Ben & Jerry's Foundation
30 Community Drive
S. Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: 802-846-1500

The National Network of Grantmakers
1717 Kettner Blvd., Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 231-1348 Fax (619) 231-1349.
www.nng.org

NNG is an organization of grantmakers committed to social justice and philanthropic reform. Their membership directory has descriptions of over 100 funders.

Resources for Global Sustainability
PO Box 22770, Rochester, NY 14692.
(800) 724-1857. Fax (716) 473-0968.
www.environmentalgrants.com.

RGS has a comprehensive resource directory of environmental funders.

The Foundation Center
800-424-9836
fdncenter.org

Contact them to identify a library near you which carries a collection of funding resources.

• State & local libraries have many resources including The Foundation Directory and state funding directories. Look for state community foundations and non-profit technical assistance programs.

• Many universities and colleges have an on-line foundation search data base.

• Other like-minded non-profit groups may have knowledge of potential funding sources. Find networking avenues such as conferences and workshops.

• Carefully consider the foundation’s guidelines to ensure there is a good fit between your work and their funding criteria. Don’t bother to apply if there isn’t.

• Be explicit. Don’t assume the reader is familiar with the issues you address.

• Provide examples of outcomes and impacts of your work.

• Be succinct and detailed.

• Although this may seem obvious, be sure to fulfill all stated application requirements.