How soon will I hear back?

CAP Applications sends a receipt from apply@capgrantprogram.com. A CAP grants coordinator is then assigned to your file and contacts you within 24 hours. Check inbox and spam, then reply on that thread.

What should I write in my message?

Write plainly. Name the category, the amount of help you need if you know it, and what the grant would cover. Completeness matters more than perfect wording.

Is applying confidential?

Yes. Application details are used to review your request and contact you. We do not sell your information. We will never ask for passwords.

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Your CAP grant application

Center for American Progress issues billions of dollars in CAP grant money each year. Awards go to individuals every day — and groups, organizations, and projects are eligible too. CAP programs are not loans. Community projects, small business growth, education, housing stability, medical costs, and civic initiatives — for individuals, groups, organizations, and projects.

A coordinator is assigned to your file within 24 hours of applying

Questions before you apply

No. CAP programs are not loans. If you are selected, you do not repay the award. Applying does not create debt.