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So you think you want to dance…Getting Started
NOTE: To get a foundation grant you must have a non-profit status from the Internal Revenue Service (501(c)3).
(1) The Foundation Tables that follow have been categorized by concepts and may fund multiple concept categories – see the bottom of the table. The Foundation Tables are arranged by concepts in the “Categories” button to the right. For the most part I was looking for foundations that fund workforce and financial literacy concepts. Geographically, the Foundations listed in the Tables fund in every state – making the process more competitive – you really have to show demonstrated performance to get funded.(2) If you are looking for your non-profit’s first grant and have established a project plan with goals/objectives/measurable outcomes, I suggest you start with your area’s local foundations. Just do a google for “local foundations in your town”, and see what you get – then do your foundation research – go to their websites to “hear” clearly the foundation’s mission and purpose to see if your non-profit’s mission and purpose align.(3) Annual Reports usually indicate who was funded, if you cannot find one on the foundation website go to Guidestar.com they have a copy of the foundation’s IRS forms that indicate who, where and how much was funded, these are available to the public. This is good information to know for financial project planning. Go to the funded organization’s websites and see what you can learn about how they aligned concepts.(4) The foundation’s websites have guidelines for submission and most applications are done on-line. Most of the foundations that I have seen have very minor applications, some require a Letter of Inquiry first to determine if your concept really does fit their mission before inviting you to submit the full application – when you submit the application they will require a copy of your 501©3 non-profit certification and financial documentation; i.e. audit, tax returns….
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