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Getting grant ready in Idaho, a starter checklist

Funders look for a clean house before they look at your story. Start here:

Current IRS determination letter and EIN handy
Board list, bylaws, and a simple annual budget
A clear mission statement and recent program outcomes
Basic policies (conflict of interest, financial controls)
A website that matches your paperwork and contact info

Idaho Community Foundation and similar local funders often publish eligibility and deadlines publicly.

How to search Grants.gov and Candid for free

You can research without paying for a database on day one:

Grants.gov: filter by agency, eligibility, and open opportunities
Candid (GuideStar / Foundation Directory essentials): start with free org profiles
Read the funder guidelines twice before you write anything
Track deadlines in a shared calendar so nothing slips

We point you to sources. We do not write, submit, or guarantee grants.

Google Ad Grants, in plain English

Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits can apply for Google Ad Grants through Google for Nonprofits. It is in-kind search advertising credit, not cash.

Start at Google for Nonprofits, then request Ad Grants after your account is approved
Your site needs a working Give or Contact path and clear mission copy
Ads must follow Google’s Ad Grants policies (quality, keywords, and landing pages)
Churches: eligibility depends on Google’s current nonprofit rules - read their page before you apply

Official path: google.com/nonprofits and the Ad Grants help center. We do not manage Ad Grants accounts. Your team (or a specialist you hire) runs the program.

What a website has to do with funding

Many funders and donors check your site before they give. A short, honest site helps:

Mission, programs, and contact info match your paperwork
Board or leadership is easy to find when funders ask
Online giving or a clear next step for supporters
Mobile-friendly pages that load without drama

Tamarack builds the site. Grant writing and Ad Grants stay with you or a specialist you hire. We do not manage Ad Grants.

General information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. We do not write or submit grant applications, and we do not guarantee funding or Ad Grants approval. Free official sources: Grants.gov, idahocf.org, candid.org, Google for Nonprofits.