{"id":22325,"date":"2020-03-31T12:53:42","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T12:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/how-to-search-for-grants-process\/"},"modified":"2024-02-29T01:49:10","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T01:49:10","slug":"how-to-search-for-grants-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/how-to-search-for-grants-process\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Search for Grants Process Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"intro-to-how-to-search-for-grants-process-checklist\">\n<h2>Intro to How to Search for Grants Process Checklist:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scKhpKilp7h3_My4VXVL0A.png\" alt=\"Intro to How to Search for Grants Process Checklist:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scKhpKilp7h3_My4VXVL0A.png\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The process behind how to search for grants typically begins with \"prospect research\" to find out who is most likely to give you money. As almost all research for funders is done online now, an essential first step when searching for potential funders is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/finding-funders-for-grant-2501982\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">choosing one or more directories<\/a>. Some directories are free, but most require a subscription.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-blockquote\"><em>\"It's important to identify and research the primary sources of funding: federal, state, and local government and the private sources of funding: foundations and corporations\" - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dummies.com\/business\/nonprofits\/grants\/how-to-find-grant-funding-for-your-organization\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dummies&nbsp;<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>To help refine and focus your search, identify a set of search criteria that includes relevant keywords, subject-matter, and target audience.<\/p>\n<p>Research each potential funder so you can determine just how good a match your organization and the grantor will be. Matching interests is the most critical aspect of finding an excellent prospective funder. Many grants are rejected because they don't align with the funder's goals.<\/p>\n<p>This 'how to search for grants' checklist should be used each time you need to search for funding for your project, activity or program.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street<\/a>&nbsp;is&nbsp;<strong>super-powered checklists.<\/strong>&nbsp;It\u2019s the easiest way to manage your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/recurring-tasks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;recurring tasks<\/a>, procedures, and workflows.<\/p>\n<p>Create a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/process-street-user-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">check list template<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/getting-started-run-a-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">run individual checklists&nbsp;<\/a>for each member of your team. You can check tasks off as you work through them, set deadlines,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/approvals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">add approvals<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/task-assignments\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">assign tasks<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/template-overview\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">track each team member's progress<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/zapier-examples\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">connect to thousands of Apps<\/a>&nbsp;through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/app\/zaps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zapier<\/a>&nbsp;and automate your workflows even more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"complete-checklist-details\">\n<h2>Complete checklist details<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Complete the checklist details in the fields below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Your name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Company name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Date of search <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"identify-funding-needs\">\n<h2>Identify funding needs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Identify your funding needs in the fields below.<em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What is your statement of need? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What is the amount of funding needed? <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"identify-search-criteria\">\n<h2>Identify search criteria<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Develop a comprehensive search criteria list in advance so you can refine and focus your search quickly.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Start by identifying the keywords\/phrases you will use to search for a suitable grant opportunity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tip: Keyword searches are usually comprised of two components: <br \/>(1) words&nbsp;<br \/>(2) operators<br \/>For words, search using a single word (e.g., water) or a phrase (containing multiple words such as water conservation). <\/p>\n<p>To narrow or broaden your keyword searches, use the operators defined <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grants.gov\/help\/html\/help\/SearchGrants\/SearchTips.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Come up with a list of 10+ keywords to search for here <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Next, identify your subject matter: <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Then, your geographic area: <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Finally, your target audience: <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"research-primary-sources-of-funding\">\n<h2>Research primary sources of funding<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Use your search criteria to find 5 potential funding opportunities in the public sector (federal, state, and local government)<\/p>\n<h5>Search criteria:&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<p>{{form.Come_up_with_a_list_of_10+_keywords_to_search_for_here}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Next,_identify_your_subject_matter:}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Then,_your_geographic_area:}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Finally,_your_target_audience:}}<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tip: Visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grants.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grants.gov<\/a> is the quickest way to conduct a federal funding search. <\/p>\n<p><\/strong><strong>You may want to search Grants.gov on a weekly or monthly basis because the federal government releases new grant opportunity announcements daily.<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>List five of the potential primary funding sources you have found below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Primary opportunity 1. <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Primary opportunity 2. <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Primary opportunity 3. <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Primary opportunity 4. <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Primary opportunity 5. <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"research-private-sources-of-funding\">\n<h2>Research private sources of funding<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Use your search criteria to find 5 potential funding opportunities in the private sector (foundations and corporations).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Search criteria:&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<p>{{form.Come_up_with_a_list_of_10+_keywords_to_search_for_here}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Next,_identify_your_subject_matter:}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Then,_your_geographic_area:}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Finally,_your_target_audience:}}<strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tip: When searching for foundation or corporate funding, the place to turn to is the <a href=\"https:\/\/candid.org\/?fcref=lr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Foundation Center<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/fconline.foundationcenter.org\/?