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I. The Funding Process: An Overview of Grantsmanship
II. Information Sources for Rural Health Funding
A. Federal Information Sources
C. Private Information Sources
Statewide Foundation Directories
IV. Electronic Funding Resources
V. Health Professional Scholarships and Education Funding
VIII. Publishers' Contact Information
Appendix A - State Offices of Rural Health
Appendix B - USDHHS Regional Offices for Financial Assistance Information
Appendix C - Selected Foundations Contributing to Rural Health Projects
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Figure 2: Steps in the Funding Process
Figure 3: Information Sources for Federal, State and Private Funding
Figure 4: Information Sources by Type of Funding Search
Providing health care services to much of rural America has become increasingly difficult in recent years. During the 1970s, rural communities thrived with economic expansion and unprecedented population growth. At that time, rural health providers represented viable institutions offering an array of medical services to their communities. By the early 1980s, however, thousands of communities were confronted with downturns in agriculture, mining, timber, and manufacturing -- bringing a near halt to population growth and eroding health care services, as well.
A new statistical profile of rural America emerged: one with a greater number of unemployed and underemployed residents, a greater number of residents with little or no health insurance, and a higher proportion of both young and old residents. The collapse of health care services in many areas, such as rural hospital closures, began to feed and accelerate this transformation.
In the 1990's, rural health care providers began to rally in the face of this challenge. They have been developing new strategies for meeting the needs of their communities, and have been working creatively with their colleagues and neighboring communities to maximize resources.
Much of that effort has been enhanced with financial and technical assistance from federal, state, and private institutions. In the spirit of that same assistance, this publication is offered to those who are working to assure and improve health care in rural America now and throughout the decade.
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The process of grantsmanship covers a broad scope of activities including preliminary planning and research, proposal development, and proposal follow-up. Throughout this process, two questions are commonly asked by grantseekers, "Where is the money available?" and "How do I get funding?" The following discussion addresses these questions and provides information for grantseekers in search of funding dollars.
Where Does the Money Come From?
The two primary sources of grant money are public and private funds. Public funds are obtained from governmental units, such as federal, state, and local agencies. Private funds, on the other hand, come from organizations involved in charitable giving, such as foundations, direct giving programs, voluntary agencies, and community groups (see Figure 1).
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Public Funding
The federal government administers several types of grants designed to accomplish different purposes, such as conducting scientific research, demonstrating a particular theory, or delivering services to a specific population. Examples of these grants include:
In addition to federal funding, state and local agencies also administer grants. Monies used to support these programs are obtained primarily through state and local tax revenues and funds received from the federal government (e.g., block and formula grants).
Private Funding
Private funding can be obtained from a variety of sources, such as foundations, corporations, voluntary agencies and community groups. For the most part, philanthropic organizations fund programs which either address their individual interests (e.g., farm safety) or benefit a particular group (e.g., company employees and their dependents). For example, the Brookdale Foundation, which focuses on the needs of the elderly, supports a surrogate parenting program for grandparents and other relatives who have taken on the responsibility of surrogate parenting when the biological parents are unwilling or unable to do so.
A brief description of the major types of philanthropic organizations is provided below.
1) Private foundations - foundations which receive income from an individual, family or group of individuals. The funding priorities of private foundations are usually based on the personal philosophies of the founding members. The two private foundations that probably make the most grants for rural health projects are the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation of Princeton, N.J. and the R.W. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, MI.
2) Corporate foundations - foundations which receive contributions from a profit-making entity, such as a corporation (e.g., Citigroup Foundation).
3) Community foundations - foundations involved in grant giving within a specific community, state, or region (e.g., Northwest Area Foundation).
4) Direct giving programs - philanthropic arms of corporations which donate goods and services for charitable causes (e.g., IBM Corporation).
5) Voluntary agencies - private organizations which support charitable programs that are consistent with their overall mission. The American Red Cross, for example, provides printed materials and staff consultation for health projects in various communities.
6) Community groups - local organizations which focus on supporting projects within their communities. Examples of these organizations include churches, Junior Leagues, and civic associations.
Foundation directories are listed in Section II.C. Foundations that are particularly active in rural health are listed in Appendix C.
How Can I Obtain Funding?
