79: Grant Writing Basics: Where Do You Find Grants?

<h3>Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip</h3> <h3>What Questions Do You Have About Grant Writing?</h3> <p>This month we're going back to the basics of grant writing! I'm answering some of the most common questions I hear about grants.</p> <p> </p> <h3>Where Do I Find Grants?</h3> <p>Just like anything in life, you can always do a Google search. However, that might send you down a never-ending rabbit trail with nothing to show for it!</p> <p>Several grant search tools are available for nonprofits, such as:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.instrumentl.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=TeresaHuff" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instrumentl</a></li> <li>Grant Station</li> <li>GrantScape</li> <li>Foundation Directory Online</li> <li>Grant Forward</li> <li>Grant Select</li> <li>Grant Watch</li> <li>Grant Gopher</li> </ul> <p>In addition, I recommend starting local. See what's in your own community and build relationships with those foundations. Check with your local library, the Chamber of Commerce, and local businesses.</p> <h3>6 Tips Before You Start Your Grant Search:</h3> <ol> <li>Be sure your nonprofit is ready for grants!</li> <li>Be sure your mission and priorities are clear and externally focused</li> <li>Know your program priorities so you can find a good match with grant funders</li> <li>Weed out quickly. Look for geographical and program fit first.</li> <li>Start local, especially if you're newer to grants</li> <li>Organize your search</li> </ol> <h3>Challenge:</h3> <p>Listen in today as we go back to the basics of grant writing. If you have a similar question, <strong><a href= "https://teresahuff.com/contact/">send me a message</a></strong>. Chances are others are wondering too! Maybe I'll even answer it on a future podcast episode!</p> <h3>Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Grant Writer? Take the Quiz:</h3> <p>If you’re ready to explore this further, take my free quiz, “<a href="https://teresahuff.com/share-quiz/"><strong>Do you have what it takes to be a