Finding Viable Grant Opportunities

Los Angeles Regional Foodbank

Welcome and Introduction

Melisa QuinnG r a n t W r i t e r

15 years experience in nonprofit development Government, foundation and corporate grants Pre and post-award administration Grant Reviewer for Federal and State government Facilitator for grant training workshops

Where to look for grants?

Foundation Center

www.foundationcenter.org

Foundation

Corporate

Grants.gov www.grants.gov

Federal

State and local government websites

The Foundation Center

Online Training and Tutorials on Grantseeking

Grantseeking Basics for Nonprofit OrganizationsPrepares nonprofit organizations to seek out and identify potential sources of foundation support.

Guide to Funding ResearchA basic primer on the grantseeking process and an introduction to the available resources.

The Foundation Center

Tools and Resources

The Foundation Directory OnlineProvides fundraisers with access to searchable online databases of grantmakers, grants, and 990s. With five subscription plans available by month or by year for all levels of grantseekers.

Proposal Writing Short Course(Available in English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Chinese)Describes how to prepare a funding proposal, including the planning, research, and cultivation of foundation and corporate donors.

The Foundation Center Learn About

Foundations and Fundraising Proposal Writing Nonprofit Management Tools and Resources

Training Courses Classroom Training Online Training Training Videos Webinars

The Foundation CenterOnline Directory Grantmaker Name City, County, State, Zip Congressional District Fields of Interest Types of Support Geographic Focus Trustees, Officers, and Donors Type of Grantmaker From: $__________ To: $_______ Keyword Search

Your source to FIND and APPLY

for federal grants.

www.grants.gov

Deciding to Apply

Agency needs, resources, and limitations Size of your organization (budget) Type of your programs/services Organizational experience Staff expertise Staff time/effort Financial resources

The Grantsmanship CenterThe Grantsmanship Training Program is designed for both the novice

and the experienced grantseeker.

An intensive 5-day workshop combines expert instruction with practical

exercises to take you step-by-step through all the stages of planning

programs, locating funding sources, and writing grant proposals.

Your current funding needs are the basis of all class research and

writing

Graduates of this workshop receive a full year of membership

services, which include access to online funding databases, discounts on

publications, a proposal review by your trainer, and more.

Phone: (213) 482-9860

Questions & Answers