When does a nonprofit become eligible for grants?

Most grantmaking foundations award funds to established nonprofits with a proven track record of successful programs and diverse funding base. These credible organizations with multiple years of operation experience will prove a safe investment of the foundations funds.

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Preparing Your Organization’s Grant Readiness Checklist

A key component when conducting a nonprofit evaluation is determining if the organization will be able to secure grant funding from foundations and private philanthropic sources. Unfortunately, the competition is fierce when it comes to securing grants—less than 20% of all grant applicants receive funding. Because of this, your organization’s grant funding application needs to shine and show you have a proven track record of financial and organizational stability.

Carefully Review Our Grant Readiness Checklist

This checklist provides a general overview of the benchmarks your organization should master to present a robust grant application:

• Existing 501(c)(3) for three+ years
• Compelling mission statement
• Strong and stable leadership
• Experienced and active board
• High-quality programs that align with your mission
• Established financial infrastructure and stability