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Grant Writing Resources

The resources listed here are great introductions to either writing or seeking grants, whether in the arts or more generally.

Purdue OWL: Introduction to Grant Writing
The Purdue OWL's Introduction to Grant Writing provides helpful tips for each phase of the writing process.
The Proposal Writer's Guide: Overview
This guide, prepared by the University of Michigan, goes in-depth on the development of a proposal.
National Education Association Grant Writing Tutorial
The National Education Association provides a compact introduction to grant writing.
Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts
This video course from the Foundation Center is tailored to individuals seeking grants in the arts.
Minnesota Common Grant Application Form
Many states use common grant application forms to standardize the grant application process. The common grant application form from Minnesota gives you an idea of the expectations for the grantseeking process in our state.
Colorado Common Grant Forms
Much like Minnesota, Colorado provides common grant application forms. These can give you a sense of the expectations grantmakers might have for their applicants.
Grant Space Sample Documents
This site from the Foundation Center contains a number of sample grant applications.

The databases below are standard sources for grant opportunities. Each contains grants in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences.

Pivot-RP This link opens in a new window
Discover new avenues for funding and collaboration for faculty, staff researchers, and graduate students using Pivot-RP.
Foundation Directory Online This link opens in a new window
Find grant makers, companies, grants or IRS 990 tax returns for U.S. organizations. Includes the publication Philanthropy News, current RFPs for grants, and literature on nonprofits from various research institutes.

Grants to Individuals Online This link opens in a new window
Online database of foundations that provide a wide range of funding support for individual grantseekers.