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FAQs

Questions and answers about Coverage Ideas From the Field. (return to call for proposal)

  1. How do I submit a brief proposal?
  2. What is the application deadline and late submission policy?
  3. I have completed the following sections for the brief proposal: About My Organization; Key Contacts; and Project Information. Is this everything I need to complete before submitting my proposal?
  4. How can I check the status of my proposal once it has been submitted?
  5. How will I know that my proposal has been successfully submitted?
  6. What is the time period (start/end dates and duration) for these grants?
  7. How much funding may I request for my project?
  8. Is there a limit on the number of brief proposals submitted by a single organization?
  9. Will I receive specific comments on my proposal after a decision is made?
  10. What happens after I submit my brief proposal?
  11. If my organization receives an invitation to submit a full proposal, will RWJF staff be making a site visit before an award announcement?
  12. Whom do I contact if I have technical questions about how to use the Grantmaking Online system or if I have programmatic questions, such as whether my organization is eligible, or whether my proposal idea falls within the scope of the call for proposals?
  13. How many projects will be funded?
  14. May I apply for this funding opportunity even if I am already funded by RWJF?
  15. May I submit a proposal that is also being considered for funding by other organizations (government funding agency, foundation, other)?
  16. Will there be future rounds of funding for this program?
  17. If we are not chosen for one of the grants as part of this funding opportunity, will we still be eligible for other RWJF grants?
  18. Where can I find out more about RWJF and its other initiatives?
  19. I have a proposed project that I feel is an excellent fit for this funding opportunity. However, the timing for the grant start date does not fit with my current timeline. Do you have any alternate suggestions for funding opportunities through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation?
  20. Do I need to submit a budget?
  21. Are matching funds required for this funding opportunity?
  22. May I submit a proposal for which RWJF funds would serve as a matching grant?
  23. What types of organizations are eligible to apply for funding?
  24. May multiple organizations submit a joint proposal?
  25. I am a researcher in a for-profit company. Am I eligible to receive funding from Coverage Ideas from the Field?
  26. Is it acceptable for a U.S.-based organization to subcontract with an international organization?
  27. May a proposal list multiple principal investigators or project directors?
  28. Are you only accepting proposals related to the five types of projects listed in the call for proposals: evaluations of timely policy changes; research and policy analyses that can inform the upcoming policy debate; development or application of new tools and models to help people access coverage; coalition building and convening; and communications tools to provide information to policy-makers?
  29. Will preference be given to proposals that address one of the five types of projects listed in the call for proposals?
  30. To drive federal policy-makers to act, is lobbying a fundable activity?
  31. Proposals will be assessed based on the extent to which the project furthers the Coverage Team's strategic objective. What is the Coverate Team's strategic objective?

  1. How do I submit a brief proposal? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    Brief proposals will only be accepted through RWJF’s Grantmaking Online system at http://grantmaking.rwjf.org/cv1.

  2. What is the application deadline and late submission policy? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    The deadline is 3 p.m. Eastern Time on December 2, 2008. To be accepted for review, your proposal must be completed and submitted by the deadline. To be fair to all applicants, RWJF strictly enforces this submission deadline; late proposals will not be accepted.

  3. I have completed the following sections for the brief proposal: About My Organization; Key Contacts; and Project Information. Is this everything I need to complete before submitting my proposal? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    Yes, the brief proposal is made up of only these three components.

  4. How can I check the status of my proposal once it has been submitted? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    You will receive a confirmation notice after submission of your idea. If you have a question about a specific proposal, please send an e-mail to coverageideas@rwjf.org. Please be sure to include the name of the applicant organization, the principal investigator or project director, and the applicant organization's contact information in your communication.

  5. How will I know that my proposal has been successfully submitted? (Answer last updated on Sep 25, 2008)

    There are three ways to confirm that your proposal has been successfully and completely submitted:

    • You will see a screen confirming your submission in the Grantmaking Online system.
    • If you registered with a valid e-mail address, you will receive an e-mail message confirming your submission.
    • Log in to the Grantmaking Online system with your applicant ID and password. Go to the Coverage Ideas From the Field home page. If you have successfully submitted your proposal, a message will appear in red at the top of the home page stating that your proposal has been submitted.

    NOTE: Once you have completed all requirements, you must return to the home page of the Grantmaking Online system to click on the blue CONTINUE button to gain access to the SUBMIT button.

  6. What is the time period (start/end dates and duration) for these grants? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    Grants will start May 1, 2009 and end by April 30, 2011. Interested applicants can submit a proposal with project duration up to 24 months.

  7. How much funding may I request for my project? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    Applicants may submit projects for up to $400,000 total for a time period of no more than 24 months.

  8. Is there a limit on the number of brief proposals submitted by a single organization? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    No, there is no limit on the number of brief proposals, but each proposal must be submitted for a different project and only one will be invited to the full proposal stage.

  9. Will I receive specific comments on my proposal after a decision is made? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    Due to the large volume of proposals we receive, we are unable to provide individual critiques of or comments on proposals that were not selected for funding.

  10. What happens after I submit my brief proposal? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    All brief proposals submitted by the application deadline go through a rigorous review process. If your project is selected to proceed to the next round based on the selection criteria described in the call for proposals, you will be receive an invitation to submit a full proposal by mid-December 2008. All applicants, successfully submitting a brief proposal will be notified one way or the other.

  11. If my organization receives an invitation to submit a full proposal, will RWJF staff be making a site visit before an award announcement? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    It is highly unlikely that RWJF staff will be conducting site visits. However, RWJF staff reserves the right to make phone calls to talk with a lead applicant or any partners listed in the proposal.

