Consultations usually last from one to four days, with extended arrangements available for larger endeavors. Allow three to five weeks for notification, subject to availability of funds. Foundation staff reviews the application for eligibility and appropriateness. Foundation notifies applicant of funding decision and supplies resumes and profiles of consultant s from Foundation roster best suited to serve the applicant s needs.
Foundation pays the consultant directly for contracted work.
Following consultation, the sponsor must file a final report, summarizing activities and planned follow-up. Organizations with overdue final reports on previous projects will not be funded. Organizations are required to pay a portion of the consultation costs. NYFA reimburses travel and lodging costs for visits to model programs and sites per current New York State guidelines. Travel TAP can also cover the same costs for retreats and statewide meetings.