{"id":6661,"date":"2023-04-17T09:56:26","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T15:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boydgrants.com\/wordpress\/?p=6661"},"modified":"2023-04-17T10:03:18","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T16:03:18","slug":"foundation-grants-is-it-a-fit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boydgrants.com\/wordpress\/uncategorized\/foundation-grants-is-it-a-fit\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation Grants: Is It A Fit?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.boydgrants.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/May-posts-3.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;May posts (3)&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p>Foundation Grants: Is it a fit?<\/p>\n<p>The most important part of approaching a foundation for grant funding is that your organization and your project is in alignment with the foundation\u2019s mission and current priorities.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if they are funding healthcare equity your project must forward the mission of healthcare equity.\u00a0 If they are investing in youth activities or education, your project must forward the mission of youth activities or education.\u00a0 Do not bend your organization or project to try to fit the foundation\u2019s mission.\u00a0 If it is not a fit, look elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>Many foundations will require a letter of inquiry or a letter of introduction before accepting a grant application to ensure that missions are aligned.\u00a0 In addition to, or before sending a letter, it is a good idea to initiate contact with the foundation to ask clarifying questions.\u00a0 A phone call is less time-consuming than a formal letter or email, and it also provides the opportunity to establish familiarity with the foundation so your organization and name ring a bell when they read your grant application.<\/p>\n<p>Some questions and prompts to guide your conversation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Current funding priorities for the foundation.<\/li>\n<li>Current projects that your organization is working on \u2013 which one is the best fit?<\/li>\n<li>Logistics surrounding when and how to submit an application for the next funding cycle.<\/li>\n<li>If applicable, would they like to come for a site visit?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many foundations will only fund projects in a specific geographical location.\u00a0 If the location is made clear on their website, only reach out if your organization is within their scope.\u00a0 If it is unclear, reach out and ask.\u00a0 You should be able to find leadership contact information on the website, or on a nonprofit or foundation directory like Guidestar.\u00a0 Contact information can also be found on their tax Form 990.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Foundation Grants: Is it a fit? The most important part of approaching a foundation for grant funding is that your organization and your project is in alignment with the foundation\u2019s mission and current priorities. 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