Foundations, Corporations, and Government Funding Barbara A. Howell, M.A. PAD 5850 Contracts and Grants

Sources of Revenue Revenue from Private Sources: 1993

Sources of Revenue Revenue from Government Sources

Categories of Support n Operating n Project/Program n Research n Capital/Equipment n Endowment n Matching or Challenge grants n Fellowship& Scholarship

Proposal Process n Develop a clear program plan n Research funders thoroughly n Target proposals carefully n Write a concise proposal

Types of Proposals n Letter of Intent n Letter Proposal n Long-proposal Format

Tips for Writing Proposals n Proposal should flow and build from one component section to the next. n Use a positive writing style n Avoid jargon and don’t overwrite. n Don’t use a shotgun approach n Get honest feedback before mailing n Make the proposal visually attractive, but don’t overdo.

Break Time

Library Research n Funding Directories n Subject Areas n Types of Support n Funding Source Listing u Types of agencies they fund u Geographic restrictions u Funding amounts

Got a Match? NOW WHAT 4Annual Reports 4990’s 4Request copies of funded proposals 4Request grant guidelines/application form 4Anyone on your board connected?

Foundations n Independent foundations n Community foundations n Operating foundations n Corporate foundations

Government Sources n Federal, State, and Local Sources TYPES n Categorical Grants n Block-Grants n Research Grants n Discretionary Grants

Researching Government Sources n Catalog of Federal and Domestic Assistance n Federal Register n Florida Administrative Weekly BEST n Know your agency

Next Week Research on Types of Funding Meet at Orlando Public Library Downtown