Is GrantStation Right For Me?

Is a membership the right investment at this time?

Effective grantseeking means having all the pieces in place to successfully secure grant awards.

If so, then you will find grant opportunities in our search sections. Our profiles indicate the types of organizations that the grantmaker will fund. Check out a sample profile here.
If your 501(c)(3) status is pending, you can still join GrantStation and get started on your research in advance. Some grantmakers will even accept a request during this period.
If you are classified as a for-profit business, contact your regional Small Business Development Center. If you work with nonprofit organizations or are in service, you can also reach out to the Social Enterprise Alliance for resources.
If you are looking for scholarships, contact the financial aid department of the educational institution you are interested in.

If so, then your organization’s budget is large enough that grantmakers will want to provide funding.
If your budget is less, we suggest you contact local businesses or your regional community foundation for funding opportunities. We also suggest you consider hosting a fundraiser, soliciting individual donations, and documenting in-kind contributions (including volunteer hours) before developing a grants program.

Check out our Search Terms. This is a list of all of the areas funded by the grantmakers in our search sections.
You can then try out our search sections to see how many grantmakers are giving in your area. When you purchase a Membership, you can then see the actual list of grantmakers in the results.
If you don’t see terms that fit your work, feel free to contact us.

Do you have the time and capacity to use our tools to research grant opportunities, build your strategy, and write the proposals?
As part of your GrantStation Membership, there is a guide on how to establish a grantseeking team to perform this process.
We also have a guide on how to create the time for effective grantseeking.
If you don’t have the people in place for grantseeking, consider waiting before getting a Membership.

Many grantmakers do prefer to give to organizations with a proven track record, so you may want to wait until you have a history of fundraising and local support before joining GrantStation.
However, some grantmakers do provide startup funding, which is one of the search terms you can use in our search sections.
You can learn more at https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools-resources/how-start-nonprofit.

Do you have these pieces in place?

Then you are ready to join GrantStation and find new funding opportunities to power your projects!