Grant Application FAQs

Can you explain the Funding Cycles & Limitations?

CHF will issue one call for research proposals in 2008. The Deadline for applications is June 6, 2008. A final decision and the announcement of grants will be made in December 2008. CHF will acknowledge receipt of proposals within 30 days of the receipt by letter or by email.

CHF funding will be limited to two years (consecutive or otherwise). No single project may receive more than $100,000 in CHF funds during any calendar year.

How can I apply for follow up funding?

CHF requires a 1 to 2 page progress report and a detailed accounting of all monies used at the end of each funding year, which summarizes the research accomplished based on the stated specific aims. Abstracts or publications resulting from CHF funding should be included with the progress report.

How much research has CHF funded since its inception in 1996?

CHF has funded over $3 million toward 34 research proposals since 1996. Over $1 million of that total has been funded in the last two years alone.

What areas of research does CHF fund?

The Children’s Heart Foundation supports new research and accelerates the pace of critical research waiting for funding in the following areas:

1. Molecular genetics / biochemistry
2. Devices/procedural research (catheterization & surgical)
3. Long-term care of CHD children as they become adults
   
   

What are considered nonallowable costs when submitting a research proposal?

1. alteration or renovation of lab or office space
2. audiovisual materials
3. audit costs
4. communications
5. conference grant costs
6. consultant services
7. entertainment costs
8. fringe benefits
9. fundraising
10.  indirect costs
11.  insurance
12.  new construction
13.  principal investigator or consultant salary
14.  publications
15.  travel expenses
16.  taxes
17.  tuition or trainee salary or costs

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