Frequently Asked Questions

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General information 

What are your funding priorities?

What do you fund?

You have supported projects to address obesity and health disparities in the past. What’s different now?

Do you fund locally focused projects?

Does your new focus affect your regional and Connecticut grants programs?

What do you look for in deciding whether to fund a proposal?

What don't you fund?

What types of organizations do you support?

Do you support international projects?

How large are your grants, and how long do they last?

Application and review 

How do I apply?

Can I submit a proposal requesting more than $50,000 without a Letter of Inquiry?

What are your application deadlines?

When should I expect to hear the outcome of my request?

Do you provide feedback on applications?

What is expected of Foundation grantees?

Can I apply for more than one grant in a calendar year?

Do you accept unsolicited proposals?

Submitting an application 

How do I start?

Can I review the application questions prior to filling out an application?

Will I need to complete the online application all at once?

Can I revise my application once it has been submitted?

How will I know that you received my application?

Can I reapply if my proposal is declined?


Budget questions

Do you have a budget template or sample budgets I can use?

What are indirect costs?

Do you have any other limits to grant requests?

Do you support any type of operational expenses?

Do I need to show other project support?