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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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Caterpillar Foundation
The Caterpillar Foundation focuses on the complementary human, natural and basic services infrastructure needed for individuals to thrive and communities to be resilient. Grants are typically up to $25,000....
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Citi Foundation
Citi Foundation's Pathways to Progress program is a job skills-building initiative that addresses the persistent, global issue of youth unemployment. Grants average between $100,000 and $300,000, though can be larger. Applicants must have IRS 501c (3) status or an...
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Carnegie Corporation of New York
Carnegie Corporation of New York supports projects that advance democracy, education, and international peace. Grants are typically $100,000 or more. ...
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Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation supports transformative ideas and scalable solutions to strengthen economic and financial security outside the context of work. Grants are between $75,000 and $5 million....
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Change Happens Foundation
The mission of Change Happens Foundation is to act as a meaningful catalyst for progressive and secular social change. Support is provided to programs that educate and prepare students for bright futures. Projects are funded up to $25,000. ...
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The Dakota Foundation
The Dakota Foundation's mission is to change lives by assisting people to achieve greater self-sufficiency for themselves and their families, providing them with tools to help them help themselves. The Foundation makes program-related investments (PRIs) and social impact bonds, although...
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Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Inc.
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation's mission is to help people and places move out of poverty and achieve greater social and economic justice. Supports projects from local, statewide, regional and national nonprofits serving the South. Grants average about $100,000-$250,000....
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The Fluor Foundation
The Fluor Foundation focuses on community building and lasting change. Foundation only considers organizations that are registered 501c3 with the IRS; first time grants average up to $25,000....
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Adolph Coors Foundation
The vision of the Adolph Coors Foundation founders and trustees is to provide an avenue of opportunity for Coloradans to experience the best life possible. The Foundation supports organizations that promote youth and self sufficiency of adults. All applicants...
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The Hearst Foundation, Inc.
The Hearst Foundation focuses on education. Organizations must be registered as 501c3; first time grants average about $50,000-$100,000...
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The Joyce Foundation
The Joyce Foundation supports projects that grow low wage mobility with a focus on equity. The Foundation the foundation funds address state, designed to have impact on these Great Lakes states can range from $100,000-$200,000 and larger....
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The Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation supports projects that support low wage workers with a focus on equity. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, grants can range from $100,000-$300,000 and larger. ...