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July 25, 2008 About Us

FAQ About Us

General

What are the current areas of focus for the Foundation?

Are The Ford Family Foundation and Roseburg Forest Products Company the same organization?

Does the Foundation offer a grantmaking class or seminar?

Does the Foundation make grants or loans to private businesses?

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Personal Assistance

Q1. Can the Foundation make grants to individuals?

Q2. If I have major personal needs like medical bills, debts, heating bills, money for transportation, food, etc., will the Foundation give me money?

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Ford Institute

Q1. How can my community become part of the Ford Institute Leadership Program?

Q2. I would like to find out more about myself as a leader. Are there sources that will help me?

Q3. How can we assess our communities problems and strengths?

Q4. We are very concerned about an issue and wish to start a non-profit to structure how we work as a group .

Q5. Our non-profit board needs training; where can I go to get some help?

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Grants

Q1. Does the Foundation provide grants for local school student clubs and organizations?

Q2. What type of grants does the Foundation provide to sports teams and athletic organizations and capital projects for sports?

Q3. When are Requests for Proposals (RFPs) available?

Q4. Will closed RFPs be reopened and new applications accepted at a future time?

Q5. Is there a form or specific format that the Foundation requires for final reports on grants made to an organization?

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Pre-Application

Q1. Is there a pre-application form?

Q2. What is the timeline for submitting pre-applications? Is there a due date?

Q3. How long does it take to get a response to a pre-application?

Q4. Does there have to be an amount requested from the Foundation as part of the pre-application?

Q5. Is there a limit on the amount of money that can be requested?

Q6. Can a representative of the organization hand deliver a pre-application?

Q7. Are the requested attachments, for the pre-application, included in the two-page limit or in addition to the pre-application letter?

Q8. If an organization is invited to submit a full grant application, is the request automatically granted?

Q9. Will the Foundation accept a pre-application from an organization located in a major metropolitan area?

Q10. May I submit a pre-application to the Foundation if it is similar to a Request for Proposal (RFP) that is closed?

Q11. What funding is available to Native American Tribes in Oregon?

Q12. Does the tribe or its subcommittee have to have a 501(c)(3) status or does it fall under government status?

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