Door one: for-profit businesses

For-Profit Grant Request

For small businesses and other for-profit organizations. Plan for about 10–15 minutes.

Important notice

A referral or recommendation does not constitute an award or guarantee funding. All applicants must satisfy CARA's eligibility, due-diligence, compliance, and program requirements before an award may be approved.

Business information

Legal business / organization name*

Doing business as (DBA)

EIN*

Format: 12-3456789

Business structure*

Year established

Business address*

City*

State*

ZIP*

Primary owner

Primary contact name*

Title

Website

Email*

Phone*

Referral information

How you came to the program is recorded separately from your organization details.

How did you learn about the program?*

Were you referred for consideration by a partner?

YesNo

A referral or recommendation does not create an entitlement to funding. CARA independently evaluates all applications.

Funding request

Amount requested (USD)*

Enter the amount your organization is requesting.

Project name

What will the funds be used for?*

Documentation

Upload a W-9 and your business or nonprofit documentation. PDF or image files.

W-9

Business / nonprofit documentation

Determination letter, business license, or Secretary of State filing.

Submitting this application does not create an award. CARA reviews every application before any funds are committed.

Information submitted is used solely for grant review and program monitoring and is retained in accordance with CARA's records policy. Privacy policy.