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Foundation grants and funding

Need assistance with foundation grants and funding?

There is no one-size fits all guidance for foundation grants and funding proposals. The application will be specific to the foundation, or there may be a more informal proposal process.

Some elements of foundation grant or funding proposals are more commonly requested, however. Access the Office of Foundation Relations (OFR) instructional guide for more information about developing a foundation proposal, or to connect with a Foundation Relations representative about a specific foundation proposal. 

Foundation Sponsors: Contact Foundation Relations First List

Administrative communication with certain sponsors is coordinated by the Office of Foundation Relations. Please contact the designated individual noted on this list instead of reaching out directly to the sponsor for assistance with pre-award and post-award actions. These designated individuals can provide help with allowable budget categories or indirect rate, requests for budget revisions or end-date extensions, returning unspent funds, and approval of press releases. Although not required, faculty members are encouraged to alert the designated Foundation Relations representative when they communicate with sponsors about prospective or on-going projects.