Grassroots activist organizations frequently need concise information about potential funding sources for social and economic justice projects. They want to find out about progressive foundations; basic steps to follow when researching and applying for grants; and how to contact grantmakers. While an overwhelming array of resources exist, many target more conservative or mainstream organizations. “Finding Funding” fills an important void by making the grant-seeking process for progressive activists more accessible.

The list of foundations included in “Finding Funding” highlights a portion of the vast resources available for grant seekers. A thorough approach to finding appropriate grantmakers requires a clear focus on the particular needs and goals of your organization. “Finding Funding” provides some practical advice for beginning the grant-seeking and grant-writing process.

RESIST's Media Funding Resources, a more extended listing of resources specifically for media-based projects, can be found here. RESIST funds activist organizing and educational work within movements for social change. RESIST formed in 1967 to oppose the war in Vietnam and to support draft resistance. Over the years, RESIST has evolved into a national foundation providing small but timely funding for grassroots peace and social justice groups.

RESIST supports projects that organize people to take action rather than just disseminate information. We prefer to give grants to small groups with annual budgets under $125,000, and to those who have limited access to funding because of the radical nature of the project or organization. RESIST does not fund social service projects, legal defense costs or lawsuit projects, material aid campaigns, individuals, projects outside the United States, travel or film/video production expenses, 501-c(4) organizations, or other foundations or grant-giving organizations. For more information about Resist's grants guidelines, please contact us at the address and telephone number above.

Table of Contents
I.	Research Strategies
II.	Preparing your Request
III.	a. A Sampling of Foundations with Specific Priorities in the United States b.Resist's Media Funding Resources
IV.	Foundations Making Grants to Projects Outside the United States
V.	Funding Exchange Network of Foundations
VI.	Alternative Workplace Funds and Federations
VII.	Black United Funds (BUF)
IIX.	Foundation Center Cooperating Collections
IX.	Resources
X.	An Important Bit of Advice

Credits
Project Manager:	Robin Carton
Print Editor and Design:	Carol Schachet
Researcher:	Jean Smith