Application

Please read instructions and updates below (in bold) every time you log in to work on your application - will be updated to resolve FAQs.

PLEASE READ for common issues and solutions/directions:

FAQs/Common Errors: updated 4/24/23 9:55AM 

• A new confirmation page will display after updating or submitting an application. Thank you!
• Can't login:
  • Make sure you are on erie.gov/cultural. No other Erie County webpage will allow you to login.
  • Make sure to use your username (NOT an email)
  • If you haven't updated your password, the website will require a new one. Reset it, and try again. 
  • You may need to clear your cookies/history and/or use an Incognito/InPrivate window (if you don't already know how, you'll need to google how to do this). 
  • Please note the website works best in Chrome
• Updating an application and can't advance/save: 
  • Pages 1 and 2 of the application have required-to-advance contact information and funding questions. Complete those, and then you will be able to hit "Next" until the last page, where you will be able to save your updates.
  •  You SHOULD receive a confirmation EMAIL after saving at the end of the application. If you do not receive that, please email me.
• If you require additional assistance, please contact Art Services Inc at (716) 833-3004. They also have equipment (computers, scanners, etc.) in their offices you may be able to use. 
• Account pages (page the website goes to when you log in) will display a "Submissions" tab. This is an easier way to access your application. 
• Prior Applicants -
  • Please make sure to check the "Ready for Review" box only when you are COMPLETELY done with your application. Otherwise, uncheck the box. If we receive multiple updates to your application, they will not be reviewed until the due date has passed.
  • Do not request an account - you already have one. Your username is your organization's acronym as assigned by DEP and provided in your original new account notification email.
    • If you are all of a sudden unable to log in - Try refreshing the browser after you log in, clearing cookies/history, and/or an incognito window (Chrome)/InPrivate window (Edge).
  • No need to create a new application:
    • Once you follow the link to the 2025 application, a bar will appear at the bottom of your screen just above the taskbar (maximize the window if you cannot see it - Please note that "Maximize" is a specific button, not just dragging the screen to be bigger) that says "You have already submitted this webform. View your previous submission."
    • Click on "View your previous submission", and select your previous submission.
    • Click the "Edit" tab. 
    • Make sure to review every line and update as needed for 2025. 
    • To save your progress hit "Save" on the last page.
      • The first 2 pages require information before the form will let you advance to the next page, but all the other ones will allow you to continue hitting "Next" to reach the last page and be able to save your updates.
    • When ready to submit - check the appropriate "Ready to Submit" box, navigate to the last page, and save.
    • PLEASE SAVE OFTEN - otherwise, if you navigate away from the tab, you may lose all info! 
    • We recommend using Chrome as your browser; other browsers may not display correctly. 
• New Applicants ONLY: Request an account to access the website/application

Select the appropriate application Level based on your request:

(Scroll to the bottom for important information and attachment details)

*PLEASE NOTE THAT FUNDING REQUESTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED. All applications will continue to be reviewed based on their financial management, governance, and programming, with funding distributed in accordance with available funds for the calendar year.

**If the funding request threshold is surpassed, you must complete the next level application.

+Indicates a pre-made form that MUST be used. These required forms are linked above and available on the Resources page along with optional templates for other documents.

2025 Funding Application - opens 2/21/24

You must log in to this website (click on top left, above the County Seal) before accessing this application every time you wish to work on it. (If the website still says "Access Denied", try refreshing your browser and clicking the link again.)

The following documents were prepared to help organizations draft their questions before inputting them into the application online. These are especially helpful for PRIOR applicants, as the update of the application can only be saved on the last page. (New applications can be saved on each page). The 2025 documents will be provided on 2/21/24 when the application opens.

• Level 1
• Level 2
• Level 3

All documents must be titled as specified in the FILE NAME column

Level 1 applications must be received by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024.

Level 2 and 3 applications must be received by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024.

• Assistance with the submission will be available until 4:30pm on each due date.
• Late or incomplete applications will negatively affect your score.
• Do NOT contact us to confirm your application was received. If your application is submitted correctly through this website, you will receive the following message: "Thank you, your submission has been received." and a confirmation email.
  • If you do not receive these messages, read through this page, follow the directions/instructions, and resubmit. 
  • If your application is incorrect or incomplete, we will contact you as soon as possible to correct it. Please do not resubmit unless otherwise indicated in these instructions or by Mariely Ortiz. Only the first submission will be processed/considered otherwise as we begin processing your application immediately upon receipt.
  • If your organization registered for an account but we do not receive your application, we will contact you to ensure all intended applications are received.