Thank you for visiting our Application Page

The application process to participate in the 2026 Great Charity Challenge sponsored by Fidelity Investments® (GCC) will take place between Monday, September 29 and Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

We invite you to view the 2026 Application in Word format to get ready by clicking here (automatic download).

Note that the link to apply will be uploaded to this page coming Monday, September 29, 2025.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS and TIPS:

About the Application (organized in order of appearance on the application):

What do I need before I get started? You NEED our Word application form (automatic download). This form will give you a list of what is needed and requested during the application, give you the opportunity to fill in the answers at your own pace AND will enable you to copy/paste when the process officially opens.
Getting started and not finishing the online application: You will be able to save your application and get back into it to finalize it. However, once you've clicked "submit", no editing will be permitted.
When do I actually need to get my application in? Between Monday, September 29, 2025 and Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. Please note that we are unable to accept any late entries.
What do I do if I don't know which non-profit category I should apply under? Do the best that you can and see which category best represents your activities. If the review board has any questions on your decision, we will be sure to reach out to you! And if you are completely stuck and unsure on how to answer, please email acv@greatcharitychallenge.com by no later than Friday, October 10, 2025 along with your organization website and we will do our very best to advise you.
What are we looking for with the required 2024 and 2025 financials? For 2024: auditor compilation or year-end statement signed by board treasurer. For 2025: it can be either a P&L or Balance Sheet to date, signed by your board treasurer. Uploads are PDF only, must not exceed 10MB.
What if we don't have a non-discrimination clause? This requirement was instilled in 2020; our board and donors feel strongly that this should be a requirement. In the event you do not have one, we recommend you create one and get it validated by your board. IF your organization cannot stand behind this requirement, we respect your decision but will sadly be unable to consider you for funding.
What if we don't have employees? Please enter the number 1 in all salary requirement fields. IMPORTANT NOTE: contractors should also be considered here! If you hire contractors for specific needs (marketing, event, etc.), please list the amount you paid in 2024 for these positions.
How do I know you have received our submission? You will receive an email confirming such as well as copy of your application!
Finally, IF you have tried absolutely everything and are still having issues in submitting your application, we kindly request that you send us your complete application and all its attachments via email to acv@greatcharitychallenge.com by no later than Friday, October 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST (to give us the time to enter it manually).

Our biggest recommendation, so you don't waste any time, should you have a computer glitch, lose internet connection or have any issues once the application process opens: DOWNLOAD and fill out the World Application Form by clicking here (automatic download).