Other Questions

1. Follow directions. Your application will be reviewed according to the criteria laid out in the application form.

2. Make sure that your project clearly relates to "balance" as stated in our application and other information sources.

3. Be sure that sections 10 & 11 are written in NON-TECHNICAL terms. Be clear and direct about what you plan to do. These sections are weighed upon heavily in the final stages of the review process by members of our Board of Directors.

4. Have a couple of people review your application before it is submitted. We recommend that you choose a colleague in your field and then someone not in academia (who can give you an honest evaluation).

5. Make sure that your budget adds up.

6. Followup with your Endorsers and make certain they submitted a report.

7. Be sure to address what we call the "so what" factor...What is the important, timely problem this project seeks to address?...What brought about the need for this work?...So what will your research/educational project accomplish that will make a difference in our world today or in the future?

How big is your staff?

The Foundation has a small staff of 2 full-time employees and 1 part-time employee. We have a President and Chief Executive Officer, Communications Manager/Award Administrator, and Staff Accountant/Grants Administrator. We take much pride in the careful handling of all those who communicate with us by various means. Unfortunately, because of our staff size and the large number of requests we receive, we are unable to respond to written requests for preliminary reviews of applications or requests for written reviewers comments.

What should I do if I have additional questions?

Please read the Lindbergh Grant Application Form and other portions of this web site, carefully, before directing your questions to the Foundation office.