Sign Applications and Documents Electronically

You may need to provide an electronic signature in one of two ways:

• When you complete an application form, you may need to add your signature before you submit the application.

• You may receive a separate email from Adobe Acrobat Sign asking you to sign a document, such as a grant agreement.

Tip: You may receive both a built-in form-signature request and an Adobe Acrobat Sign request during the same application process. Follow the instructions for each document.

Sign When Submitting An Application

If the program you're applying to requires a signature, you'll need to provide an electronic signature before submitting the application. Your application's status will not change until it is signed and submitted.

Since only one applicant can edit an application at a time, only one applicant signature is required. When you've completed the form, click on the Sign and submit button. In the Sign and Submit modal that appears, you'll be presented with several signature options, including:

• Type - Enter your full name and select a font style from the Style field.

• Upload - Provide an image file of your handwritten signature.

  Note: Accepted file types are listed in the Guidelines for File Uploads and Attachments.

• Draw - Use your computer's mouse or trackpad to draw your signature by clicking within the box and signing.

Note: If a signature has already been created, it will appear in a Saved tab. Your signature can also be managed in My Account.

After providing your signature, you can submit your application for review.

 

Sign A Document From An Adobe Acrobat Sign Email

Your grant program may use Adobe Acrobat Sign to request a signature for a document that is separate from the application form. For example, the program may email you a request to sign a grant agreement.

The email identifies the document and includes a link to an Adobe Acrobat Sign signing page. You do not need a Blackbaud ID or a GrantsConnect account to sign the document.

1. Open the Adobe Acrobat Sign email that identifies the document.

2. Follow the link to the signing page.

3. Review the document and complete the required signing fields.

4. Submit your signature.

After you sign the document, the signed document appears in the Attachments area of your application. Signed documents may look like other attachments. Review the document details when you need to identify a signed document.

The grant program manages Adobe Acrobat Sign requests; you do not manage requests or view request statuses from the Applicant Portal.

Note: If you cannot complete the document from the Adobe Acrobat Sign email link, contact the grant program administrator.

 

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