Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

I'm interested in mailing out a letter of inquiry. Does this have to be routed through anyone? 
 

Some organizations do not accept unsolicited proposals. In this event a Letter of Inquiry (also known as a Letter Of Intent or LOI) must be submitted requesting permission to submit a full proposal. Generally, the letter of inquiry must include a brief description of the project as well as a budget composed of anticipated expenses. In the event that you are interested in submitting an LOI please submit a Corporate and Foundation Relations Search & Approach Approval Form. This will allow us to inform you as to the status of the funding agency and assist in the LOI submission.

 

How do I find out about grants from Corporations and Foundations I can apply for?

For assistance in researching current Request for Proposals (RFP’s) or possible Corporate and/or Foundation funding, submit a Corporate and Foundation Relations Search & Approach Approval Form. You can obtain a copy of the form from our office and we will work with you on a Fund Opportunity Search.

 

 

I am having trouble writing my proposal and/or composing my budget. Where can I find help?

While Corporate and Foundation Relations would be happy to assist you in the process you may also want to consider taking courses at the Foundation Center. Classes include Proposal Budgeting Workshops and Proposal Writing Seminars. The Foundation Center is located at 79 Fifth Avenue at 16th Street and can be used as a wonderful tool for grantseekers new and old alike.

 

 

Another useful online resource is The Grantsmanship Center, Inc. (TGCI), at www.tgci.com.  Its web site offers listings of funding sources, articles from The TGCI Magazine, and schedules of grantsmanship training workshops.

 

 

I am going to submit a full proposal to the ABC Foundation. Is there anything in particular I need to do?

Before submitting a proposal to a corporation or foundation, principal investigators or project directors must complete a Corporate & Foundation Relations Grant Proposal Clearance Form along with a project description and one page budget. The form will then be routed to the appropriate internal offices for clearance. We ask that you submit the forms to us at least ten days prior to the final submission date so that the proper clearance can be obtained. All forms must be submitted to Corporate and Foundation Relations.

 

I just received a grant from a corporation or foundation, how do I open an account at Pace University?

Congratulations on your grant award! The first step is to fill out an External Funding Account Approval Form (EFAFF). The form asks for information that will allow us to open an account for your new or existing award (in the event that you are in the subsequent year(s) of a previous grant). You can obtain a copy of the form from our office. Please submit the completed form to Corporate and Foundation Relations. There is typically a two week turn around time for account set-up.

 

 

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