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Submit a Reimbursement Request

Learn how to submit quarterly funding requests to get reimbursed for approved grant expenses.

Community Challenge Grants uses a schedule for reports and payments every three months. Reports are due 15 days after the report period or 30 days after the report period if it is a final report.

Here’s the common timeline:

  • Report Period: January 1 - March 31. Report Due: April 15
  • Report Period: April 1 - June 30. Report Due: July 15
  • Report Period: July 1 - September 30. Report Due: October 15
  • Report Period: October 1 - December 31. Report Due: January 15

Follow the steps below to prepare your report updates and request funds.

1

Review the Reimbursement Checklist

Carefully, go through the Reimbursement Checklist. It has guidelines on what you need to send for your grant expenses. Following these instructions will make processing the request faster. If you have questions, email ccg@sfgov.org.

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2

Collect Proof of Expenses

Each expense needs an invoice and proof of payment. Organize everything into one PDF file and order the pages to match how you listed expenses in your Schedule 1.

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3

Fill Out Your Invoice Sheet

Use your custom Invoice Sheet to complete the Schedule 1, Budget Request, and Match tabs. Only include approved expenses from this reporting period. List each expense separately on the Schedule 1 and attach proof of payment for each. Use the Reimbursement Checklist for more help. Email ccg@sfgov.org if you need a copy of your custom Invoice Sheet template.

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4

Get the Link to Submit Your Invoice

After each reporting period, the main contact for your grant will get a link to the online invoice reporting form. The due date is 15 days after the report period (30 days for a final report). If you don’t get the link within a week, email ccg@sfgov.org.

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5

Complete the AirTable Form

The form will have some details filled in, like report dates and your contract ID. You’ll need to upload your Invoice Sheet and supporting documents. If there are any problems, first try to clear the form (via the Clear form link at the bottom of the form) and start again before emailing CCG. Remember to check the Reimbursement Checklist before submitting.

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6

Submit a Signed Appendix C

After you submit the invoice, the CCG team will review it. They may ask for updates or more information, which you can send by email. Once approved, you’ll get a link to submit the signed Appendix C for the final amount.

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7

Get Your Quarterly Report Approved

Make sure your quarterly report is approved. Your funding request won’t be processed until the report for that time period is approved. Follow these instructions carefully to make sure you meet all the reporting requirements.

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Last updated November 13, 2024