Federal
Check eligibility on
Grants.Gov through an on-line application process
gives and takes away based on political agenda
much more complicated application process
they tell you what to do
fewer $ means fewer submissions success rate increases
slow review process
State
They outsource work when budgets decrease
BUT - even when they have money they won’t tell you about it
Private Giving
Private Foundations
give out of goodness of their heart
advance a particular cause
$10 billion annually with $9 Billon to organizations other than universities
often fund geographically – look close to home first
Corporations
Search “Corporate grants for non-profits”
give for enlightened self-interest
want to enhance quality of life especially related to their products or services
helps improve community image, i.e., “Dow helps you do great things”
look at corporations close to home first – check where they fund, usually where plants and offices are located