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Create New Account

If you've never applied to the Foundation before, you can begin by setting up an account below. An account will let you do several things such as start a new application, edit an application that's in progress, and submit the application when it's ready.

If you already have an account set up with the Foundation, we ask that you use the existing account -- even if you want to start a new application for a new year. You can get password help and you can also contact the Foundation directly about your existing account.

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Note that some portions of your application must be mailed.

Create your account below, or alternately you can:
New User ID Desired (must be unique in our system):
Password (minimum 10 characters, see further requirements below):
Repeat Password:
Your Valid Email Address (Required for Account Setup):

Please make a note of your user name and password and store it in a secure location: we won't be able to provide you with this information if you should lose it.

Notes about New Account Choices

  • If the requested User ID already exists you'll be asked to choose a different one.
  • The User ID must be at least 10 characters long, consisting in letters and one or more numbers, with no spaces.
  • The Password must be at least 10 characters long, with at least one letter and one number and no spaces. Special characters such as # are allowed.
  • The email address you supply must be valid and active. It will be used to complete account setup. By supplying it you also give permission to the Foundation to communicate with you using this address.