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among projects or functions. Examples of indirect costs include accounting, insurance, legal services,
utilities, rent and facilities. The Foundation will support up to 10% of the requested total direct costs
for indirect expenses.
Q: What are direct costs?
A: Direct costs are listed in the Direct Services Budget Template as operating costs and can include
salaries/fringe benefits, supplies, printing/copying, telephone & fax, travel, staff and board
development, and postage & delivery.
Q: Do you have any financial limits to grant requests?
A: Generally, the Foundation recommends that you do not request more than 25% of your
organization’s annual operating expense budget. Organizations that request greater than 25% of
their operating budget may be declined without a full review.
Q: What if my organization does not conduct an audit?
A: Submit the most recent IRS Form 990 and attach a letter explaining why the organization does not
conduct an audit. You may be asked to submit additional information during the application review
period. All organizations that do not conduct audited financial statements are designated by the
Foundation staff as high risk.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Q: How do I submit my application?
A: All applications must be submitted using the Foundation’s online application. You can use an email
address to set up an account at https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_717/?SA=AM Once you have
established an account, you can complete the application questions. You will be able to update your
application until the deadline on August 9, 2019 at 3:00 PM. You must hit “Submit” to process your
application. Once you click Submit, you will not be able to make changes to your application. You will
receive an email confirmation that we received your application. To avoid delays or complications in
submitting your application or uploading documents, we strongly advise that you do not wait until
the last day to submit your completed application.
Q: How do I gain access to the application once I have started?
A: Use the following link once you have started and saved your Direct Services application. This will
give you full access to your account. https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_717/?SA=AM
Q: If I am in the middle of my application, can I save and continue to work on it later?
A: Yes. Click the Save and Finish Later button located at the bottom of the page. This will save all your
work. When you are ready to continue, click on the link emailed to you when you created your
account.
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Healthcare Georgia Foundation
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2019 Direct Services Grant Program NOFA
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Issued June 25, 2019