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
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