The Basics: Grants 101

There are three main types of grants: Corporate, Foundation, and Government.  The programs and projects funded are as varied as the organizations themselves.

Just to get you started

User-friendly Guide to Fund Resources and Research - This site covers basic terminology and research strategies for foundations.

Proposal Writing Short Course - A brief course to help you begin writing a proposal.

Services Proviced by UC's Grants Officers

Our goal is to make the grant-seeking process easier, more accessible, and more rewarding. Our focus is on facilitation, coordination, and training. We provide guidance and tools so you can become your own expert. We are your resource for:

• assistance in determining if your project is suited for corporate, foundation, or government funding;
• information on foundation sites, grant writing tip sheets, and philanthropic resource lists;
• Requests for Proposals and other timely opportunities;
• consultation on particular foundations or proposal writing strategies;
• reviewing, revising, and editing grant proposals; and
• facilitating the submission of a proposal, including gathering required supporting documents.

For questions regarding corporate and foundation funding opportunities please contact Anthony Villanti, director of development, at (315) 792-3114 or avillanti@utica.edu.

For questions regarding government relations and funding, please contact Marguerite Plescia, development officer - government relations, at (315) 792-3355 or mplescia@utica.edu.