Grant Writing Funder Research and Alignment 2

Question 1

A nonprofit wants to research funders supporting workforce development in rural areas. Which database is BEST suited for identifying private foundation grants by geographic focus?

Accepted Answer

Candid (Foundation Directory Online)

Answer

Candid's Foundation Directory Online allows filtering by geographic focus, subject area, and grant size for private foundations.

Question 2

When reviewing a funder's 990-PF tax form, which section reveals the actual grants awarded in the previous fiscal year?

Accepted Answer

Part XV (Supplementary Information)

Answer

Part XV of the 990-PF lists grants and contributions paid, showing actual recipients, amounts, and purposes.

Question 3

A funder's guidelines state they do NOT fund 'individuals, political campaigns, or international organizations.' This language is an example of what?

Accepted Answer

Eligibility restrictions

Answer

Eligibility restrictions define which applicants or activities a funder explicitly excludes from consideration.

Question 4

An organization discovers a foundation's average grant size is $15,000 but they plan to request $75,000. What is the BEST course of action?

Accepted Answer

Call the program officer to discuss fit before applying

Answer

Contacting the program officer before submitting allows you to gauge whether a larger-than-typical request is feasible and saves everyone time.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes a 'theory of change' alignment check when researching funders?

Accepted Answer

Verifying the funder's stated outcomes match your program's intended impact

Answer

Theory of change alignment means the funder's desired long-term outcomes are congruent with the change your program aims to create.

Grant Writing Practice Test

Grant Writing Practice Test

Grant Writing Funder Research and Alignment 2