How To Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically through the Wachovia Wells Fargo NEXT Awards Web site at www.nextawards.org. Hard copy documents will not be accepted.

Applications for the 2011 Wachovia Wells Fargo NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance were due on April 29th at 5:00 P.M Eastern Standard Time. No more applications will be accepted. Applications are now being reviewed.

Potential applicants must complete an online Eligibility Questionnaire that will determine if they are eligible to apply. Click here to view the Eligibility Requirements.

Applicants whose responses to the Eligibility Questionnaire meet the 2011 Wachovia Wells Fargo NEXT Awards eligibility requirements will be prompted to begin the online application. Required formats and maximum word counts are specified in the Application Guidelines page. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered and word count limits will be strictly enforced. Applications that exceed word count limits will not be considered.

CONFIDENTIALITY: Opportunity Finance Network will to the best of its ability, ensure the confidentiality of all application materials. Materials submitted in connection with the 2011 Wachovia Wells Fargo NEXT Awards will be reviewed by the Opportunity Finance Network staff, and members of the Selection Committee, as necessary and appropriate. Selection Committee members will be requested to execute a Non-disclosure Letter before reviewing materials submitted to them. No material will be disclosed to any other third party except with written authorization from the Opportunity Finance Network. All material provided to members of the Selection Committee will be clearly marked as confidential or proprietary.

DISCLAIMER: OFN reserves the right to reject any and all applications, and no applicant has any rights to any award unless and until granted in writing and applicant complies with all terms and conditions of the Wachovia Wells Fargo NEXT Awards program.