| What is the amount of an IAF
grant and the duration of IAF's support?
The size of an IAF grant depends on the needs of the proponent organization
and the amount of counterpart resources mobilized. Recent IAF grants have
varied from $25,000 to $400,000 over one to four years. Currently, the
IAF does not fund requests for less than $25,000 or for more than $400,000.
Can an organization submit multiple proposals?
No, proponent organizations can only submit one proposal per funding cycle.
What percentage of the total grant can fund overhead
(administration, professional fees, operational expenses, salaries and
materials)?
In general, the IAF does not fund proposals that request more than 50
percent in overhead expenses. Usually the lower the overhead, the more
attractive the proposal.
Can IAF grants include salaries?
Salaries are a legitimate expense.
What percentage is expected in counterpart funding?
Counterpart funding must be a component of the budget for the proposed
project, but no minimum amount is required. Higher counterpart funding
makes a proposal more attractive. Counterpart may be in cash donations
or in kind, including, but not limited to, land, supplies, infrastructure,
labor, and office, storage and meeting space.
What administrative expenses may be included
in the proposed budget?
Allowable administrative expenses include operations, rent, utilities,
insurance, salaries, office equipment and supplies and other costs listed
on the proposed budget form in the budget section of these guidelines.
When can I expect a response to the proposal?
Your organization will receive confirmation of receipt. Within
four to six months, you will be notified of the status of the proposal.
What is the difference between the governing
structure and the operating structure?
The governing structure refers to the organization’s form of leadership
which might include, for example, a board of directors, general assembly,
fiscal council and/or chief executive officer. The operating structure
refers to the division of labor. For example, the operating structure
might include an educational team, a communications team, and an administrative
department.
What is the composition of your organization?
Here the word “composition” refers to the people who form
the organization. An association is made of members, for example, and
may also include volunteers and other interested individuals.
Please review the Application Procedures and Proposal
Format Requirements before submitting your application, click
here.
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