Applying for a Grant

Two-Phase Grant Application Process

Phase 1: Concept 

All applicants are invited to initiate the grant submission process by submitting a 500-word concept of a proposed project. This requirement applies to all applicants and organizations applying to any of the CareQuest Institute funds.

Within the concept, CareQuest Institute requests that applicants include:

1) Description of the issue you intend to address
2) Description of the project for which you are seeking funding
3) Why funds are needed to complete the project

Organizations can submit concepts at any time through the online grants management portal. After review, we will invite organizations whose work strongly aligns with CareQuest Institute’s priority areas to enter the next stage of the application process, to submit a full proposal.

If you are interested in submitting a project concept and have questions, please reach out to a member of the grants team. Members of the grants team are available to discuss funding concepts prior to submission.

Phase 2: Full Proposals 

Upon invitation, applicants can submit a full proposal, which is a more comprehensive application that includes a project narrative, work plan, and budget. This detailed proposal allows applicants to fully describe the proposed scope of work and corresponding steps necessary for implementation.

FAQs

Where can organizations apply for funding?
Organizations can apply for funding through our online grants management portal, Fluxx. 

Where can organizations learn more about the grant process? 
Organizations can find more information about the funding areas by visiting our grantmaking landing page or by getting in touch with a member of the CareQuest Institute grants team. 

What types of organizations are eligible for funding?
CareQuest Institute makes grants to nonprofit or not-for-profit organizations in the United States and US territories. The Institute does not make grants to for-profit organizations or individuals. 

Should an organization submit a full budget as a part of the concept submission?  
No, you don’t need a full budget when submitting a concept, which is the first step in the proposal process. Our hope is that after any concept is approved, the process for writing and submitting a full proposal is collaborative and iterative in a way that can clarify any budget questions. 

Is there a funding amount maximum and/or a range for funding?
Coming into a new year with a new strategy, we want to remain flexible in relation to minimums and maximums and consider the scope of your work as well as its alignment with our priorities. 

Which organizations need to submit a Concept?  
We ask all interested organizations to submit a Concept as the initial step in the grant application process. Concepts are reviewed regularly and prospective applicants may contact a member of our Grantmaking team via email at grants@carequest.org for more information about submitting a Concept.

What budget line items are eligible/not eligible for funding?
CareQuest Institute does not make grants directly to individuals and does not support capital expenses, direct service, mobile vans, or payments for procedures.

Can organizations have conversations with the grants team before applying for funding? 
Absolutely! We encourage all organizations to reach out to a member of the grants team to discuss the program or project for which you are seeking funding. To connect with a team member, contact us at grants@carequest.org.  

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