 2014 celebration, and inspire our nation. Completing your Application Form When you have decided on your grant option, you are ready to begin working on your application form. As a reminder, you can save the progress of your application at anytime and return to it later. When you have completed your application form, your package should include all items from the following checklist: Step Three: Submitting Your Application Congratulations! Your application is complete and is ready to be submitted. In this step we will fill you in on getting your application to us and what to expect once it has been submitted. Step Three: Submitting Your Application Step Three: Submitting Your Application Submitting Your Application Online Once all the required items have been completed, click "Submit Application for Approval”. The status of your application will then change from "Not Submitted” to "Submitted”. You will be sent an email message confirming that we have received your application. Submitting Your Application by Mail If you decide that you would rather mail us your application, our mailing address is: Prince Edward Island 2014 Inc. 178 Water Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 8W1 Please ensure that all required items from the application checklist have been included in your package. Also, please ensure that any handwritten documents, which may be included, are legible and easy to read. Please be aware of the following deadlines when completing your application: Application deadline for Large Grants is January 11th, 2013, 4:30 P.M. Application deadline for Mid-sized Grants is February 15, 2013, 4:30 P.M. Application deadline for Small Grants is March 15, 2013, 4:30 P.M. After Submitting Your Application After you have submitted your application it will be reviewed by a PEI 2014 Inc. selection committee made up of staff and advisors, and the PEI 2014 Community Advisory Committee. Final approval will be made by the PEI 2014 Board of Directors. PEI 2014 Inc. will inform applicants about whether or not their project will be funded beginning in March 2013; however, PEI 2014 Inc. reserves the right to determine when grant recipients are announced publicly.