Find Funding

Find Foundation Funding Opportunities to Advance Your Research and Initiatives

The Office of Foundation Relations offers a variety of tools and resources to help you find private foundation philanthropic funding that matches your work.

Before You Reach Out to a Foundation

We encourage faculty and staff to contact the Office of Foundation Relations before reaching out to a private foundation directly. Many foundations require communication to go through a university’s central foundation relations office — and for good reason.

Our team has a comprehensive view of Stony Brook’s current and historical relationships with foundation partners. We can advise on:

  • Existing or pending proposals and grants
  • Strategic timing for outreach
  • Active conversations or negotiations
  • Institutional priorities and recent engagements

By coordinating with us early, you can:

  • Leverage existing relationships
  • Align your proposal with funder interests and timing
  • Avoid unintentional overlap or conflict with other university initiatives

Let us help you develop a strong, well-informed approach that positions your project — and Stony Brook — for success.

For general questions about our services and foundation partnerships, please email: foundationrelations@stonybrook.edu 

To discuss your project and explore potential funding opportunities with our team, please fill out the Foundation Relations Inquiries Form

 

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