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Helpful Resources & Tips -

Here are some links that we always find helpful. It's where you can research available grant money, find more details on who's providing the funds and who qualifies to receive them.

Let us know if you have found any of them particularly helpful. Also let us know of any that you like that we haven't included.

Foundation Center: "The Foundation Center's mission is to strengthen the nonprofit sector by advancing knowledge about U.S. philanthropy." - www.foundationcenter.org

Carnegie Corporation of NY: "As a grantmaking foundation, the Corporation seeks to carry out Carnegie's vision of philanthropy, which he said should aim "to do real and permanent good in this world." - www.carnegie.org

Staples Foundation for Learning: "to teach train and inspire people from all walks of life by providing educational and growth opportunities." - www.staplesfoundation.org

Grants Action News: "Information on available State, Federal and private grants." - assembly.state.ny.us/gan/

Grant Writing Tips

Before applying for grant funding:

1. Find out the purpose and activities of the
foundation or grantror.

2. Find out the types of
support that they deal with
ie. building funds, continuing support, equipment
purchases etc.

3. What is their funding cycle. (When do they fund & how
often.)

4. Check on their funding limitations.

Some organizations will only give in the state where they are located or just to particular groups or non profit organizations.

Find out up front before wasting your time!!!!!!!!