In an effort to continuously improve its grantmaking efforts, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation recently conducted a review of its grant application process and made changes to its online application.

Please note one important change to the application process:

Applicants must attach all required forms before submitting a sabbatical application. The online system will NOT accept incomplete applications.

Below are directions for completing an online application. Please take a moment to read the following information carefully before beginning an application. If you have any additional questions, contact the Foundation at 800.443.8319 or 336.725.7541.

TO BEGIN A NEW APPLICATION:

**Click here to begin a new online Sabbatical application. It is recommended that you complete the application in Internet Explorer.**

TO ACCESS A SAVED APPLICATION:

**If you have already started an application and need to access a saved application or login to your account, click here. You must close your Internet browser to re-access your account.**

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TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT

You must create an account in order to save an incomplete application. To create an account:

• To begin an application, select the link to begin an application.
• Click on the “Save & Finish Later” button at the bottom of the page.
• Enter your email address. This will be used as your account I.D.
• For new applicants, click the “New Applicant” box and then click continue (Note: returning applicants can enter their email address and password to log in to an existing account).
• Follow the on-screen instructions. Be sure to record your password for later access; you or others in your organization will use the email address and password you provide to access your account in the future.
• Make sure cookies are enabled on your internet browser. For instructions on enabling cookies, click here.
• Add both gloriap@zsr.org and info@zsr.org to your list of allowed contacts to ensure that you will receive emails from the Foundation, including confirmation when you create a new account and submit a completed application.
• Note: It is preferred that applications be accessed from Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.

WHEN COMPLETING AN ONLINE APPLICATION

• Do not use the "Back" button on your browser to navigate through the online application; instead, use the page number and “Next” buttons.
• Do not close your browser window before clicking the “Save & Finish Later” button; doing so will cause unsaved changes to be lost.
• You may work on your application and save it online using any computer with Internet access. For assistance in finding a location in your community with internet access, click here or check your local public library. Please contact the Foundation if you cannot locate a computer equipped with high-speed internet; staff will provide you with an alternative method of submitting your application.

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The application for the sabbatical is entirely online. It consists of:

• Basic contact information and a brief biographical sketch.
• Brief summaries of your professional responsibilities and recognition or awards received.
• Contact information (name, title, organization, address, and phone) for three references.
• A brief description of your planned sabbatical activities, including how you will judge whether your sabbatical was successful.
• A proposed sabbatical budget, including an allocation for federal and state taxes.
• A 2-3 page narrative describing:
  • Why you need a sabbatical and how you will benefit from it;
• Why you chose to work in your field; and
• What you see yourself doing in the future and what difference a sabbatical will have on your future work.
• An endorsement letter from a board member of your organization that includes:
• The plan for organizational management during your absence;
• A statement about the particular need for you to receive a sabbatical at this time.
• From one of your references, a letter describing the particular need for you to receive a sabbatical.

If you are unable to access the online application, please visit the Technical Issues page.