Frequently Asked Questions
Who
is eligible to apply for a grant from your foundation?
How
do I submit a proposal?
What
are your application deadlines?
Is
there a limit on the duration or size of a grant award?
Can
my organization receive grants more than once from the Trust?
Do
you totally fund programs/projects?
Do
you fund collaborative efforts?
Do
you fund medical research?
Do
you fund indirect costs?
Do
you fund individuals?
If
my organization does not have its 501(c)(3) designation, can another organization
apply for the money for my organization?
If
my organization has never had an audit, can I still receive a grant from the
trust?
Do
you fund capital requests?
Do
you fund health promotion, early detection, or intervention programs/projects?
Do
I need to contact the Trust prior to submitting an application?
Who
is eligible to apply for a grant from your foundation?
Organizations
are eligible for grants from the Trust if they have qualified for exemption
under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code and are not private foundations [as
defined by Section 509(a) of the Code]; or are public instrumentalities. Grants
are not awarded to individuals.
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How
do I submit a proposal?
If
you believe that your program/project would qualify for funding by the Trust,
we strongly encourage you to discuss it with a member of our staff before submitting
a proposal. Our staff can give you guidance that will be helpful in developing
your application. The Poor and Needy Division Application and the Health Care
Division Application are available on this web site. The application can be
filled out while you are on-line or you may download the application and fill
it out on a typewriter. Applications are also available from the Trust office;
you can write or call for an application form. For specific information on completing
the application, see the Criteria/Guidelines section for the appropriate division.
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What
are your application deadlines?
Our foundation's deadlines are not
"postmarked by" deadlines. Health Care Division applications must be in
our office by the close of business on March 15 and September 15, or the
first business day thereafter if the deadline falls on a holiday or
weekend. Applications are considered at board meetings in May and
November, respectively. Poor and Needy Division applications must be
in our office by the close of business on January 15 and July 15, or the
first business day thereafter if the deadline falls on a holiday or
weekend. Applications are considered at board meetings in March
and September, respectively.
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Is
there a limit on the duration or size of a grant award?
Grants usually are awarded for short-term programs/projects with no more than
a three-year commitment. The Trust does not prescribe minimum or maximum amounts
to be considered.
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Can
my organization receive grants more than once from the Trust?
There
is no limit on the number of grants an organization can receive from the Trust.
However, the Trust does not provide ongoing support for a program/project.
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Do
you totally fund programs/projects?
Proposals
usually are not approved when they are the sole means of financial support.
Preferably, grants are made in conjunction with other sources.
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Do
you fund collaborative efforts?
Yes.
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Do
you fund medical research?
No.
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Do
you fund indirect costs?
Not usually.
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Do
you fund individuals?
No, but we are able to fund agencies that can help individuals.
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If
my organization does not have its 501(c)(3) designation, can another organization
apply for the money for my organization?
Grants are not awarded to an organization to be used as pass-through funds for
another organization that is not a 501(c)(3) public charity or governmental
entity.
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If
my organization has never had an audit, can I still receive a grant from the
trust?
Yes, but we will require a certified public accounting audit annually during
the term of the grant. A compilation report is not an acceptable form or audit.
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Do
you fund capital requests?
Yes, grants may be awarded for construction or for acquisition of equipment.
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Do
you fund health promotion, early detection, or intervention programs/projects?
Yes. The Health
Care Division gives priority to initiatives that address maternal, infant, and
child health; infant mortality/morbidity; substance abuse; communicable diseases;
chronic diseases; and dental health.
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Do
I need to contact the Trust prior to submitting an application?
Yes, an
advance consultation is required prior to our accepting your application for consideration.
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