Requests for Proposals Archives - Richard King Mellon Foundation

I have additional questions about the application. Can I meet with the Foundation staff prior to submission?

Any questions about the application may be submitted via email to [email protected]. We will be responsive to all thoughtful inquiries. […]

Our organization is based outside of Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, but we’d like to bring our programs to these counties. Would the Foundation still consider our application?

Yes, we consider applications from organizations that are not based in Allegheny or Westmoreland counties. In your application, you should be clear about why and in what ways the project will serve economic development in these counties. […]

Can we re-grant funds or provide technical assistance to other individuals or organizations?

The Foundation will not fund ideas that include regranting to individuals. The Foundation may fund applications that include regranting from a lead agency to other agencies who are identified in the submission as participants in a collaboration. In this case, the regranted funds are solely to support the collaborative activities described in the submission. We […]

Do you have a recommended direct/indirect expense ratio?

For organizations that are eligible to receive support for indirect expenses, we do not have a recommended ratio. […]

Can your funding be used for indirect expenses?

Yes, you can include indirect expenses in your proposed budget if your organization is not a postsecondary or research institution. We define indirect expenses as those expenses categorized as “Management and General;” “Administrative and Management;” or “Fundraising” according to the IRS and FASB functional expense allocation guidelines. […]

Our organization’s application was declined. Can I talk with someone about that?

Questions about a declined application may be submitted via email to [email protected]. The Foundation aspires to reply to all inquiries but, given the volume of applications the Foundation receives, we cannot commit to answering every such inquiry. […]

How soon will I hear about my application once it is submitted?

You will immediately receive an email confirming that your application was successfully submitted. There are not specific timelines associated with the review of a funding application. […]

Can I meet with a program officer before submitting an application?

In general, program officers are not available for a discussion until after a proposal has been submitted. You can also email [email protected] with questions. […]