Finding a Funder
- Examine the reference materials which show funding sources. Start with the indexes and look under several of the subject index terms.
- Focus first on local funding sources.
- Evaluate potential funders by their subject interests, geographic focus, size of grants, and types of support.
- Decide whether to seek foundation, corporate, or government funding.
- Choose a few likely funding sources based on the pattern of their past giving, and identify the best possibility.
- Contact the funder after your basic research to learn more about the funder.
- Know what specific information the funder wants you to send.
- Be aware of any proposal submission deadlines and final decision dates.
(Source: Mark Guyer, M.L.S., M.A., Grants Specialist, Humanities Dept, Stark County District Library, Canton, Ohio)
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