You have determined a project idea and are ready to begin the research to find the RFP that is the best match your project.
There are many viable approaches to searching for and locating project funding, but the most effective are those that utilize appropriate technologies. With the specifics of your project in mind, look for RFPs using the state, federal, and foundation grants databases/search engines listed in this week’s Learning Resources. This is an important step, so take your time in identifying grant providers that issue grant awards that align to your organization’s specific cause or need. Bookmark these websites to your own computer and keep notes in the Process Development Template. Each website offers a wealth of varied information for grant seekers that can greatly enhance your developing understanding of grantsmanship.
When reviewing RFPs, look specifically for the following information:
Keep in mind:
Note: For purposes of this course, please adhere to the following parameters:
As you examine various sites, document where you searched and the keywords you used. Keep in mind that if you do not find an appropriate and applicable RFP (there isn’t always a funder for every project), you may need to adjust your project or your project plan. Assess your project honestly to determine whether or not you need to explore another course of action.
For this Discussion, analyze your search results for state, federal, and foundation grants, and select the RFPs that best match your project.
Post a link (URL) for each of the three RFPs that best align to your project(Helping single mothers become self sufficient to take care of their family without the help of welfare). Include a brief summary that provides a rationale for each of your choices. The rationale should address the alignment of the RFP to your project idea as well as alignment of the funder itself. Why is this a good match?
Ward, D. (2012). Writing grant proposals that win (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Chapter 4, “Understanding Federal RFPs” (pp. 35–44)
Chapter 6, “Private-Sector Funding” (pp. 51–61)
Cook, A. (2008). Global dimension in service learning: A collaborative grant-writing project. International Education, 37(2), 6–16.
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
Minnesota Council on Foundations. (n.d.-b). Overview of the grantseeking process. Retrieved September 29, 2016 from http://www.mcf.org/nonprofits/grantseeking-process
Catalog of Federal and Domestic Assistance. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2016, from www.cfda.gov
Center for Nonprofit Excellence. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2016, from www.thecne.org
Efficient Gov. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2016, from http://efficientgov.com/subscribe/
Note: Please ignore the warning.
Note: This subscription service carries a fee, but is a useful resource to bookmark.
Grant Gopher. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2016, from www.grantgopher.com
Grants.gov. (n.d.-a). Retrieved September 29, 2016, from www.grants.gov
GrantsAlert.com. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2016, from www.grantsalert.com
Grantspace. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2016, from http://grantspace.org/
The Chronicle of Philanthropy. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2016, from https://philanthropy.com/?topics=grant+seeking#mostrecent
Note: This subscription service carries a fee, but is a useful resource to bookmark.
The NonProfitTimes. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2016, from www.thenonprofittimes.com/grants
U.S. Department of Education. (n.d.). Apply for a grant. Retrieved September 29, 2016, from www2.ed.gov/grantapps
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