Frequently Asked Questions

My organization has a New York State Tax Exempt certificate, do we qualify for funding? Do you fund other 501(c) agencies? Does the Foundation give grants to individuals? How much support can my organization request? When submitting a proposal, how much information should be sent initially? ~ The first step in our submission process is the Proposal Summary. Please be complete, but concise and succinct in this summary. An outline of the summary is available in the Proposal Summary Form or may be submitted online. Upon approval of the Proposal Summary, Foundation staff will contact your organization indicating your proposal has been selected for further review, and will instruct you on the additional information necessary for the Full Proposal. What are the deadlines for proposals? If my proposal is declined, can my organization reapply?