Short Form Application Information

The Short-Form Application is a streamlined, invitation-only, option for current grantees with an established funding history with the Foundation. This process is intended to reduce the time and effort required to apply while still providing the Foundation with the information needed to review each request.  To be considered, organizations must request general operating support or project-specific support and must have received at least three (3) grants from the Cafritz Foundation within the last four (4) years. Final approval of invitees is at the discretion of Foundation staff. Organizations that are not invited to submit a Short-Form Application may still apply through the Foundation’s regular application process, if otherwise eligible. Non-selection is not a reflection of an organization’s history, reputation, or relationship with the Foundation, and it will not affect eligibility for future grants or short-form opportunities. The Foundation remains committed to maintaining positive relationships with grantees. The Short-Form Application follows the same grant deadlines, review timeline, due diligence, site visit practices, and recommendation and Board approval process as the regular application. Being invited to submit a Short-form Application does not guarantee funding or increase the likelihood of approval.

• Short Form Application Questions (134 KB)
• Short Form FAQ (115 KB)

Reporting Requirements

The Foundation expects progress reports for every grant to learn from grantees and inform the Foundation’s grantmaking. The Foundation values organizations’ experiences and encourages candor in reporting both successes and challenges.

Reports may be submitted online through the Grantee Portal. Due dates and guidelines are included in the grant award letters. Grantees may also view reporting requirements within the Grantee Portal. Reporting templates can be found here:

• Updated Progress Report (10 KB)
• New Final Report (141 KB)
• Cafritz Match Report (18 KB)

As of November 1, 2022, the Foundation has made updates to streamline the progress report. Please note that these changes are reflected in the template above as well as in the Grantee Portal.

The timely submission of reports is an important part of the grant process. Please contact the Foundation with any questions or concerns.

Using the Foundation’s Name and Logo

Organizations are encouraged to communicate their work and relationship with the Foundation in any appropriate materials. Please use the full name, “The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation,” on first use and refer to “The Cafritz Foundation” in subsequent uses. If including the Foundation in a list of supporters, please use the full name. Before any reference to the Foundation is made, in print or electronic materials, contact your program officer. A member of the Foundation staff must approve any communications that mention the Foundation directly.

The Foundation is happy to provide the logo for grantees’ use on web or print materials. Please contact the Foundation with any requests.

Submitting Applications for Funding

Current and previous Foundation grantees can begin a new application in the Grantee Portal. Please note that the Foundation has transitioned to a new grants management database: GivingData, which will be used to submit new applications.

Current active grantees will receive an email invitation to set up a new account. For new applicants, you will need to create a login. Please refer to the Application Process for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact the Foundation.