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Foundation grants are generally awarded to nonprofit organizations having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, health care centers, Native American tribal organizations, and other nonprofit community based organizations. Foundation grants come from either private foundations or public foundations, operating foundations and non-operating foundations. Private foundations get their money from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation. Public foundations get their money from the general public, as well as from foundation and corporate grants. Operating foundations provide foundation grants to operate their organization and support their own mission. Non-operating foundations give their grants to a variety of other eligible nonprofit organizations to support their mission. There are numerous information resources available to learn about foundation grants, including:
· The Foundation Center
· The Foundation Directory Online
· Big Online
· National Network of Grantmakers
· Guidestar
A great deal of information about foundation grants is offered for free through Guidestar and The Foundation Center. The Foundation Directory Online and Big Online are subscription services but may be available for free at your local library. The National Network of Grantmakers publishes a book annually that costs only about $30 and all foundations listed in the directory accept one common grant application to apply for foundation grants. Many State Foundation Directories are also available for a fee.
Guidestar publishes the IRS 990 forms for all nonprofit organizations in the United States and has records available since 2002 to review for free. Guidestar only requires that you log in with an e-mail address and password so that they know who is using their site. Demonstrations on how to use the Guidestar website and Foundation Directory Online for identifying new funding prospects for foundation grants is provided in all U.S.G.G. grant writing workshops.
U.S.G.G. offers two-day grant writing seminars across the country that provide participants with the knowledge and tools to successfully apply for foundation grants. In a lively, energetic, and enthusiastic style, we provide a road map for success in writing proposals for all types of grants. Whether you are a beginning grant writer or a seasoned professional, you’ll learn how to create better grant proposals in a simple step-by-step process. Our workshops feature actual grant writing practice, as well as team activities, and immediate feedback. Students have the opportunity to work on their own grant proposals throughout the two days and receive recommendations for improvement. Professional presentation handouts are provided along with a workbook full of samples of award-winning grant proposals for federal grants, foundation grants and corporate grants. Individualized research is conducted by the trainers prior to the workshop so that each student takes home a list of 10-100 potential funders who are interested in funding their issue in their state. In addition, students will learn shortcuts on how to find out about state, local, and federal government grants.
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