Grants FAQ
- 1. What is the Foundation’s policy on funding staff and the corresponding fringe benefits?
- The Foundation will consider funding full-time and part-time staff positions as well as project consultants. Requests for fringe benefits will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- 2. What is the Foundation’s policy regarding the funding of indirect costs?
- The Foundation will review these requests on a case-by-case basis.
- 3. Will the Foundation fund billboards, TV and radio announcements, etc.?
- The Foundation believes that space and air time should be contributed as a public service. The Foundation will consider funding the preparation and development of creative materials.
- 4. What about the funding of T-shirts, cribs, sleep sacks and other similar items?
- The Foundation does not fund the purchase of what it considers products, such as T-shirts, cribs, sleep sacks and other similar items. The Foundation will consider educational materials, such as brochures and posters. If you are unsure as to whether an item will be considered for funding, please contact the Assistant Executive Director, Programs & Grants prior to submitting your grant application.
- 5. Does the Foundation discuss applications before submission?
- The Foundation will attempt to provide guidance whenever possible. However, positive discussion should not be considered an affirmative acceptance of the application.
- 6. Do any of the grant types have minimum or maximum amounts that can be requested?
- Please refer to the minimum/maximum statement for each type of grant.
- 7. If my organization/program is currently a recipient of a grant from the CJ Foundation, are we eligible to apply again?
- The CJ Foundation for SIDS will allow your organization/program to apply again as long as you are abiding by the terms of the current grant contract.
- 8. My program is part of a larger organization. How do I complete the budget forms for the Program Services Grant application? Do I use the data from my program or from the larger organization?
- It is best for you to contact the Assistant Executive Director, Programs & Grants to discuss your individual situation.
- 9. My organization/program does not have an audit and it is requested as part of the application. What should I do?
- Please submit a financial statement, including a balance sheet and current cash/cash equivalents balances, for the most recently completed fiscal year.
- 10. Is a government entity, such as a state or county health department, eligible to apply for funding?
- Yes, such programs are eligible to apply for funding.
- 11. Are Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) programs and Child Death Review (CDR) programs eligible to apply for funding?
- FIMR and CDR programs are eligible to apply for funding. However, only community action projects will be considered.
