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10 Insider Tips for Experienced Fundraisers in Grant Seeking
For experienced fundraising leaders, the key to continued success in grant seeking is refinement and adaptation.
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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. ...
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The Pinkerton Foundation
The Pinkerton Foundation is educated to improving the lives of young people in low-income neighborhoods throughout New York City by helping them develop the skills, self-reliance and strong values necessary to live up to their full potential. Grants are typically...
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The James Irvine Foundation
The goal of the James Irvine Foundation is a California where all low-income workers have the power to advance economically. The Foundation funds projects in California, and grants average between $100,000 and $500,000....
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Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation supports efforts in New Orleans and Los Angeles that set youth up for success. Grants are for $100,000 and up, ...
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The Annie E. Casey Foundation
The Annie E. Casey Foundation is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children and young people with respect to their educational, economic, social and health outcomes....
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US Department of Labor: Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (FOA-VETS-22-01)
US Department of Labor: Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (FOA-VETS-22-01) funds projects that support low wage opportunity with a focus on equity. US non-profit organizations with without 501c, with and without 501c3 status are eligible to apply can range from $500,000...
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US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration: Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian and Delta Regions (FOA-ETA-22-13)
This announcement solicits applications for the WORC Initiative for grants serving the Appalachian and Delta regions. The purpose of this program is to create economic mobility, address historic inequities for marginalized communities of color and other underserved and underrepresented communities and...
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US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration: Good Jobs Challenge (EDA-HDQ-ARPGJ-2021-2006964)
US Department of Commerce Good Jobs Challenge (EDA-HDQ-ARPGJ-2021-2006964) is designed to help get Americans back to work by developing and strengthening regional systems to develop and execute sectoral partnerships that will lead to well-paying jobs. EDA anticipates making approximately...
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US Department of Navy: FY22 Department of Navy (DON) Science, Technology, Engineering &; Mathematics (STEM), Education and Workforce Program administered by the Office of Naval Research (ONR)
The US Department of Navy ) is interested in receiving a broad range of proposals for augmenting existing and/or developing innovative solutions that directly maintain, and/or cultivate a diverse, world-class Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce to maintain the...
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US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration: Growth Opportunities (FOA-ETA-22-03)
Through the Growth Opportunities grant program, the Department will introduce and prepare justice-involved youth and young adults for the world of work through placement into paid work experiences. These grants focus on youth and young adults most impacted by community...