Peak Proposals

OCTOBER 4, 2023

While a grant database is ideal for conducting prospect research, many non-profits lack access to a subscription database and instead rely on free sources such as Google and other search engines. Use “awards” as a keyword. Talk to other nonprofits in your community to see what grants they've applied for and been awarded.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Grant funding is great, but often comes with requirements such as financial tracking of the award, measuring the program, reporting to the funder, and more — so look before you leap ! Any awards will also probably be a reimbursement (you spend the funds, then invoice the government), meaning you have to already have funds to spend.

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PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

AUGUST 28, 2020

Google: Do not underestimate the power of doing a simple, free Google search (or your favorite search engine) using keywords pertaining to your project focus areas (i.e., Candid also has a web page to help individuals find grants, scholarships, fellowships, and awards. So, for the first step of research, where do you look for grants?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

There are grants out there for programs, general operations, projects, and capital – but not all funders award all of these. Another popular grant research tool is GrantStation. GrantStation Insider is delivered to you every Thursday. For our international friends, check out the GrantStation International Insider.

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Grant Consulting Services

MAY 10, 2024

You can include geographical scope, funding history, the average grant award, etc. You can use resources like Foundation Directory (Candid), GrantStation, or Grants.gov for government opportunities and databases like Instrumentl to hone your search methods further.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Depending on your discipline, certain types of funders may be better prospects—corporate donors, for example, are more likely to be options in fields such as engineering or business. There are exceptions to these average grant amounts, with some of the larger private foundations awarding grants in the 6-figure range.

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