Applicant portal
Sign in to your application
An account lets you save your progress, return later, and track your application status securely. Creating an account is always free.
Always free
No book purchase, payment, donation or religious participation is required to create an account or apply, and submitting an application does not guarantee an award.
What we never ask for
- Social Security numbers.
- Prison-system login credentials.
- A family member's personal payment account for a grant.
No digital access?
Contact us to request a free paper application by mail. Staff can enter mailed applications on an applicant's behalf.