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Q: What kinds of projects does the NYS Tribute Foundation
fund?
A: The NYS Tribute Foundation
funds projects that advance the understanding of death, dying, and
bereavement issues. These take many forms, including exhibits, conferences,
lectures, and reading and discussion groups. The NYS Tribute Foundation
also makes scholarships available to individuals interested in pursuing,
or returning to, a career in funeral service.
Q: Does the NYS Tribute Foundation fund projects
by individuals?
A: Program grants are not made to individuals - program
grants are made only to nonprofit organizations. Educational or
professional scholarships are available to individuals.
Q:
Does our organization need to have 501(c)( 3) tax status?
A: Yes, every organizational
applicant must have 501(c)(3) status.
Q: How often
can a group apply to the NYS Tribute Foundation? Can more than
one proposal be submitted by an applicant?
A: There
is no limit on the frequency or number of applications, but the
Foundation Board of Directors attempts to distribute grant funds
to a variety of applicants. Only one application per organization/individual
will be considered in any one calendar year.
Q: What size are NYS Tribute Foundation grants?
A:
Grants range from $500 to $15,000.
Q: Does the NYS Tribute Foundation fund operating
expenses?
A: No.
Q: Does the NYS Tribute Foundation fund capital expenses?
A:
No.
Q: Does the NYS Tribute
Foundation fund research?
A: Yes, the NYS Tribute Foundation will consider research
grants as long as those research programs specifically relate to
issues associated with death, dying, bereavement, or the funeral
service profession.
Q: Are there other expenses NYS Tribute Foundation
does not fund?
A: The NYS Tribute Foundation does not provide support
for dinners, dances, advertising, fundraising contests, raffles,
booster clubs, endowments, capital campaigns, deficit financing,
loans, or political organizations.
Q: When are the grant deadlines?
A:
Letters of inquiry are accepted and reviewed throughout the year.
Completed
applications are submitted only by invitation of selected applicants
based on their letter of inquiry. Applications for funding must
be received by February 15, May 15, August 15, or November
15 to be reviewed at the quarterly Board meetings.
Q: What happens to incomplete applications?
A: Incomplete applications will be returned to the
applicant.
Q: How long after we submit an application are we
notified about our grant?
A: The Foundation attempts
to respond to all applicants within approximately 100 days.
Q: How long after notification can we begin spending
the grant money?
A: Grant expenses should not
be incurred until a grant contract agreement is fully executed.
Q:
Who reviews grant applications?
A: Foundation staff members and/or members of the
NYS Tribute Foundation Board of Directors. Outside experts and Foundation
staff may also be used for assistance with the evaluation of proposed
programs or funding requests.
Q: How many copies of the final application do I
submit?
A: Submit the original and ten
copies of the completed application and attachments, if any.
Q: Where do I send
the final application?
A: Proposals must be received
in our office by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the day of the posted deadline.
Our office address is:
NYS Tribute Foundation, Inc.
426 New Karner Road
Albany , NY 12205
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