When to Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth

Key Points

• The aim is to determine essential questions regarding the pursuit of alternative funding for extension organizations.
• Identified critical questions related to funding sources.
• Discussed implications of grants, contracts, and user fees on programming direction.
• Analyzed impact of funding on future planning.
• Funding emphasis on grants and contracts can shift programming focus.
• Reactive programming may lead to less strategic planning for future opportunities.
• Acceptance of new resources requires careful evaluation to ensure alignment with organizational goals.