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Before You Chase the Grant, Make Sure It Fits. Finding a foundation that gives grants is only the beginning. The real question is whether your organization, your project, and the funder's priorities actually align. The Foundation Grants: Is It a Fit? guide gives you a simple way to evaluate an opportunity before you invest valuable time pursuing it.

Not Every Grant Opportunity Is Your Grant Opportunity.

It is easy to see an open funding opportunity and immediately start thinking about the application. But first, there is a more important question: Is this foundation actually a good fit for your organization? A strong grant strategy isn't about applying for every opportunity you can find. It's about identifying the opportunities where your mission, project, and the funder's priorities naturally align. That's the foundation of this resource.

Make the Fit Decision Before You Start Writing.

With this quick-reference guide, you'll learn how to look beyond the available funding and consider the factors that can help you determine whether an opportunity deserves your time. Inside, you'll explore: ✓ Mission and project alignment ✓ Current foundation funding priorities ✓ Geographic eligibility ✓ Application and funding-cycle logistics ✓ Opportunities to connect with the funder ✓ Questions to ask before applying ✓ A simple Foundation Fit Scorecard The original resource also encourages grantseekers to clarify questions with foundations before applying when appropriate, rather than relying solely on an application or website.

Stop Chasing Grants. Start Pursuing the Right Grants.

You don't need to change your project to fit a funder. You need to find funders whose priorities align with the work you're already doing. Right Funder. Right Project. Right Time. That gives the page the stronger StoryBrand feel you've been working toward without making a free download sound like a giant sales pitch.

Ready to Take Your Grant Strategy Further?

Finding the right funder is one piece of building a stronger grant strategy. Boyd Grants Academy gives nonprofit professionals the training, tools, and support to build their grant knowledge and move forward with greater clarity. Then I'd use three small cards: LEARN Build your skills with practical grant training through Boyd Grants Academy. BUILD Develop a complete grant strategy with the Grant Strategy Academy. CONNECT Get ongoing support and accountability inside The Grant Builder Collective.

Boyd Grants Academy

Boyd Grants Academy offers expert-led training and personalized learning paths for grant professionals and nonprofit leaders. It enhances skills in grant writing, management, and compliance, ensuring participants can effectively communicate project goals, develop budgets, and manage funded initiatives.

By downloading this guide, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and practical skills to help you secure foundation grants that align with your mission and projects. Increase your chances of success and ensure your organization gets the funding it deserves!

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