"Do the research and provide data needed to substantiate your stated need and the requirement for funding to meet that community need. Know that the st"
"The staff (primarily family members) really understand how hard it is to get funding, and they try to make it as easy as possible. They are readily"
"Very easy to deal with. They will accept ABAG formatted grant applications but it doesn't have to be in ABAG format, as long as you answer their ("
"Read their website to make sure you fit but also reach out to the program staff, who are really wonderful. The application process is not overly cumbe"
"Contact the program officer in advance. S/he can be very helpful in summarizing what specific projects the trustees might be interested and what they&"
"The foundation is great about letting you know if your funding request will align with their priorities before you put in the work on a grant. They al"
"Program officer asked very thoughtful questions, which forced us to really think about the information that we were presenting in a different light."
"Definitely call before you send in a proposal or an LOI. Staff is helpful in this regards, and are very clear about what they will or will not fund."
"You really have to make sure you don't fall off their radar. They give to a million things so reach out, give them updates and news, insider infor"
"Only fund proposals from arts organizations every other year. $25,000 is max grant award size. New online application is a little tricky, be sure to c"
"They restrict their funding to just the Austin area and Maryland, with one Executive Director representing each funding area. Very responsive to quest"