About Fiscal Sponsorship
Six times a year (every other month), MAPS accepts applications for fiscally sponsored projects which are reviewed by a panel of 3-5 board members and expert guests. Applications are reviewed on their own merit, not in comparison with any other applications received. Applicants will be notified of their final scores and provided with a brief summary of any relevant notes. All project funds raised by fiscally sponsored projects are subject to a 6% administrative fee.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on the deadline date to be considered for the next cycle. You may submit your application at any time, however, please note the following deadlines for review and notification:
DeadlineDecember 9, 2024
February 10, 2025 April 14, 2025 June 9, 2025 August 11, 2025 October 13, 2025 |
NotificationJanuary 13, 2025
March 10, 2025 May 12, 2025 July 14, 2025 September 8, 2025 November 10, 2025 |
*Please note: fiscal sponsorship is NOT a grant and applications should not include a request for funding from MAPS. If you want to learn about fiscal sponsorship watch the Fiscal Sponsorship Primer Video by Propel Nonprofits.
Online Application
We highly recommend that you download and review the application questions here before you begin, and then draft and save your answers offline before you start to complete the application. Applications are online only and available here:
Important Resources
Fiscal Sponsorship Workshop Powerpoint
Fiscal Sponsorship Review Process and Criteria
Fiscal Sponsorship Policies and Guidelines
Fiscal Sponsorship Application Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Sample Project Budget
Sample Contract Agreement
Fiscal Sponsorship Review Process and Criteria
Fiscal Sponsorship Policies and Guidelines
Fiscal Sponsorship Application Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Sample Project Budget
Sample Contract Agreement
MAPS Fiscal Sponsorship program is supported by a grant from the Regional Arts Commission.