What are Foundations Looking For? 

 Here are some common attributes of “fundable” projects:

• They have a beginning, middle and end (or a credible plan for sustainability after the grant).
• They have a clearly defined goal directly tied to one of the foundation’s expressed interest.
• They commit to providing measurable results.

It is important to create answers to these questions about your project:

• What social, educational or research question will your work address?
• What will change as a result of your proposed work?
• How much will it change?
• How will you know (how will your work be evaluated)?

Foundations often do not fund ongoing budget needs, endowments, conferences or the production of videos or media.