1. Where can I access the Partner Subaward Application?
http://www.umdi-solutions.com/cmbi/downloads/berkapp09.doc

2. If two partners collaborate, then how much will they be applying for?

This year start-up or rather small organizations (under $100,000) may apply for grants up to$ 8,000.

• If two established organizations collaborate, they can apply for any amount up to  $40,000.
• If two start-up organizations collaborate, they can apply for any amount up to  $16,000.
• If an established organization and a start-up organization collaborate, they can apply for any amount up to $28,000. 

3. If two partners collaborate, how many applications should they submit?
If you are collaborating, you should submit only one application.

4. Will the Funding Advisory Board see the interim reports?
Yes, however in addition to that, you may want to highlight your organizations handling of last year subaward in three areas of the grant application.  If possible, tie it in with what you are asking to be funded this year, in a cohesive logical manner.

Example: Last year we were awarded $3,000 for board development, through the experience of having multiple board meetings a fundraising committee was initiated  and we now want to hire a fundraising consultant to help us create fundraisingpPlan.  

The other place you are welcome to highlight how you have used the funds in on page 10 under "Optional."  You are strongly encouraged to emphasize what you have done so far with the previous subaward.

5. How will the Funding Advisory Board evaluate the organizations who received subawards in the first round, as in what progress they have made?They will look at the interim reports and what you can put into your application as explained in the previous question.

6. Do I need to file a 990 form with my application?
Yes, but only if you are 501(3) certified.  This will count as "a copy of your taxes."

7. If I applied for board development last year, and received money to do so, can I ask for more board development funds this year?
No, you must ask for a completely different capacity building project.  For example, people who received funding for fundraising cannot ask for another project that concerns fundraising. 

8. Will people who DID NOT receive funding last year be given preference?Yes.

9. The months on the timeline of the work plan on page 9 seem wrong.  Should we update?
They are wrong. You can use them as is, or replace them in the application to read May/June, July, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec.

10. May we ask for money to travel to approved trainings, including Compassion Massachusetts Trainings?
Yes.

11. What should we put under budget narrative?
This is your opportunity to justify why your budget reads as it does.  Sell them on your plan. Do not leave it blank. Explain why your budget make good sense.

12. Can we partially collaborate with another organization?
Yes, but that means you should write two separate applications.  For example, if you plan to share a consultant, indicate the amount each Partner will contribute to the consultant on your individual applications.

Caution: Do not make the two applications so confusing the Funding Advisory Board cannot tell which part of the application you are collaborating on and which part is separate. This approach is not as recommended as jointly applying for one project. 

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