Grant Seeking Resources

On the Web

Proposal Writing Short Course
fdncenter.org/learn/shortcourse/prop1.html
The Foundation Center offers this online Proposal Writing Short Course for requesting private funding.

10-Point Plan for Standard Grant Funding Proposal
npguides.org/index.html
Published by Non-Profit Guides, this grantwriting guide is geared for established, experienced non-profit organizations seeking private or public funds.
It includes sample letters of inquiry, cover letters, budgets and grant applications.

Help with Grant Proposals
nonprofit.about.com/?once=true&
About.com has a collection of links to information about all aspects of grant writing and proposal development.

Developing And Writing Grant Proposals
12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.GRANT_PROPOSAL_DYN.show
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance offers a “how to” document on developing a grant proposal.

GrantsNet
www.hhs.gov/grantsnet/roadmap
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) offers a “roadmap” to seeking grants including an introduction to HHS grants, funding opportunities, useful resources, application process and managing grants.

Winning Grant Proposals Online
www.tgcigrantproposals.com/health.htm
The Grantsmanship Center offers top-ranked grant proposals in multiple-proposal CD sets and on custom-made CDs. Each proposal comes with the original proposal guidelines (when available) or the original announcement from the Federal Register.

Preparing a Community Grant Application
ctb.ku.edu/tools/tk/en/tools_tk_14.jsp
Part of the University of Kansas' Community Toolbox, this web page features an outline for a generic grant application with links to helpful resources and examples of completed proposals.

GuideStar
www.guidestar.org/
The national database of nonprofit organizations. Guidestar contains reports that include information about an organization's mission and programs, finances, accomplishments and goals, or leadership. By examining a foundation's IRS form 990, you can see who they have previously funded and recognize funding trends.

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