  12. Whom do I contact if I have technical questions about how to use the Grantmaking Online system or if I have programmatic questions, such as whether my organization is eligible, or whether my proposal idea falls within the scope of the call for proposals? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    Please submit your questions via an e-mail to coverageideas@rwjf.org. Your questions will be referred to the most appropriate staff member, with a goal of responding to all questions within 24 hours.

  13. How many projects will be funded? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    The program will award multiple grants, with a sum not to exceed $2 million under this funding opportunity.

  14. May I apply for this funding opportunity even if I am already funded by RWJF? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    Yes, applicants with other active RWJF grants may apply.

  15. May I submit a proposal that is also being considered for funding by other organizations (government funding agency, foundation, other)? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    Yes, applicants may submit a proposal that is being considered by other organizations. If your proposal is selected by both RWJF and other funding organizations, you will be required to report this to RWJF and to adjust or expand the activities and budget so that there is no duplication of funding. You are allowed to expand your project's scope of work with funding from other sources, as long as you complete the project that RWJF funded you to conduct.

  16. Will there be future rounds of funding for this program? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    There may be future rounds of funding with different topics of interest. To learn when CFPs are released, sign up for RWJF Funding Alert e-mails or add a feed of CFPs to your news reader. (Help: what are news feeds?)

  17. If we are not chosen for one of the grants as part of this funding opportunity, will we still be eligible for other RWJF grants? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    Yes, interested applicants may apply for other RWJF grants.

  18. Where can I find out more about RWJF and its other initiatives? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    Read about RWJF's initiatives related to Coverage, including information about funding opportunities, interest areas, lessons learned from past grants and other information related to the mission and work of RWJF.

    To learn when CFPs are released, sign up for RWJF Funding Alert e-mails or add a feed of CFPs to your news reader. (Help: what are news feeds?)

  19. I have a proposed project that I feel is an excellent fit for this funding opportunity. However, the timing for the grant start date does not fit with my current timeline. Do you have any alternate suggestions for funding opportunities through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation? (Answer last updated on Sep 29, 2008)

    Unfortunately, this is a time-limited solicitation. However, if you have not already done so, we encourage you to visit the Grants section of the Foundation‘s Web site and learn more about unsolicited proposals. The Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals that address the strategic objectives of the Building Human Capital, Pioneer or Vulnerable Populations program areas. Please know that the unsolicited proposal process may also not fit your timeline and that these three areas may not be a fit with your proposed project, but we want to make you aware of other funding options.

  20. Do I need to submit a budget? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    For the brief proposal phase, you will be asked only for the amount requested. If you are selected to submit a full proposal, you will be asked to submit a detailed budget and budget narrative.

  21. Are matching funds required for this funding opportunity? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    No, matching funds are not required, but they are welcome.

  22. May I submit a proposal for which RWJF funds would serve as a matching grant? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    Yes, applicants may submit a proposal for which RWJF funds would serve as a matching grant.

  23. What types of organizations are eligible to apply for funding? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    Preference will be given to applicants that are either public entities or nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applicant organizations must be based in the United States or its territories at the time of application.

  24. May multiple organizations submit a joint proposal? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    Yes, multiple eligible organizations may submit a joint proposal. You must designate one organization as the lead organization for the project, and the principal investigator or project director must be from that organization.

  25. I am a researcher in a for-profit company. Am I eligible to receive funding from Coverage Ideas from the Field? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    Your organization is eligible, however preference will be given to applicants that are public agencies or are tax-exempt under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not private foundations as defined under Section 509(a).

  26. Is it acceptable for a U.S.-based organization to subcontract with an international organization? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    Applicants must be from the United States or its territories, and the results of a proposed project must further the Foundation’s mission of improving the health and health care of all Americans. While applicants may submit proposals that include a proposed subcontract relationship with an organization that is based outside of the United States or its territories, such proposals will be subject to heightened scrutiny. Preference will be given to proposals that do not involve the payment of grant funds to organizations based outside of the United States or its territories.

  27. May a proposal list multiple principal investigators or project directors? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    Yes, there may be up to two principal investigators or projects directors for a proposed project. One must be called the “principal investigator/project director” and must be from the lead applicant organization, and the other must be called the “co-principal investigator/project director” and must either be from the lead organization or from another eligible partner organization. Both may be listed on the Key Contacts screen of the Grantmaking Online system.

  28. Are you only accepting proposals related to the five types of projects listed in the call for proposals: evaluations of timely policy changes; research and policy analyses that can inform the upcoming policy debate; development or application of new tools and models to help people access coverage; coalition building and convening; and communications tools to provide information to policy-makers? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    No, we welcome the submission of any proposal in regard to issues related to health care coverage that need to be addressed in order to further the health care debate over the next few years. We want to hear what ideas you and your organization may have to address and support efforts related to national health care reform.

  29. Will preference be given to proposals that address one of the five types of projects listed in the call for proposals? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    No, preference will not be given to proposals that address these particular types of projects. We are interested in any type of project that will inform and advance the national health care reform debate, and build on the momentum that will drive federal policy-makers to act.

  30. To drive federal policy-makers to act, is lobbying a fundable activity? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    No. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation does not fund lobbying activities. Policy advocacy, however, is a fundable activity. There are several organizations, such as the Alliance for Justice, that provide information and training on the differences between lobbying and advocacy. We encourage you to visit the Alliance for Justice Web site for resources to help you understand the difference.

  31. Proposals will be assessed based on the extent to which the project furthers the Coverage Team's strategic objective. What is the Coverate Team's strategic objective? (Answer last updated on Sep 24, 2008)

    The Coverage Team's strategic objective is to achieve stable and affordable health care coverage for all Americans. Read about RWJF's initiatives related to Coverage, including information about team strategy, funding opportunities, lessons learned from past grants and other information related to the mission and work of RWJF.

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