Use this template to track the funding sources and grant opportunities of interest to you. Do you use (or are you exploring) a subscription to a grantmaker database? Scroll down to view a table where you can enter information about the database properties, including login information.

Funders

Potential Funders: Foundations

Potential Funders: Government Agencies

Grant Opportunities

Opportunity Tracker

Resources

Use the table below to keep track of funder databases you either already subscribe to or plan to evaluate.

Funder Databases

Before You Decide to Apply

For each opportunity that you are considering applying to:

• [ ] Prepare a proposal narrative and budget template (if relevant)
• [ ] Read and summarize the solicitation
• [ ] Discuss the opportunity with colleagues before committing
  • [ ] Is the opportunity in alignment with our mission?
  • [ ] Do we have enough time to prepare a high-quality application?
  • [ ] Do we have the human resources to apply?
    • [ ] Lead writer
    • [ ] Budget person
    • [ ] Proposal draft reviewers
    • [ ] Project leads (i.e., technical experts)
    • [ ] Editor
    • [ ] Graphic Designer

After You Decide to Apply

Have you decided to apply? Don't forget to:

• [ ] Prepare a proposal calendar
  • [ ] Due dates
  • [ ] Internal review dates
  • [ ] Editing period
  • [ ] Submission date
• [ ] Create a checklist of all required components
• [ ] Schedule recurring check-in meetings with the proposal team
• [ ] Recruit project partners (if relevant)

Notes