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have received many email and telephone inquiries about applying for
grant monies. It is important to realize that grants are provided
to non profit organizations. Generally, grants are not provided to
individuals or for profit organizations. Grants are established as
a way for philanthropists to support organizations and causes of interest.
There are ways for individuals that want to establish a for profit
organization and gain financial support for that endeavor. For more
information see our article on Funding Your Start Up.
When you read or research a grant, there will be information that
details who is eligible to apply for the grant, the grant requirements
and the deadline for application. Do not apply for grants for which
your organization is not eligible. To apply for a grant, your organization
must be a non-profit organization and have its 501 c 3. This gives
proof that your organization is in fact a non-profit organization.
When you review the grant requirements complete all parts of the
application and provide all information requested. Many organizations
are now requesting online application rather than paper applications.
When organizations provide an incomplete application packet, the
grantor will not review the application. Remember, in most instances
there are an enormous amount of grant applications received and
the grantors do not have the time or resources to review incomplete
applications to contact you and request the missing information.
If you have questions about the grant or its requirements, contact
the grantor and ask questions. Most grantors appreciate grantees
inquiries.
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