Seeking grant funds? Here’s a chart of the grant sources that are best for most nonprofits.
1. Your Recent Funders |
2. Anything LocalReference: Local Sources available for Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Pinellas and Manatee Counties, Florida |
3. Your AssociationsGrant opportunities with or through your national affiliates, membership organizations, etc. |
4. GovernmentsLocal governments, county, city State Web Sites, usefulto identify departments and potential programs. Once you identify the department, go to individual websites Federal: grants.gov |
5. Regional and National Foundations
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6. For-Profits/ Corporate Foundations/ Clubs & Religious Groups
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7. Hidden Government & Grant-Like InstrumentsI.e., proceeds from special taxes, no-interest loans, rebates |
8. One-time OpportunitiesOpportunities in your mailbox, including Request for Proposals (RFP), Internet Search and Listservs (This moves up to #3. when the opportunity’s focus is on your mission or key goal.) |
For more answers, check out this Nonprofit CEO Library.
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