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GENERAL INFORMATION
Who can apply?
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Hospital Fund: Nonprofit and public hospitals serving residents of Los Angeles and northern Orange Counties are eligible to apply to the Hospital Fund. |
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General Purpose Fund: Qualified nonprofit organizations providing health-related services consistent with the Foundation’s mission may apply to the General Purpose Fund.
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How often are grants made?
Grants are approved at the Foundation’s November, February and May board meetings.
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Are individuals eligible for grants?
No, individuals are not eligible for grants.
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Are there areas in which grants are not made?
Grants will not be given for propagandizing and/or influencing legislation or elections, political campaigns, programs that promote religious doctrine, events, endowments, annual fund drives, non-applied research, general operating expenses, or retirement of debt.
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What are the deadlines for grant proposals?
A due date and a docket date are provided when an organization is invited to submit a proposal.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
How does an organization apply for a grant?
Applicants are required to submit a preliminary letter of inquiry (LOI).
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Does UniHealth Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, UniHealth Foundation does not accept uninvited proposals.
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What goes into a letter of inquiry (LOI)?
The LOI should contain a brief description of the organization and the project, the geographic area and population served, the amount requested and a copy of the agency’s IRS exemption letter. It must be signed by the organization’s chief executive officer. No application form is needed at this stage.
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Are there deadlines for letters of inquiry?
No, there are no deadlines for LOIs.
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May an organization fax or e-mail an LOI?
Yes, an organization may mail, fax or e-mail (in PDF form) an LOI.
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How does an organization know if it may submit a proposal?
All LOIs are screened by UniHealth Foundation program staff. Applicants are advised of the results via mail. Those applicants invited to submit a full proposal will receive detailed information, including a grant proposal outline.
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If my organization has an active UHF grant, may we submit an LOI for another project?
Yes, a current grantee may submit an LOI.
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What is UniHealth Foundation’s indirect cost (administrative overhead) policy?
UniHealth Foundation allows for indirect costs for up to a maximum of 10% of direct costs.
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REPORTING PROCEDURE
Where would UHF grantees find their reporting requirements?
Reporting requirements are included with the grant award contract and are available on the website under “Applying and Reporting.” Grantees with additional questions should contact UniHealth Foundation’s grants manager.
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Whom do we contact regarding revisions to the project’s scope of work or budget?
Grantees should contact their assigned program officer (see award letter) regarding revisions to the project’s scope of work or budget.
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