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FAQsApplication Process
When are the foundation's proposal deadlines?
There are no deadlines. The foundation accepts proposals on a first-come, first-served basis for review at board meetings in March, June and November. A cut-off date is set before each meeting based on how many proposals arrive in the office. All proposals that arrive after the cut-off date will be reviewed at the following meeting. To avoid delay, your best bet is to submit a proposal at least four months before one of the meetings.
How many pages should our proposal be?
Brevity is appreciated and so is clarity. Take only as much space as needed to answer the five required questions. Keep your focus on the intended results and avoid lengthy restatement of the problem.
Do not submit a separate proposal narrative in lieu of filling out the questions on the application form. If you do, the proposal will be considered incomplete and will be sent back to you.
How much money should we ask for?
We can't answer that question. You should first ask yourself how much you need. Then ask how much is an appropriate amount for the foundation to fund. Be aware that the foundation will ask you about other sources of support for the project during the review process. You might want to look at previous grants made in your area of interest to see the foundation's history.
What happens after we submit a proposal?
You should receive an acknowledgement letter within a couple weeks that states when the proposal is likely to be reviewed. Foundation staff or consultants will review the proposal and you will be contacted if there are any questions. After the board has made a decision, you will receive notification within a couple weeks. If you haven't received an acknowledgement letter within a couple of weeks after you first submitted the proposal, please call the foundation.
If approved, when can we expect to receive grant money?
You will receive a check about a month after the board's approval, provided the board has not made any contingencies on your grant.
If not approved, how soon can we reapply?
There's no point in applying again for the same purpose. If you think a significant change has occurred with your work, please call to discuss whether that change negates the original decline.
Can we apply for renewed funding?
Yes. Just follow the same process as before.
We would like to apply for renewed funding, but for fiscal-year purposes, would like to be reviewed at an earlier meeting. How can we do this?
Resubmit earlier in the year and be ready to account for the work accomplished so far on the previous grant. You might submit a progress report on the previous grant along with an explanation for why you would like to be considered earlier.
We have applied for 501(c)(3) status but have not actually received it yet. Can we apply for a grant while we are waiting for the ruling?
No. You must wait until you receive your 501(c)(3) tax-exempt ruling before you apply.
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