STEP 3: Research

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Research.  This is going to take a lot of your time. It is boring and it is like mining for gold, diamonds or any other precious items - you have to sift through the dirt and worthless items. 

Research grants based on the three possible funding sources that you identified in Step 2. Make a list of the possible funders.  

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  1. The Domestic IntellectualJanuary 24, 2018 at 9:24 AM

    For private philanthropic and corporate grants check out Foundation Directory Online. It's a subscription database so if you can't find it online check library resources.

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