Some cover a period of multiple years. Federal grants for private facilities may involve the same period of time. Therefore, Moines must be applied for at least a year in advance, and then one must wait for approval. The practicum time may have expired by then. Long term projects fit with Federal grants much better.
Foundations usually have a certain area of education that they are interested in supporting.
It is important to find a good match between the project and the foundation s mission. Foundations usually have general guidelines for submitting proposals for grants. Availability of funds can be immediate or long term, depending on the foundation s policy. Amounts vary according to stated needs. Corporation funding is usually available in a certain area of education and related to their business.