Grant Seeking

As Foundations Shift Priorities, Nonprofits Scramble to Adapt

The bad economy and changing leadership are forcing many charities—such as AIDS United—to shoehorn their work into new priorities or seek alternative sources of aid.

Loan Programs Offer New Type of Support

While grants are always preferred, low-interest loans can help charities continue their work as endowments shrink in a volatile market.

Grant Proposals Benefit From Numbers and Smooth Words

Foundation officials say nonprofits too often fail to understand a grant maker's priorities and sometimes ask for too little to carry out a project effectively.

Map Tracks Grants to Help Charities Cope

An interactive map tracks foundation grants made to help charities deal with fallout from the economic crisis.

Back to Basics

More charities are seeking -- and getting -- operating support from foundations

Pursuing Operating Support: Tips From Experts