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How much?Local?Our Need for This FundingDifficulty of CompletionLikelihood? Inclination? Fit?
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5 points for grants totaling $250,000 or more5 points for Minnesota funder focusing on Minnesota5 points for a program that has very little or no funding5 points for letters to funders with whom we have a relationship5 points for a very good chance; we have a prior relationship and Board connections
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4 points for grants between $100,000 and $250,0004 points for Minnesota funder funding anywhere4 points for a program that needs significant funding4 points for letters to funders with whom we do not have a relationship4 points for a good chance; we have a prior relationship or Board connections
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3 points for grants between $50,000 and $100,0003 points for regional funder with past funding in Minnesota3 points for a program that is about half way funded3 points for a short proposal without any complications3 points for a possibility; we have some connection or we are an excellent fit for this funding
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2 points for grants between $25,000 and $50,0002 points for national funder with past funding in Minnesota2 points for a program that is mostly funded2 points for a long proposal or a short proposal with complications2 points for doubtful; we have slim or no connections and the funder accepts few proposals
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1 point for grants less than $25,0001 point for national funder with very little or no funding in Minnesota1 point for a program that is fully funded, and the new funding expands the program1 point for a long proposal with complications1 point for a long shot; we have no connections and the funder accepts few proposals
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("Score Twice, Write Once," Matthew Scelza, The Charity Channel)
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