Open Philanthropy Request for Applications
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FAQ

Q: Will my pre-proposal be kept confidential?
A: Yes, all pre-proposals will be confidential within the Open Philanthropy Project and any external reviewers we engage.

Q: How many projects will Open Philanthropy fund?
A: There is no predetermined number. We will recommend projects we find compelling, innovative and which have high impact potential.

Q: Where do I upload the budget?
A: We do not need a detailed budget at this time. If your pre-proposal progresses, we will discuss a detailed budget.

Q: What is the budget limit for this RFP?
A: There is not a predetermined budget ceiling for the total amount of funds that we will distribute through this RFP.

Q: Does Open Philanthropy cover indirect costs (overhead)?
A: Open Philanthropy maintains a policy that limits indirect costs to 10% of total direct costs for colleges and universities and 15% for other non-profit organizations. 

Q: When will we be notified about the status of our application?
A: We anticipate providing an update on the status of applications 90 days after the close of submissions.

Q: I have additional questions not answered by this FAQ.
A. Please don't hesitate to let us know. You can pose your question on the Contact form.

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