Usually it is not possible for Foundation staff to meet with grantseekers until after a proposal has passed a first screening. Indirect or overhead costs, except as specifically and essentially related to the grant project Debt retirement or operational deficits Projects of sectarian or religious organizations whose principal benefit is for their own members or adherents Direct replacement funding for activities or materials previously supported by federal, state, or local public funds. The Foundation will not accept any proposals seeking funds for propagandizing or influencing elections or legislation. If the Board has declined a proposal, it should not be resubmitted for at least 12 months. Prior to that, if substantial changes related to the proposed project occur, then an applicant may submit a new proposal reflecting significant change from the original declined proposal.
Applicants are free to submit entirely different proposals at any time.
The Foundation will not entertain more than one proposal of any type from an applicant at a time. How Proposals Are Reviewed and Decided There are two stages in the consideration of Grant proposals, and the process may take several months. The Foundation staff first submits eligible and complete proposals to the Board for an initial screening. This usually occurs within three months after a complete proposal is received. The Foundation notifies applicants whether their requests have been declined at this stage or approved for further study.