Regardless of the type of funding desired, the grantsmanship process involves three distinct phases: preliminary planning and research, effective proposal writing, and proposal follow-up. To complete these phases successfully, the grantseeker should consider the following steps.
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Although not exhaustive, these steps provide a general "game plan" for individuals embarking on a grant search. By following these guidelines, grantseekers can prepare a more effective funding strategy and increase their overall chances of success. Additional "how-to" resources discussing the grantsmanship process are provided in the Recommended Reading section of this publication.
How Do I Get Started?
Perhaps the hardest part of the grantsmanship process is getting started! With this in mind, the following checklist has been developed to help grantseekers get off on the right track.
Once a program need has been determined, grantseekers must begin the task of identifying potential funding sources. The following section outlines the range of investigative tools and directories available to grantseekers and describes information sources for both public and private funding (see Figure 3).
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Federal Agency Grant Offices USDHHS Regional Offices
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State Offices of Rural Health State Health Departments |
Foundation Center Libraries
Local Libraries RIC |
Databases | CFDA* | CFDA* | FC Search |
Publications | Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)*
Federal Grants & Contracts Weekly Federal Register* Government Assistance Almanac NIH Guide for Grants & Contracts* |
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)*
Government Assistance Almanac Local/State Funding Reports State Catalogs** |
Foundations:
The Foundation Directory Foundation Grants Index Guide to US Foundations State Foundation Directories+
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Corporate Foundation Profiles+ Corporate Giving Directory Directory of Corporate & Foundation Givers National Directory of Corporate Giving State Foundation Directories+ |
The Catalog is an annual listing of funding programs sponsored by the federal government. Information on grant eligibility, application procedures, selection criteria, and program deadlines can be obtained through a variety of indexes including subject, function, and agency. Many large public libraries also maintain a copy. (For information on electronic access, see Section IV.)
Commerce Business Daily. U.S. Department of Commerce. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. Published daily. URL: http://cbdnet.gpo.gov/
The Commerce Business Daily is published five times a week and includes announcements of proposed government procurements, contract awards, and sales of surplus property. (For information on electronic access to CBD, see Section IV.)
Community Health Funding Report. G. Gill, editor. Silver Spring, MD: CD Publications. Bimonthly series.
Information on both public and private funding programs is outlined in this bimonthly publication. Programs supporting AIDS, community/migrant health, health education, maternal and child health, mental health, and substance abuse are presented. Also included in the report are updates on federal regulations and legislation. (Web site info: http://www.cdpublications.com/funding/communityhealthfunding.htm ).
Federal Assistance Monitor. Silver Spring, MD: CD Publications. Bi-weekly series.
This bi-weekly newsletter gives a comprehensive review of federal funding announcements, private grants, rule changes, and legislative actions affecting all community programs, including social services, education, and health, plus tips on funding.
Federal Funding Sources for Rural Areas. M. L. Reynnells. Rural Information Center Publication Series. Beltsville, MD: National Agricultural Library, Rural Information Center. Annual series.
This annual publication highlights federal grant opportunities relevant
to rural areas. The program descriptions are taken from the Catalog
of Federal Domestic Assistance. A subject index is included along with
a listing of programs by department.
Online version also available.
Federal Grants and Contracts Weekly. Frederick, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc. Weekly series.
This publication, produced 50 times a year, includes information on federal grants and contracts related to research, training, and services. Federal Grants highlights grant and contract notices from both the Federal Register and the Commerce Business Daily. Online version also available.
Federal Grants Management Handbook. Thompson Publishing Group Staff. Washington, DC: Thompson Publishing Group.
This continually updated, two-volume set includes a guide that analyzes, interprets, and presents complex grant administration requirements, including key financial management rules, compliance, requirements, and various management options. Current Developments, a monthly newsletter section, keeps track of recent events affecting federal grant administration. Online version also available.
Federal Register. U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, Office of the Federal Register. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. Published daily. URL: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aces140.html
The Federal Register is published daily, Monday through Friday, and provides information on federal assistance (e.g., grants and contracts), legal notices, meeting announcements, and public regulations. The Federal Register is also available at many large public libraries. (For information on electronic access, see Section IV.)
