Grant Funding Research is difficult, tedious and time consuming. It is important to allow a minimum of 6-12 months for research.
Corporate, Foundation and Private grant funding is best suited for small nonprofit/Faith based organizations.
Where to start?
- Visit specific websites corporate websites for categories listed as Community, Community Giving, Foundation, What We Fund, or About Us
- Utilize the connections of your Board of Directors for donor introductions and grant application invitations.
- Subscription grant information websites such as Candid, Fundsnet Services, Grant Gopher, and Guidestar, are an option. These sites provide listings of available grant application opportunities, form 990's, specific grant guideline details and contact links. Check with your local library for possible access to some of these websites.
- Avoid using search engines to find grant opportunities. Sites that ask for money in exchange for a listing of grantors, or uses phrases like "guaranteed funding", run FAST! NEVER pay to apply for grant funding. Grant funding is NEVER guaranteed!
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Keep paper programs from various events for reference. Most programs list appreciation for their donors. Event programs can be reviewed by your Board of Directors for possible contacts or help you locate a website for application information. NEVER use this information to directly contact a donor.
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Visit websites of other like-minded organizations to review their THANK YOU page for a list of contributors. This a great resource to help develop partnerships for future funding requests.
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Review Board of Directors from potential funders and present these names to your Board of Directors for possible connections. Remember, with six-degrees of separation, you may be surprised by what you find.
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Join area networking groups. Connection, Connection, Connection! Networking can educate others about your mission, help with name recognition, recruit volunteers, and open doors for introductions.
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