Chapter 9 - University Policies and Services Chapter 9. As many faculty are seeking funding for their projects, it is imperative that contacts with prospective funders be prioritized by department chairs and then coordinated through the Foundation and Corporate Relations Offices. If you are interested in applying to a foundation, contact the Foundation Relations Office at ext. If you are interested in applying to a corporation, contact the Corporate Relations Office at ext. You may also want to review the Foundation Center collection at the J.R. Van Pelt Library where funder directories and related private grantseeking information may be found.
Foundations are likely to fund projects that are unique, creative and replicable.
Corporations fund projects in alignment with their business interests and are most likely to fund schools from which students are recruited, especially if alumni are in key positions at that corporation. Some funders support research. Those that fund capital or endowments will usually only provide a portion of the total funds needed. Many departments have been successful soliciting equipment grants. If an equipment grant is secured, either new or used, please report it to the corporate relations office.