Government Assistance Almanac: The Guide to All Federal Financial and Other Domestic Programs. J. R. Dumouchel. Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, Inc. Annual series.
The Government Assistance Almanac highlights the 1,288 federal assistance programs published in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. Easy to use indexes assist grantseekers in identifying federal programs relevant to their funding area. For each entry, specifics about the program's type, purpose, eligibility, and contacts are reviewed.
Guide to Federal Funding for Governments and Non-Profits. C. Edwards, editor. Arlington, VA: Government Information Services. Year-end annual with monthly updates.
The annual guide describes federal grant programs in a variety of areas, such as health, human services, community development, and child care. Programs for special populations, such as Native Americans, are also included. As a supplement to the guide, a monthly update is published to reflect program changes throughout the year.
Health Grants and Contracts Weekly. Frederick, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc. Weekly series.
This weekly series presents health grant information for both public and private institutions. Selected grant information from the Federal Register, Commerce Business Daily, and NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts is included.
NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. Washington, DC. Weekly series. URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/index.html
This weekly publication announces the extramural research activities funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In 1995, the printed version of this publication was discontinued; it is only available electronically. (See Section IV for more information on electronic access.)
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget, and U.S. General Services Administration. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. Year-end annual with mid-year update. URL: http://www.cfda.gov.
The Catalog includes a listing of the federal block and formula grants which are administered directly through state agencies. Many large public libraries also maintain a copy.
Local/State Funding Report. Washington, D.C.: Government Information Services. Weekly series.
This weekly publication reports on federal and private sector funding for local and state governments and for nonprofit organizations.
State Offices of Rural Health
The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy provides funding for state Offices of Rural Health in all fifty states. Each state office identifies state programs relating to rural health and provides technical assistance to organizations interested in obtaining financial assistance. These offices also serve as information clearinghouses on rural health care issues, research findings relevant to rural health care, recruitment and retention issues of health professionals, and innovative approaches to the delivery of health care in rural areas. A list of these offices is provided in Appendix A.
State Governmental Agencies
Agencies administering grant programs are also useful sources of funding information. Examples of departments supporting rural health activities include health, mental health/substance abuse, social services, and transportation. A directory of these agencies should be available through your local library. The Centers for Disease Control also maintains links to state and selected county health department web sites on its "Information Networks and Other Information Sources" web page. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/other.htm.
In some states, information on local assistance programs is often published within a state catalog or directory. For more information about these resources, contact your local library or State Department of Planning.
Many of these resources are published by The Foundation Center, an independent service group established "...to provide an authoritative source of information on private philanthropic giving." The Foundation Center disseminates its information through a core reference collection located in over 100 libraries nationwide. To learn more about these participating libraries, contact The Foundation Center at 1-800-424-9836, or visit their Website at: http://www.fdncenter.org. (See Section IV for more information on electronic access.)
Annual Register of Grant Support: A Directory of Funding Sources. New Providence, NJ: R. R. Bowker. Annual Series.
Updated yearly, this directory lists over 3,000 organizations, foundations and corporations organized by 11 major subject areas, and categorized by three indexes: subject, organization and program, and geographical. Also included is a step-by-step proposal writing guide.
Chronicle of Philanthropy. Washington, DC: The Chronicle. Biweekly
series. URL: The Chronicle, a biweekly series, reports news of interest to
both grant seekers and grant givers, including trends in funding, summaries
of annual reports from foundations, lists of awards, and a calendar of
philanthropic events.
Corporate Foundation Profiles. 12th ed. New York, NY: Foundation
Center, 2002.
Corporate Foundation Profiles, a supplement to the National
Directory of Corporate Giving, provides a detailed examination of over
200 of the largest corporate foundations. Program policies, funding guidelines,
recently awarded grants, and trends in giving are included for each foundation.
Corporate Giving Directory. Farmington Hills, MI: The Taft Group
(Gale Publishing). Annual series.
This sourcebook presents the grant-giving activity of the 1,000 largest
corporate foundations. Aside from financial data, the directory also provides
useful information on corporate philosophies, priorities, and grant officers.
Multiple indexes are available for easy reference.
Corporate Philanthropy Report. Frederick, MD: Aspen Publishers,
Inc. Monthly series.
