1. Finding Viable Grant Opportunities Los Angeles Regional Foodbank

2. Welcome and Introduction Melisa Quinn G r a n t W r i t e r  15 years experience in nonprofit development  Government, foundation and corporate grants  Pre and post-award administration  Grant Reviewer for Federal and State government  Facilitator for grant training workshops

3. Where to look for grants? Foundation Center www.foundationcenter.org  Foundation  Corporate Grants.gov www.grants.gov  Federal State and local government websites

4. The Foundation Center Online Training and Tutorials on Grantseeking Grantseeking Basics for Nonprofit Organizations Grantseeking Basics for Nonprofit Organizations Prepares nonprofit organizations to seek out and identify potential sources of foundation support. Guide to Funding Research Guide to Funding Research A basic primer on the grantseeking process and an introduction to the available resources.

5. The Foundation Center Tools and Resources The Foundation Directory Online The Foundation Directory Online Provides fundraisers with access to searchable online databases of grantmakers, grants, and 990s. With five subscription plans available by month or by year for all levels of grantseekers. Proposal Writing Short Course Proposal Writing Short Course (Available in English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Chinese) Describes how to prepare a funding proposal, including the planning, research, and cultivation of foundation and corporate donors.

6. The Foundation Center Learn About  Foundations and Fundraising Foundations and Fundraising  Proposal Writing Proposal Writing  Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Management  Tools and Resources Tools and Resources Training Courses  Classroom Training Classroom Training  Online Training Online Training  Training Videos Training Videos  Webinars Webinars

7. The Foundation Center Online Directory Grantmaker Name City, County, State, Zip Congressional District Fields of Interest Types of Support Geographic Focus Trustees, Officers, and Donors Type of Grantmaker From: $__________ To: $_______ Keyword Search

8. Your source to FIND and APPLY for federal grants. www.grants.gov

9. Deciding to Apply Agency needs, resources, and limitations Size of your organization (budget) Type of your programs/services Organizational experience Staff expertise Staff time/effort Financial resources

10. The Grantsmanship Center The Grantsmanship Training Program is designed for both the novice and the experienced grantseeker. An intensive 5-day workshop combines expert instruction with practical exercises to take you step-by-step through all the stages of planning programs, locating funding sources, and writing grant proposals. Your current funding needs are the basis of all class research and writing Graduates of this workshop receive a full year of membership services, which include access to online funding databases, discounts on publications, a proposal review by your trainer, and more.membership services Phone: (213) 482-9860

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