Performing Arts Grant Application

Instructions for Applicants

Walder Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals at this time. This web page is provided for organizations that have been invited to apply for a grant.

HOW TO APPLY

A complete application requires submitting an online form and uploading documents. You will need to create an account in foundationConnect, our grants management system. To create an account, you will need your organization’s EIN.

1. Create an account in foundationConnect and save an application.

Click on the link below and choose Create New Account:

Performing Arts Application Form

You will receive a confirmation email from grants@walderfoundation.org. Click on the link in the email to verify your email address. You will receive a second email from grants@walderfoundation.org. Click the link in the second email to create your password, sign in to your account, and start and save a new application. To save an application, complete the first field, Project Title (you can change this later), and then choose Save. If you do not enter and save a Project Title, your application will not save.

IMPORTANT: If you do not start your application immediately after receiving the confirmation email, you must return to this page and click the link above to be directed to the application form.

If you are already registered in our grants management system, click on the link above and choose “Sign In” to be directed to the application.

2. Continue to work on and complete your application.

Once you have saved an application, use the link below to resume work and submit your application:

Walder Foundation Grantee Portal

To continue work on a saved application, scroll all the way to the right, click on the arrow, and choose “Edit” from the drop-down menu.

You can log in any time to work on the proposal and save your progress. A complete proposal requires submitting an application form and uploading documents. We recommend creating your account early to familiarize yourself with the system and the application form.

>> View a sample of the application form for complete requirements

An automated email confirmation is generated upon submission of the application. If you do not receive a confirmation within 24 hours of submitting your application, please check your spam folder and then contact: grants@walderfoundation.org

MORE INFORMATION

Learn more about our giving priorities for Performing Arts.

For inquiries about the content of your application, send an email to performingarts@walderfoundation.org.

For inquiries about the grants management system, send an email to grants@walderfoundation.org.

Walder Foundation is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. We encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds and/or projects that improve outcomes for those from underrepresented backgrounds.