Grantseeking in Minnesota

Minnesota Council on Foundations Grantseeking Resources

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•	MN Grantmakers Online
•	Guide to MN Grantmakers
•	Minnesota Grantmaker Links
•	E-Newsletter
•	Grantseeking Seminars
•	Grantmaker Deadlines
•	Nonprofit Calendar

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Notice to nonprofits/grantseekers:
The Minnesota Council on Foundations offers many resources to assist nonprofits and grantseekers in becoming familiar with the grantmaking community and its interests. The Council does NOT give grants, provide technical assistance to nonprofits or match funders and grantseekers.

Grantseeking Resources

These resources are culled from the Minnesota Council on Foundations' popular and time-tested grantseeking courses and materials. We hope the information will provide a useful introduction for those new to the nonprofit field, and serve as a quick refresher for more experienced fundraisers.
> Grantseeking Basics
> What is a foundation?
> Common types of grants

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Minnesota Grantmakers Online
Instant access to the largest, most up-to-date database of Minnesota grantmakers.
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Giving Memo E-Newsletter
The latest Minnesota grantmaking news, including upcoming grant deadlines, job openings and much more.

Guide to Minnesota Grantmakers 2007/2008
Packed with information on Minnesota's foundations and corporate giving programs.

Grantseeking Seminars
Provide essential information for grantseekers interested in learning the basics of grantwriting.
> Grantseeking for Beginners
> Advanced Grantseeking

Giving Forum
Quarterly newspaper provides readers with in-depth news on the people, organizations and events making news in Minnesota grantmaking.
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> A Day In The Life Of A Program Officer

Writing a Successful Grant Proposal
Tutorial that explains how to compile and write a grant proposal.

New State Grants Information Source
The State of Minnesota's Office of Grants Management launched a new website for state grant opportunities and information at www.grants.state.mn.us. The site includes a brief overview of many of the state's grant programs and provides direct links to the sponsoring state agency.


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