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- Are you a 501(c)3?
Before you apply for funding, be sure that you have a 501(c)3
to prove your organization's not-for-profit status. Click below
for more information on 501(c)3s and tax
information for charitable organizations.
- Have your documents in order. You must identify your program
goals in writing whenever applying for funding. Be sure that your
goals are very clear. Writing resources can be found in our Resources
section.
- Begin researching the donation / funding opportunities in your
community. Most funders are very specific about the types of programs
they fund. Be sure you are contacting the right groups to save
both you and the funders time and effort. Our Metro
Funders Directory will assist you in locating the correct
funder - each has a brief description of the types of funding
they provide.
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