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Accessing Funding Sources and
Grant Writing Information
The following information is divided into three categories: grant writing tips and information, public grants and private grants.
Grant Writing Tips and Information
- Foundation Center is dedicated to support and improve institutional philanthropy by promoting public understanding of the field and helping grantseekers succeed.
- GrantProposal.com is an instructional web site on grant writing and grant proposals, including how to hire a consultant. This site focuses on private foundation grants to established non-profit organizations.
- Grant Search and Information is sponsored by the Paladin Group, a consulting firm and offers grant-related information.
- “Guide to Proposal Planning and Writing” is a document written by Lynn E. Miner, Director, Research and Sponsored Programs, Marquette University.
- GuideStar is a free information service on the programs and finances of more than 600,000 charities and non-profit organizations. The database of non-profit organizations is searchable by several different criteria. The site also offers news on philanthropy and other resources for donors and volunteers.
- Internet Resources for Grants and Foundations has over 30 sites that provide an overview of grants and foundations.
- Join Together Online website provides funding news.
- Lone Eagle Consulting site provides a list of grant writing tips.
- Montana State University web site provides grant writing assistance.
- School Grants provides grant opportunities, sample proposals, grant tips, and fundraising opportunities for writers of K-12 schools' grants.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides a list of funding resources.
Non-Internet Resources
- Carlson, M. (1995). Winning grants step by step. San Francisco: Jossey – Bass Publishers.
- Morris, J.M. & Adler, L. (Eds). (1998) Grantseekers Guide (5th Rev. ed). Wakefield, RI: Moyer Bell.
- Hall, M. (1998). Getting funded: A complete guide to proposal writing. Portland, OR: Continuing Education Publications, Portland State University.
- Ruskin, K.B. & Achilles, C.M. (1995). Grantwriting, fundraising, and partnerships: Strategies that work. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, Inc.
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Public Grants
These following websites provide information about grants available through federal agencies.
- Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance is a federal grant reference source. The catalog is published once each spring, followed by a supplement in the fall.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad - providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships.
- Commercial Business Daily contains notices of proposed government procurement actions, contract awards, sales of government property, and other information.
- Community Mental Health Services is charged with leading the national system that delivers mental health services. The goal of this system is to provide the treatment and support services needed by adults with mental disorders and children with serious emotional problems.
- Department of Education provides funding for substance abuse prevention, however mainly through state systems. Safe and Drug-Free Schools program is the Federal Government's primary vehicle for reducing drug, alcohol, and tobacco use, and violence, through education and prevention activities in our Nation's schools. This program is designed to prevent violence in and around schools, and strengthen programs that prevent the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, involve parents, and are coordinated with related federal, state, and community efforts and resources.
- Federal Register provides current information on federal public grants.
- Grants.gov allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies. Grants.gov is THE single access point for over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 Federal grant-making agencies.
- National Institute of Health provides funding opportunities for research projects on substance abuse.
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism provides grants for research projects on alcohol-related problems.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse provides grants for research on other drugs.
- Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention provides substance abuse and delinquency prevention grants.
- Office of National Drug Control Policy coordinates the Drug Free Community grants.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides funding for various mental health issues including substance abuse prevention and treatment.
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Grants Net is an Internet application tool created by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Grants Management (OGM) for finding and exchanging information about HHS and other Federal grant programs.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development supports a decent, safe, and sanitary home and suitable living environment for every American. HUD's Neighborhood Networks provides basic information and knowledge about the importance of neighborhood networks and coalitions, etc. Also review Weekly Funding Opportunities.
- U.S. Department of Justice is the leading federal law enforcement agency. Programs cover issues such as domestic violence, teen courts, gun violence, gangs, delinquency and community policing.
- Weed and Seed is a strategy to control violent crime, drug trafficking, and drug-related crime in targeted areas and to provide a safe environment for residents to live, work, and raise their families.
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Private Grants
These websites provide information about grants and/or provide a list of funding opportunities. Some sites also provide useful tips and information on applying for grants in general.
- American Legacy Foundation is dedicated to reducing tobacco use in the United States with major initiatives reaching youth, women, and priority populations through grant awards, research initiatives, marketing campaigns, training programs, and collaboration with national and local partners.
- Charles Stewart Mott Foundation supports efforts that promote a just, equitable, and sustainable society and enhance the community.
- Christopher D. Smithers Foundation is dedicated to education about, and understanding of, the disease of alcoholism and drug dependence.
- Donald W. Reynolds Foundation supports community services programs and various other programs. Select the drop-down menu that says "Guidelines & RFPs."
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is the largest foundation in the United States devoted to improving the health and health care of all Americans. They concentrate on grantmaking in four areas: to assure that all Americans have access to basic health care at reasonable cost; to improve care and support for people with chronic health conditions; to promote healthy communities and lifestyles; and to reduce the personal, social and economic harm caused by substance abuse (including tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs).
- W.K. Kellogg Foundation provides support for people to help themselves through the practical application of knowledge and resources to improve their quality of life and that of future generations.
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Please note some of these entities may charge for services related to grant consultation. CSAP's Western Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies does not endorse or support any particular business. These referrals are provided for the free information on the websites only.
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