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Effective Grant Research
Jun 26, 2015
The second part of a two part webinar available on http://grantgoddess.com
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Effective Grant Research
Drill down to be efficient
203 Elm Street
Woodland, CA 95695
530.669.3600
Creative Resources + Research 20102
Overview
Screen out unlikely funders using 8 key factors:
Geographic Location Funding Priorities
Funding Amount Timelines
Populations Special Requirements
Applications Open Accountability
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Geographic Location
Restrictions – Do the guidelines limit giving to a state, county or city?
Drill Down – Do they follow their guidelines?
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Funding Priorities
Topic Areas – Your mission is your guide.
Drill Down – Aardvarks or Cats?
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Funding Amounts
Too High/Too Low – Often a grant maker states a floor and a ceiling for grants.
Drill Down – Review previous grants.
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Timelines
Deadlines and Cycles – What does the funder specify?
Drill Down – When uncertain make a phone call or email contact.
A late grant is a dead grant.
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Populations
Where are the grants going? Drill Down – The proof is in their
giving history and their currently stated priorities.
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Special Requirements
Fiscal Auditing – Conduct an annual audit and then implement the results.
Drill Down –Do you have a CPA on your Board?
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Special Requirements
Budget Limits – Does your organization’s budget meet the funder’s guidelines?
Drill Down – Review guidelines carefully.
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Special Requirements
Staffing Requirements – Is there a required number of full time staff members?
Drill Down – Don’t fudge, your organization either meets the staffing requirements, or not.
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Special Requirements
Funding Limitations – You may be restricted from applying because of other grants you receive.
Drill Down – Provide adequate information to your grant writer.
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Special Requirements
Type of Organization – Are you a 501(c)(3) non-profits or a 501(c)(4) or neither?
Drill Down – Know the form of your corporation and locate the documents.
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Not Accepting Applications
Eligible Applicant/Ineligible Applicant – Be clear whether apps are invited or not.
Drill Down – Read the guidelines, communicate results, network.
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Accountability Requirements
Evaluation – How are you communicating your results?
Drill Down – Consistent, open, communication about accountability.
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Final Grant Research Tips
Foundation Web Sites Make contact Review the 990 Drill Down – Research
thoroughly!
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990 Review Tips
Identify trends Identify priorities Identify range of funding Drill Down – Visit the web site to see if new
priorities have been announced. Sign up for email lists and mailing lists.
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http://grantgoddess.com
203 Elm Street
Woodland, CA 95695
530.669.3600
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