All faculty members and development officers are invited to attend this workshop looking at how to identify foundation prospects for your project as well as tips and best practices for successful applications. <more>

The 2012 holiday season and the start of 2013 brought great news for Foundation Relations. Our campus gained a new Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, Dan Peterson, who is quickly establishing a pace for advancement offices all around campus. The Office of Foundation Relations also gained a new associate director, Barlow LeVold, who is helping... <more>

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Receives $1 Million Endowment
The Bernard Osher Foundation awarded a second $1 million grant to UIUC to endow a growing program. <more>

Improving Photosynthesis in Key Food Crops with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Stephen Long will lead an international collaboration of research institutions with this five-year $25 million grant. <more>

Engineering Bolstered With $100 Million Grainger Foundation Award
This propitious contribution supports continued national leadership and enhances global reach for the College of Engineering. <more>

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Common Grant Applicant Mistakes
Professionals at foundations and consultancies say they see grant seekers making the same mistakes over and over again, including not tailoring their application to the grant, not contacting the grant maker, and over-promising on results. <more>

4 Steps to a Stellar Grant Proposal
Writing grants for a foundation's consideration can seem daunting, but it's not as hard as you might think. <more>

There are several databases available for Illinois faculty to search for foundation grant opportunities. Grant Forward is one important tool that every searcher should use. For more, visit our <website>.

I have an idea for a project that seems appropriate for private foundation funding. What should I do next?
Your first step is to speak with your department chairperson and your advancement office about your ideas. <Find Your Advancement Contact>

Institutional Advancement is (fund)raising awareness about our campus to energize donors, alumni, and all citizens of the State of Illinois. <learn more>