This monthly newsletter gives the inside view on the critical issues
influencing corporate philanthropy that can shape development of corporate
contributions strategies. Essential information for nonprofit and corporate
professionals who develop and operate philanthropic fundraising is included.
Corporate Yellow Book: Who's Who at the Leading U.S. Companies.
New York: Leadership Directories. Quarterly series.
A guide to information on executives who manage the leading U.S. Companies,
this resource includes over 1,000 companies, their corporate executives,
and board members. A useful industry index divides the corporations into
subject areas such as health and medical services and products, pharmaceuticals,
and telecommunications.
Directory of Biomedical and Health Care Grants. Phoenix, AZ:
Oryx Press. Annual series.
This directory lists over 3,000 federal, state, and private grants related
to health programs. The directory covers such health topics as AIDS, alcohol
abuse, behavioral medicine, child/maternal health, community outreach,
and health care delivery.
Directory of Health Grants. 2nd edition. Loxahatchee, FL:
Research Grant Guides, 1998.
This directory provides a listing by state of more than 700 foundations.
Foundation profiles include information on grants available to nonprofit
organizations for health and hospital services. Also included is an article
entitled "Raising Funds During Health Care Reform: Surviving the Chaos."
Note: This directory is being discontinued with the second edition, but
copies are still available.
Directory of Research Grants. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press. Annual
series.
A listing of federal, private, and educational institution based research
grants is featured in this annually published directory. Includes information
on more than 5,100 current programs from 1,880 sponsors, including U.S.
and foreign foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other organizations.
Subject areas used in this publication for scholarships, fellowships, conferences
and internships include: health care administration, AIDS/HIV, cardiology,
immunology, psychology, and Native Americans.
Foundation and Corporate Grants Alert. Frederick, MD: Aspen Publishers,
Inc. Monthly series.
Compiled monthly, this report covers the nation's foundation and corporate
funds through advanced inside information on private giving, including
amounts and purpose of awards, and contacts and tips to improve chances
of winning funding.
The Foundation Directory. Foundation Center Staff, and Margaret
Mary Feczko, editors. New York, NY: Foundation Center. Annual series.
The Foundation Directory provides general information on the
nation's top grantmaking programs. This resource features key facts on
the nation's top 10,000 foundations by total giving. Describes the
funding activity of over 6,700 U.S. foundations holding assets of more
than $2 million or giving of at least $200,000 annually. For each foundation,
details on financial status, purpose and activities, types of support,
program limitations, and application procedures are included.
The Foundation Directory, Part. 2. S. Olson, and M. Ziomkowski,
editors. New York, NY: Foundation Center. Biennial. 2002.
This directory focuses on mid-sized foundations and highlights more
than 4,200 grantmakers' holding assets of less than $1 million and conducting
annual giving campaigns of between $25,000 and $100,000. Financial data
are featured for each foundation, along with examples of recently awarded
grants.
Foundation Directory Supplement. New York, NY: Foundation Center.
Updates Foundation Directory and Foundation Directory, Part 2.
Foundation Finder. New York, NY: Foundation Center. A free
database that provides basic facts on more than 70,000 private and community
foundations in the U.S. Search by foundation name. Available
at: http://lnp.fdncenter.org/finder.html.
Foundation Grants Index on CD-ROM. New York, NY: Foundation Center.
Annual. December 2001.
The Foundation Grants Index provides cumulative listings of grants
awarded by more than 1,000 foundations. Entries are indexed by subject
area, grant recipients, geographic interest, and type of program support.
This resource is especially useful for individuals tracking a particular
type of funding, such as health and human services.
Foundation Grants to Individuals. New York, NY: Foundation Center.
Annual series.
This publication describes over 2,250 independent and corporate foundations
that are most likely to support an individual grant application. Chapters
include general welfare and medical assistance, education grants, and grants
for company employees.
Foundation 1000. New York, NY: Foundation Center. Semiannual
series.
This reference features the giving activity of the top 1,000 grantmakers
published in The Foundation Directory. Comprehensive analyses are
presented for each foundation describing their geographic interest, recipient
type, area of support, and programs funded. Foundation 1000 is especially
helpful when extensive research is required on a particular funder.
