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Successful Grant Seeking Starts with a Strategic Plan

In this robust but competitive grant seeking market, what will set some organizations apart? The answer lies not in the proposals themselves but in what precedes them: a thorough and thoughtful strategic plan....


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WE Energies Foundation

The Foundation's education funding focuses on opportunities for minorities and women and encourages partnerships between businesses, and educational institutions, and also supports career planning and youth mentorship. Makes grants up to $20,000. ...

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The Liberty Mutual Foundation

Supports programs that help transition-age youth move into education or careers with a special focus on those with disabilities, from low-income homes, or aging out of the foster care system. Grants range from $15,000 to $50,000. ...

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U.S Bank Foundation

Supports organizations and programs that help low- and moderate-income and at-risk middle and high school students prepare for post-secondary education, including trade or technical school, and career readiness. Awards range from $10,000 to $50,000. ...

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Duke Energy Foundation

Supports programs that develop jobs "vital to the energy economy" with a focus on helping underrepresented populations develop careers. Grants range from $10,000 to $75,000. ...

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National Women in Small Business Series: Thinking Green: Grant Funding for Sustainability

Thank you for registering! You will receive an email reminder the morning of the event. In the meantime, please make sure to follow Grants Plus on LinkedIn....

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Research and National Technical Assistance: US Department of Commerce Economic Development Agency (EDA-HDQ-RNTA-2021)

Research and National Technical Assistance: US Department of Commerce Economic Development Agency (EDA-HDQ-RNTA-2021) supports projects that support low wage opportunity.html?oppId with a focus ta equity. Research RNTA-2021) public or private organizations or, political subdivision of a State are invited to...

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W.K. Kellogg Foundation

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation seeks to create lasting, transformational change for children through three focus areas: Thriving Children, Working Families and Equitable Communities. The Foundation makes significant investments by funding projects between $100,000 and $1,000,000 and funds projects...

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Heistand Family Foundation

The mission of the Heistand Family Foundation is to encourage & multiply opportunities for children in poverty. The Foundation awards grants in Iowa and Nebraska, and makes grants up to $50,000....

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Henry E. Niles Foundation

The mission of the Henry E. Niles Foundation is to help in the nurturing and uplifting of people in need. Relevant program interests are education and economic self-sufficiency. The Foundation makes grants up to $50,000...

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The Angell Foundation

The Angell Foundation's approach is grantmaking with compassion and the belief that every person deserves the chance to reach their full potential. The Foundation focuses on projects with a long term impact. Grants typically average between $50,000 and $100,000....

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May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust

The May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust has funded efforts to help individuals achieve dignity, agency, and self-sufficiency. The Foundation supports projects to support veterans' transition to new lives and careers. The average grant amount is approximately $125,000. Geographic areas...

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Topfer Family Foundation

The Topfer Family Foundation is committed to helping people connect to the tools and resources needed to build self-sufficient and fulfilling lives. Funds 501c3 organizations in Chicago, Illinois and Austin, Texas. Most grants are between $10,000 and $50,000. ...