 hilanthropic organizations and corporate foundations provide billions of dollars each year to educational causes such as literacy, technology, professional development, and math and science education.
Explore private funding opportunities that are a good match for Great Source materials.
Foundation Grants
Typically, private funding sources have fewer eligibility restrictions than most Federal and State Grants. However such grants are extremely competitive. Grant writers should review the following:
1. Review the overall objectives of the funding institution. What are their funding priorities? What types of funding have they awarded in the past?
2. Review eligibility requirements. Read program guidelines and funding restrictions carefully to determine if your organization and project fits the Foundation’s grant-making strategies.
3. Check deadlines. Many foundations accept applicants year-round, others only once or twice a year.
4. Review application format. Typically, only proposals presented in the grant organization’s approved format will be considered for funding. Grantseekers who would like to approach the foundation with a preliminary request for funding are encouraged to submit a letter of inquiry.
5. Submit proposal. If the project described in the letter of inquiry fits the foundation's guidelines, the sender will be contacted and asked to submit a proposal. Your Great Source Representative can provide help during this process. Below are sample guidelines for applicants:
 Sample Format - Grants under $50,000
Sample Format – Grants over $50,000
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