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Call for Proposals FAQs
Please note the Call for Applications is currently closed.
Please review the Complete Call for Applications prior to proposal submission.
Last updated on 12/21/2023
How may this funding be used?
Funding may be used only for activities necessary to complete the project, including but not limited to staff and consultant salaries, convening/meeting costs, community member engagement, research, and data collection. Funding may not be used to provide direct services (e.g. health care, housing, education), run programs, renovate or build facilities, purchase supplies, or for lobbying policymakers.
Can this funding be used for research?
This funding is intended to support local planning, implementation, and evaluation activities that address local policy challenges at the intersection of housing and health. It is not intended to support academic research; however, researchers and institutions of higher education are eligible to submit projects that meet the funding’s objectives (e.g. partnering with a local government to conduct a health impact assessment of local land use, zoning, or housing policies).
Are teams required to have the local government representative serve as a primary organization for the project?
While local government must be included on the project team, a local government entity does not have to serve as a primary organization.
Can multiple organizations serve as the lead applicant?
For funding distribution purposes, only one organization can serve as the lead applicant.
Do we have to include all of the organizations we may work with in our proposal?
The two primary organizations that represent your cross-sector partnership must be included in the proposal and affirm their commitment to carry out the project, if funded. We strongly encourage approaching any additional organizations or individuals that you plan to include in your project prior to submitting a proposal.
Can a project focus on multiple cities, a county, or a region if it meets the 50-500,000 population range requirement?
Please contact us to discuss your idea if you would like to work with multiple cities, a county, or a region within the population range. Please note that we cannot consider projects focused on areas with populations greater than 500,000 residents.
Can cities outside of the United States apply?
Only projects in U.S. small and midsize cities are eligible for this opportunity.
What is the timeline for selected projects to begin and end?
Projects must begin within 30 days of the award date and be completed within 12 months.
Do I need to include a budget with the proposal?
A preliminary budget is required with the proposal.
What is the policy for the maximum allowable administrative/indirect rate?
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation indirect rate policy applies to all awards.
If consultant/contractor costs (i.e., sub-contracts or sub-grants) constitute more than one-third of the total direct costs of the project or program, the allowable indirect cost rate on those third-party costs is limited to 5 percent.
Note that this policy does not require grantees to substantiate their indirect cost rate. Grantees may simply charge the flat rate that applies to their organization type (i.e., 12% or 20%) even if their actual rate is lower.
Additional details about the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation indirect rate can be found here.
