The Community Shop, Inc.

Grant Application

Let’s Begin!

Step One

Collect all required documents listed below.

For applicants who intend to file electronically:

(Documents can be saved individually, but our preference is all required documents are saved together in a singular file)

When naming your file, please choose a name that clearly defines the contents, such as: Grant Documents_(Your Organization Name)

Required Documents:

  1.  IRS Determination Letter

  2.  Most recent 990 Tax Return (2024)

  3.  Monthly (12) and Annual (1) Income and Expense Reports (2025)

  4.  Most recent (1) Annual Profit and Loss Statement (2025)

  5.  Proof that previous monies were spent on requested purposes (Receipts, Invoices, bids, purchase orders, Pictures, etc, if applicable)

  6.  Supporting Document for this year’s request (If applicable: Bid, Estimate, Purchase Order, Bid, Project Budget, etc.)

  7.  Budget for any complex projects or undertakings (if applicable)

 

Step Two

Complete the Grant Application.

You have the option to complete the application on your computer with Fillable PDF or by hand with a Standard PDF. Instructions and a link for both are included below. You will also find common application questions and answers at the bottom of this page.

If you are unable to find the answer you need, please contact Tess Sauthier at (361) 247-0560, prior to submitting your proposal.

The Fillable PDF allows you to submit your answers directly to the form.

Follow these steps to complete the form:

  1. Answer all questions

  2. Print the form

  3. Sign the application (Page 3)

  4. Scan the form

  5. Save it to your computer with an identifiable name, such as:

    Grant Application_(Your Organization Name)

Fillable PDF

The Standard PDF is NOT fillable and must be filled out by hand.

Follow these steps to complete the form:

  1. Answer all questions

  2. Sign the application (Page 3)

  3. Print a copy to retain for your records

Standard PDF

Step Three

Submit Your Grant Proposal Via Email or US Mail.

Once you have completed your application, it is time to double check your work before submission.

Did you complete the following?

  1. Compile all required documents

  2. Complete the application

  3. Sign the application

Remember: Once Your Application is Submitted, Your Proposal is Closed

If you are ready to submit your Grant Application with required documents via email, click on the link below.

Your subject line should state:

Grant Proposal_(Your Organization’s Name)

If the button below does not work, you can email your completed proposal to: grants@rockportcommunityshop.com

If you will be submitting your Grant Application with required documents via US Mail, please use the address below:

The Community Shop, Inc

210 East Concho Street

Rockport, TX 78382

Email Proposal

Common Questions

  • Questions referencing previous grants for first time applicants can be confusing. If you are a first-time applicant, you can simply enter “N/A” or “0” as an answer, depending on whether the question requires a statement or dollar amount.

  • Unfortunately, our application does not have Electronic Signature capabilities, and we do not accept saved or pasted signatures. You will need to print the application, sign it and then save it to your computer for future upload.

  • Unfortunately, No. We require all applicants to send their Grant Proposal (Application with required documents) at one time. Once a proposal is sent, it is considered a complete file and the proposal is deemed “Closed”.

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