Application Information
Applications for our first round of awards closed on April 30, 2024. The next round of applications for the Spark Awards will open on February 14, 2025. Additional grant cycles will continue through 2028.
The Request for Application (RFA) contains all of the information you will need to know to prepare your grant application, including:
- Key dates
- Eligibility
- Grant and fiscal compliance
- Award expectations
- Application and submission information
- Application questions
- Review process and selection criteria
We can help!
We offer many types of help as you prepare your grant application, including answers to frequently asked questions, webinars and helpful videos, and office hours. For one-on-one support, reach out to your State Lead.
Worksheets
Some sections of the application will require time, careful consideration and collaboration with partners. You can use the editable worksheets below to work through your ideas.
Application Questions
A list of application questions that require written or audio responses.
SPARK AWARD
Microsoft Word Document
INNOVATION COLLABORATIVE AWARD
Microsoft Word Document
Letters of Support
Letters of support guidance and editable templates that include all required information.
Budget Templates
Please use this document to plan your budget.
SPARK AWARD
Excel Document
Google Sheets
INNOVATION COLLABORATIVE AWARD
Excel Document
Google Sheets
ALLOWABLE COSTS
PDF
Download Terms and Conditions (PDF)