Step 6- Grant Foundation Response

Getting A Grant Foundation Response

After the initial inquiry, grant-makers will either decline a funding request or solicit an RFP, or request for proposal. Requests may be declined for a variety of reasons from failure to meet an application deadline, to missing documentation, or simply because they have met their funding quota for the quarter or year. While some foundations meet monthly, most meet quarterly or bi-annually, depending upon the size of the organization and their giving capabilities. Even for grant-makers without deadlines, it is important to allow three (3) to six (6) months for review. The entire process to get a grant foundation response generally takes anywhere from six (6) months to a year or longer, depending upon the amount of funding requested. The general rule of thumb for the first couple of months is “no response is a good response”. Negative responses are generally made promptly. The longer a grant-maker takes to respond to your proposal, the more likely they are genuinely considering funding your organization.

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