Applicant Help Guide

Before you get started, click here to review tips for completing your application.

Click on the topics below to access each specific help guide. When you click on a topic, you’ll be redirected to a new webpage. Below the topics, you’ll find a status guide explaining what each stage of the application means.

  1. Secretary of State Registration

  2. State or Government-issued ID (Identification)

  3. Plaid session

  4. Proof of Operating Address

  5. Tax Documents

  6. Voided Check

  7. Grant Award Documents

  8. ACH Document

  9. W-9

  10. Profile Business Name

  11. TIN/SSN or EIN Number

Application Status Guide 

*Grey means no action is needed* 

*Red or Yellow means action needs to be taken*

Apply - The first stage of your application needs to be completed. 

Submitted - We've received your application for review.

Documentation Review - Your application is being reviewed. 

Authorize - The second stage of your application needs to be completed.  

Authorization Review - The second stage of your application is being reviewed. 

Unresolved 2021 Taxes - You need to upload 2021 taxes.  

Application Incomplete - You missed a deadline or did not complete and submit your application by the deadline.  

Missed Deadline - You missed a deadline along the way. 

State Audit - Your application is with DEED for review. 

Completed Process - Your application is complete and you are eligible to receive an award.