Office of
Grant Development
Resources for Grantseekers
If you're interested in grants and fundraising in general, visit the following sites to learn about current trends in fundraising, how to serach for government and foundation grants, changing laws and policies, and good training programs for those interested in searching for or developing competetive grant proposals.
The following training programs are intensive and comprehensive, designed for those who plan to develop projects and proposals regularly (as volunteers, executive directors or program directors, and grant professionals). Please note that the Chemeketa Grants Office provides free training to Chemeketa staff.
Don Griesman's Grant Opportunities
The Foundation Center's RFP Bulletin (free)
NOZA's Database of 990s (IRS forms filed by charities and foundations)
Guidestar (IRS forms)
FC Online (subscription required)
Community Foundation Locator (free)
Federal Grants Wire (free)
Charity Channel (news and discussion lists on many topics of fundraising, NPOs)
Foundation Center
Handsnet (Charity News)
Philanthropy Northwest
Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
Nonprofit Quarterly
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
Tax Exempt World
American Association of Grant Professionals
Foundation News and Commentary
Nonprofit Online News (using technology to enrich charities)
OMB Watch (nonprofit watchdog group)
PND Talk (discussion list about philanthropy news)
Public Agenda (news and commentary on public policy and funding)
Charity Village (resources for nonprofits)
If you've found funders you might like to approach, or if you have questions, contact Diane Schmitz at 503.399.6031.
Updated October 2008 by Grants Development.