Philanthropic Resource Library
Welcome to the Philanthropic Resource Library overview. This toolkit includes resources that identify philanthropic funding opportunities for rural community colleges and Tribes located in 23 states and includes national opportunities as well. The Toolkit also includes additional resources for developing grant applications and budgets. Use this page to find funding opportunities, prepare to apply, develop a strong grant application, and learn about best practices.
Section I. Finding Funding Opportunities
Section II. Before You Apply for Funding
Section III. Developing a Grant Application
Suggested Institutional Action
Every institution should be able to answer:
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Who leads funding and grant development at our institution?
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Which priorities are we currently seeking resources to support?
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Which federal, state, philanthropic, corporate, and community funding sources fit those priorities?
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Do we have a clear process for deciding which opportunities to pursue?
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How will we track funding opportunities, applications, awards, and outcomes?
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For TCUs: Which Tribal-specific funding sources and Native-serving funders should be part of our strategy?