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Know where to look before you spend time applying.

The Funding Match Report is the entry point into Northlight’s services. We research funding opportunities based on your organization and project, then tell you what fits, when it’s due, what it requires, and what we’d do next.

$250flat feeNo percentage of your award
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What’s included

Funding Match Report

Know where to look before you spend time applying. Researched funding opportunities matched to your organization and project.

  • Research based on your organization and project
  • Relevant federal, state, and foundation opportunities
  • Fit information for each opportunity
  • Deadlines and key requirements
  • Recommended next steps

Who it’s for

  • Organizations with a project idea and no clear funding path
  • Teams that want to compare options before committing to an application
  • Small businesses exploring funding beyond traditional lending
  • Boards and leadership planning the year ahead

What we’ll need from you

  • Organization type and location
  • A description of the project and approximate budget
  • Your timeline

Sample

What a report looks like.

A ranked list of opportunities matched to your organization and project, each with a fit assessment, deadline, key requirements, and a recommended next step.

Add-on option

Funding Match + Strategy Call

The Funding Match Report plus a strategy call to walk through the opportunities, fit, and recommended next steps.

$500

Get Funding Match + Strategy Call

Example shown is illustrative. Your report is researched for your organization; the number and type of matches depend on your project and eligibility.

Sample reportFunding Match Report
Illustrative
Prepared forVillage Council
ProjectCommunity center
MatchesRanked by fit
  • Community facilities programFederal · rolling applicationsStrong fit
  • Library services grantFederal · annual deadlineStrong fit
  • Tribal justice programsFederal · annual deadlineGood fit
  • Statewide community foundation grantFoundation · rollingGood fit
  • Regional capital grantState · eligibility to confirmReview
Each match includes deadlines, key requirements, and recommended next steps.

How it works

The process

Clear steps, clear responsibilities. We tell you what we need and when.

Want to talk through the results? Choose Funding Match + Strategy Call ($500): the same report plus a strategy call to walk through the opportunities and next steps.
If you move forward with an application, we’ll talk through the right service for the opportunity you choose.
Northlight prepares and supports funding applications, but funding decisions are made by the awarding organization. No grant award or funding amount is guaranteed.

  1. Tell us about the project

    Use the Get Started form to describe your organization, the project, and what it would cost.

  2. We research

    We search federal, state, and foundation sources for opportunities that match your organization type, location, and project.

  3. We assess fit

    Each opportunity is reviewed for eligibility and fit, with deadlines and key requirements noted.

  4. You receive the report

    You get a clear report with recommended next steps — including which opportunities are worth pursuing first.

Related services

Letter of Intent / Letter of Inquiry$750Make the first impression count.Foundation Grant Application$1,500A full-service foundation application: funder research and fit review, a proposal tailored to the funder’s priorities, project budget, and submission coordination.Small Business Funding Package$1,000A dedicated pathway for small businesses looking for appropriate funding opportunities beyond traditional lending.

Ready to start? $250, flat.

Tell us about your project. We’ll confirm fit and scope before any work or billing begins.

Prefer to talk? Call (907) 310-7794 or email [email protected].

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