Where Can You Find Funds for Your Non-profit Organization?

Posted by grantvine on April 28th, 2014

Finding funding for your organization may seem like an impossible task.  It takes knowhow and time to search for funds that cater to your organization’s specific needs and location served.  Many hours can be filled with searches that end with no leads.  Don’t waste your valuable time – learn where to find, and how to receive, grants for non profit organizations!

What type of grants are available to non-profit organizations?

All types of support are available from Federal, State, foundations and private sources.  Assistance may come in the form of volunteer hours, in-kind donations (goods and services), or may be cash.  Some funders may ask that your organization raise matched funds, whether in cash and/or in-kind, others do not have this stipulation - it is a good idea in any case, however, to seek additional funds as not to rely solely on one source.

How can your non-profit organization gain funding?

First you will want to make sure you have a detailed organizational plan; a funder will want to make sure your organization is structured and prepared for the future.  As you begin your search for grant funds, you will need to look for grants that match your organization's mission and goals.  When you find a funder, whether in a grant database or alternate source, who provides grants for non-profit organizations you believe to be a good match, it is important that you read through all eligibility criteria and review past awards to determine if your organization would be considered for funding.   

What are the steps to applying?

Once you have located a funder or funders you would like to apply to it is essential that you carefully read through the application process.  Each funder has different guidelines and they need to be followed exactly or you run the risk of having your application thrown out.  Funding is very competitive so funders want to know that you are a worthy applicant – just think how many applicants some grantors receive, tossing out incomplete or inaccurate applications is just the first weed out. 

GrantVine specializes in research and data compilation, our researchers have spent thousands of hours compiling pertinent data on funders so non-profit organizations like yours can find funds with ease.  GrantVine’s Grant Search Engine and Database makes it very simple for organizations to search and find resources; our search process will help save you hours of tedious research and assist you achieve your funding goals. And because data integrity is very important to GrantVine the database is continuously being updated and added to. Search the Non-Profit category in GrantVine’s Database at http://www.grantvine.net/ so you can start applying for funds today! 

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