Each component of the Resource Plan will have different potential resources, including several different corporations and foundations along with federal, state, and local money. This requires front end research and planning to identify possible foundation and corporate partners, and it will require a continual effort to shape your programs to match the funder's prime programs. E. You should identify and build relationships with dozens of corporations and foundations at the state, regional, and national levels. Foundations exist to provide funds for charitable purposes. C. Research is a critical step in matching resources for your collaborative.
Every foundation has program and geographical target areas.
Of the thousands of foundations included in reference materials, only a portion will fund the kinds of efforts that are in your plan. Many foundations also have specific geographic distribution or focus and may not fund in your state. D. You will have to rely on your non-profit organizations to apply for grants. Most community development corporations, community action agencies and housing groups in your area will already have tax-exempt status. E. Corporations have different criteria for supporting community redevelopment.