_ga=2.36966310.780549943.1585299314-360109395.1584702040\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Foundation Directory Online<\/a>. <br \/><\/strong><br \/><strong>As 90% of U.S. Foundations don't have websites, these online databases provide grant seekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public with up-to-date information on grant funding. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>You can either subscribe to these directories (varying levels of subscriptions are available, beginning at as little as $19.95 per month) or locate a library near you that has a subscription.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>List five of the potential private funding sources you have found below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Private opportunity 1. <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Private opportunity 2. <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Private opportunity 3. <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Private opportunity 4. <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Private opportunity 5. <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"identify-if-the-funding-sources-are-right-for-your-project\">\n<h2>Identify if the funding sources are right for your project<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Ask yourself these questions to determine if the ten opportunities you have found are the right sources of funding:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Is the opportunity still open?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      How much are they giving to your subject area\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Who else are they are funding\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      How can you apply\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Is your mission compatible with theirs?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Does your program help solve a problem they are passionate about?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       7\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Do you help people the funder cares about?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       8\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Even if the funder isn't located near you, have they given grants to other organizations in your area?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"create-a-shortlist\">\n<h2>Create a shortlist<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Once you have identified which of the funding sources you have found are right for you, your business or your situation, create a shortlist of the top three potential funders.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<h5>Funding opportunity 1.&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Funder name 1 <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Contact name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What type of funder are they? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Initial approach method <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Deadline for proposal submission <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Average range of funding <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Anticipated notification date <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<h5>Funding opportunity 2.&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Funder name 2 <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Contact name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What type of funder are they? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Initial approach method <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Deadline for proposal submission <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Average range of funding <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Anticipated notification date <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<h5>Funding opportunity 3.&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Funder name 3 <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Contact name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What type of funder are they? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Initial approach method <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Deadline for proposal submission <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Average range of funding <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Anticipated notification date <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"visit-each-potential-funders-website\">\n<h2>Visit each potential funders website<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Get to know each funder. Visit their website, look at their annual reports, read the success stories of previous grants, look at staff biographies etc...<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Funder_name_1}} - {{form.Funder_website_1}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Funder_name_2}} - {{form.Funder_website_2}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Funder_name_3}} - {{form.Funder_website_3}}<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"seek-permission-to-submit-a-full-grant-request\">\n<h2>Seek permission to submit a full grant request<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Review each funder\u2019s initial approach preference to find what initial contact or approach document they require.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n<h2>Sources:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Sources&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dummies.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dummies<\/a> -<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dummies.com\/business\/nonprofits\/grants\/how-to-find-grant-funding-for-your-organization\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> How to Find Grant Funding for Your Organization<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grants.gov\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grants.Gov <\/a>- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grants.gov\/help\/html\/help\/SearchGrants\/SearchTips.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Search Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grantspace.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grant Space<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/grantspace.org\/resources\/knowledge-base\/finding-grants\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How do I find grants for my nonprofit?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fconline.foundationcenter.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Foundation Directory Online<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/fconline.foundationcenter.org\/guide\/make-the-most-of-your-grantmaker-results-fdo-s-latest-insights\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Make the Most of Your Grantmaker Results &amp; FDO's Latest Insights<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Balance<\/a>&nbsp;-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/finding-funders-for-grant-2501982\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/finding-funders-for-grant-2501982\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Finding Funders for Grants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/writing.wisc.edu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Writing Center<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/writing.wisc.edu\/handbook\/assignments\/grants-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Planning and Writing a Grant Proposal: The Basics<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learnsphere.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Learn Sphere<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.learnsphere.ca\/assets\/Uploads\/M5-Proposal-Writing-6-Steps.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Proposal Writing: The Six-Step Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundingcentre.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Funding Centre<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundingcentre.com.au\/help\/grantseeking-basics\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grantseeking Basics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ARC<\/a>&nbsp;-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc.gov\/funding\/HowtoWriteaGrantProposal.asp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;How to Write a Grant Proposal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"related-checklists\">\n<h2>Related Checklists:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: 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