Frequently Asked Questions

Please use the links below to view the frequently asked questions and their answers.

• How can your office help me?
• What is the best way to get started?
• Whom should I call or e-mail in your office?
• Should I contact the Office of Foundation Relations or the Office of Sponsored Projects about my project?
• Who contacts the foundation?
• What approvals do I need?
• What is the process for applying for funding?
• What are foundation giving programs supporting in higher education?
• What criteria do foundations giving programs use when deciding what projects and institutions to fund?
• Foundations often send requests for proposals (RFPs) to colleges and universities -- what is an RFP?
• How long does it take to get foundation funding?

Foundation Relations

works with faculty, administrators, and students to secure foundation support for campus programs and institutional priorities.

• Policies & Procedures
• Limited Applications
• Examples of Grants
• Links to Funding Resources
• Staff List
• Affiliated Offices
• FAQ

Tel: 603-646-1257

Fax: 603-646-0550

E-mail: Foundation.Relations@Dartmouth.EDU

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