The foundation relations team can help identify potential matches between a foundation’s priorities and university initiatives.

Where Do I Begin?

Approaches to foundations will vary greatly based on their size, interests and particular application procedures. Before applying for grant funding, you’ll need to be prepared to answer the following questions:

  • What problem does your project address?
  • How will your project or activity impact or solve a greater societal challenge, or what will your research seek to demonstrate or prove?
  • What outcomes will determine the success of your work, and what tools will you use to measure it?
  • What makes you and/or your team the right ones to conduct this project?
  • Who will lead the project?
  • What is the overall cost of the project?
  • How much are you requesting from the foundation over how long a period?
  • What other sources of support are you pursuing for this project?
  • How will you sustain your project after your grant funding expires?

Ready to get started? Download our grant application guide.

Grant Application Guide

Use this information when beginning your proposal.  

Templates

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Lena Uhing MPA’21

Director
Foundation Relations

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