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Grant Research for Beginners, The Importance of the 990

by Chataun Denis on 10/06/10

To the novice grant writer or researcher, the process of finding grant prospects can be overwhelming as there are thousands of giving entities across the United States. The million dollar question here is, how do you narrow your search? Grant databases are probably the best sources for finding funders. There are a few tried and true ones I rely on when conducting research for my clients.

Foundation Search Online and Foundation Directory Online are the two I tend to use most consistently. Both are fee based but very helpful. There are free databases available for use as well. Foundation Center, a national nonprofit library of sorts, has a pretty extensive database which can be used onsite for free.

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