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To help the process go smoothly, here are a few tips and tricks. This document will be updated with additional questions and posted on our website while the application is open. The response date will be placed in front of the question in red so applicants can easily identify new questions.  \nBefore starting the online application  \n􀁸 Where do I find the application materials including the complete list of application questions? All application materials can be found on Minnesota Housing’s website.  \n􀁸 Where should I draft my responses to the online application form questions?  \nYou may find it helpful to draft your answers in Microsoft Word and then copy and paste your answers into the online application.  \n􀁸 Is there a character limit for responses?  \nThere are no character or word limits in the online application. However, we ask for your responses to the questions to be clear and precise.  \n􀁸 How do I prepare the additional documents that must be submitted through the online application form? Review the PDF of the Application for Funding questions for further details regarding what documents must be submitted by the applicant. See the chart below for the documents, tips for ensuring materials are complete, format to submit and the naming convention for each document:  \n\n| Document | Format | Naming Convention |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Fee Policy (Applicable if an applicant charges clients fees) | PDF | Fee Policy_Agency Name |\n| 501(c)(3) (Applicable for new nonprofit applicants) | PDF | 501c3_Agency Name |\n| Financial documentation (Applicable for all nonprofit applicants) One of the following must be submitted based on the applicant organization’s annual income is:\u003Cbr>􀁸 Under $50,000 (or not in existence long enough to have completed IRS Form 990 or an audit): Most recent board-reviewed financial statements.\u003Cbr>􀁸 $50,000-$750,000: Most recent IRS Form 990.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Over $750,000: Most recent certified financial audit. | PDF | 􀁸 Board-reviewed financial statements_Agency Name\u003Cbr>􀁸 990_Agency Name\u003Cbr>􀁸 Financial audit_Agency Name |\n| Workbook (All applicants)\u003Cbr>􀁸 To save your content in the Workbook on your computer, go to “Save As” under “File” at the menu bar. You may need to click on “Enable Editing” at the top of the page before information is entered or you will not be able to save your content.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Review the Workbook to ensure that all tabs have been completed. | Excel | Workbook_Agency Name |\n| Signature page (All applicants)\u003Cbr>􀁸 Have the authorized signer for your organization sign the signature page.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Scan the completed page and save as a PDF. | PDF | Signature page_Agency Name |\n\n􀁸 Who should complete the online application form?  \nApplicants are strongly encouraged to determine one person that will enter responses and submit the application on behalf of your organization. Multiple applications from each nonprofit/governmental entity will not be accepted. While multiple users can enter application responses under the same user, it is not recommended. Instead, it is recommended the responses be drafted outside of the application and transferred over by the identified individual when finalized and ready for submission.  \nEntering responses in the online application  \n􀁸 How do I begin entering responses into the online application?  \nClick on the link provided. On the first page of the application, you’ll see a place to enter your name and email address. Remember to designate only one user/email. Only this user/email address will be able to reenter and make edits to the application (if applicable) . If you plan to have more than one staff person at your organization work on the application (not recommended), everyone will need to use the same user name and email address that was used to start the application.  \n􀁸 How do I move from page to page in the online application?  \nOnce you have entered your contact information and ","cbCaimVDN1GJJbSf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimVDN1GJJbSf","pdf",354595,"English","# Before starting the online application\n## Where to find application materials\n## How to draft responses\n## Character limits and clarity requirements\n## Preparing additional documents and naming conventions\n# Entering responses in the online application\n## Selecting the user and email\n## Moving between pages (NEXT/PREVIOUS)\n## Required questions and progress indicators\n## Automatic saving and time-out behavior\n## Editing previously completed responses","[{\"question\":\"Where can applicants find the complete list of application questions and required materials?\",\"answer\":\"All application materials, including the complete list of application questions, are available on Minnesota Housing’s website.\"},{\"question\":\"Is there a character limit or word limit for responses in the online application?\",\"answer\":\"There are no character or word limits. 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