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Grant Funding Sources. Foundations Non-profit organizations Corporations Government agencies. Foundations. Independent foundations Community foundations (look here first) Operating foundations Family foundations. Types of Corporate Giving. Cash In-kind services
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Grant Funding Sources • Foundations • Non-profit organizations • Corporations • Government agencies
Foundations • Independent foundations • Community foundations (look here first) • Operating foundations • Family foundations
Types of Corporate Giving • Cash • In-kind services • Matching Gift • Product Donations
Government Funding • Federal Grants • State Grants • Local Grants • Pass-through funds
Types of Grants • Project grant • Operating grant • Restricted grant • General purpose • Start-up funds • Challenge grant • Matching grant • Regrant program • In-kind contribution • Technical assistance • Fellowships • Awards and prizes
Locate Funding Online Search by: • Federal or State web site, by Department • Association type • Foundations • Corporations (great for technology product donation) • Search engines, Google, Dogpile, Yahoo, Excite: use key terms, “grants k-8 education” • Network contacts
Go Get That Grant! • Know your project and be able to articulate your needs • State the reason for your request clearly and concisely • Look for funding from local sources first • Use the most up-to-date statistics to support your request • Make sure your proposal is readable and easy to understand • Seek out individuals who have successfully received grants