foundation grants
Foundation grants are funded by nonprofit foundations that desire to provide charitable services and donations. There are both private foundations and public foundations.
action plan
Find community foundations in your state using this Community Foundations Locator:
The ABCs of Grant Writing
Repurposing
Review committees will know if you have repurposed an existing grant. Write a fresh proposal.
Organizing
Make a list of requirements the grant application requires, from content to formatting. Then, follow that list!
Be spefic and clear
Explain how you will use the money and state how many students and staff will benefit, and how they will benefit.
Make a compelling case
You are competing against others. Explain on an emotional level how the grant will allow your teachers and students to thrive.
Ask for the right amount
The amount of funding for which you are applying should be as close as possible to the amount the organization intends to award
Compendium
Always write a one-page overview, reiterating how your request aligns with the agency’s grant. Remind them why they should choose you.