When you’re growing your nonprofit, securing funding can be challenging. Nonprofit grants can act as a stable source of income for your organization, and one major benefit of nonprofit grants is that they don’t need to be paid back. Nonprofit grants can also increase your nonprofit’s credibility and gain media attention, bringing awareness to your organization.
Purpose, Location, and Associations
Your search for nonprofit grants will be guided by your organization’s purpose, location, and associations. Define what your organization aims to accomplish or what problem you aim to address. Having a specific focus raises your chances of receiving funding. Searching for nonprofit grants related to your mission may narrow down the competition. Refine your search to your state, city, county or metropolitan area, as many community foundations give nonprofit grants to organizations within their region. Finally, focus on foundations that have similar values or associations to your nonprofit, whether it’s religious, cultural or interest-based.
How to Begin Your Search
There are many websites that help connect nonprofits with funding opportunities. Some helpful websites to search for nonprofit grants are: Grants.gov, GrantWatch, Grantli and Candid, which combines Guidestar, Foundation Center, Foundation Director Online (FDO), Funding Information Network, GrantCraft, and other resources under one roof. Consider joining grant-related groups on Facebook and LinkedIn to connect with other nonprofits.
Prepare Your Application
Once you have some grants in mind to apply for, make sure you have your documentation together including Past Form 990’s, a list of programs and partners, an organizational chart and a list of achievements and awards.
Nonprofit Grants in Azusa, CA
The Canyon City Foundation (CCF) provides funding for innovative programs that serve as catalysts for community building in Azusa. The Foundation’s mission is to promote social welfare, education, and the arts. This is accomplished by providing support to 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities that directly serve the community of Azusa, giving first priority to projects that increase community self-sufficiency and capacity. Learn more about Canyon City here.
Written by Mariah Hall at KARMA jack Digital Marketing
WHO WE ARE
The Canyon City Foundation provides funding for innovative programs that serve as catalysts to community building in Azusa.
WHAT WE DO
We promote social welfare, education, and the arts. Grants are awarded to programs that increase community self-sufficiency and capacity.
HOW WE DO IT
The Canyon City Foundation provides support to 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities that directly serve the community of Azusa.
APPLY NOW
Seeking support from the Canyon City Foundation? Please complete the brief questionaire to determine your eligibility.