Foundation Reporter. Farmington Hills, MI: The Taft Group (Gale
Publishing). Annual series.
Ten indexes help locate information on America's leading 1,000 foundations.
Entries include contact, application and review procedures, new initiatives,
and contributions analysis. Biographical information on officers and directors
is also included. This title is also available in a customized edition
on diskette or magnetic tape.
Grantmakers Directory. San Diego, CA: National Network
of Grantmakers, 2000-2001.
This directory lists over 200 funders of social and economic justice
work and 20 foundation-related resource organizations. Grantmakers
are listed alphabetically, by funding priority, and by geographic limitations.
A notation is made for organizations that accept the common grant application
form. Extensive indexes are provided.
Grants for Health-Related Nonprofit Organizations: A Guide to Non-Research
Funding. Frederick, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc., 1995.
This directory provides profiles of over 500 private and corporate health-related
funding organizations. Profiles include contact information, geographic
restrictions, giving priorities, examples of recent grants awarded, and
application information. Also included are grantseeking tips and
an appendix of additional grantseeking resources.
Grantsmanship Center Magazine. Los Angeles, CA: The Grantsmanship
Center. Quarterly series. URL: http://www.tgci.com/publications/magazine.htm
This publication is distributed free of charge to nonprofit organizations
and government agencies. Articles from past issues are also available
on the Web. Topics covered include proposal writing/grantseeking,
foundation/corporate funding, and government funding.
Guide to U.S. Foundations, Their Trustees, Officers, and Donors.
New York, NY: Foundation Center. Annual series.
Volume One provides information on over 39,000 private, corporate, and
community foundations. Entries include donor information, publications
for further research, and giving limitations. Volume Two includes a comprehensive
index of trustees, officers, and donors affiliated with foundations as
board members, donors, and volunteers.
Health Funds Grants Resources Yearbook. 9th ed. Manasquan, NJ:
Health Resources Publishing, 2001.
This publication provides information on the health grant priorities
of major foundations, corporations, and the federal government, including
trends in health care giving. Assistance to the grantseeker is provided
through planning charts and worksheets. A section on "community-rural health"
is included.
Health Grants Funding Alert. Manasquan, NJ:: Health Resources
Publishing. Monthly series.
Supplying the latest news on federal, foundation and corporate grants
for health, this monthly newsletter supplies current information on changes
and additions in foundation funding interests and priorities. Profiles
of major health funding foundations and corporations are included, along
with an overview of the health funding scene.
Health Policy Grantmaking: A Report on Foundation Trends. New
York, NY: Foundation Center, 1998. 60 pp.
This report provides information on the health policy share of foundation
giving for health, presents growth areas in health policy funding, and
identifies leading grantmakers by funding level and programmatic interests.
Profiles for over 15 leading national and state foundations are included.
National Directory of Corporate Giving. 8th ed. New York, NY:
Foundation Center, 2002. Irregular series.
The National Directory highlights the funding activity of over
2,000 organizations involved in corporate giving. Grantseekers can evaluate
the health priorities of each grantmaker by using the current giving section
of the directory. Data regarding personnel, application requirements, financial
status, and giving limitations are provided for each entry.
National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations. Rockville, MD:
The Taft Group. Annual Series. Two volumes.
More than 250,000 organizations, many with incomes in excess of $100,000
are listed in this comprehensive directory. Exact annual income figures
are reported along with organization name, address, and phone number. Volume
One lists organizations with annual revenues of $100,000 or more, and Volume
Two covers organizations with annual revenues between $25,000 and $99,999.
National Guide to Funding in Health. 7th ed. New York, NY: Foundation
Center, 2001. 2,447 pp.
The National Guide describes over 10,000 grantmakers involved
in awards to hospitals, community health organizations, universities, and
research institutes. In addition to general program data, grant descriptions
are also provided for many of the foundations listed.
For additional information on state foundation resources, see the Foundation
Center's web site for Topical Resource Lists, State
and Local Funding Directories: A Bibliography.
Alabama
Southeastern Foundations II: A Profile of the Region's Grantmaking
Community. New York, NY: Foundation Center, 1999.
Alaska
Philanthropy Northwest Member Directory. Seattle,
WA; Philanthropy Northwest, 2002.
Arizona
Arkansas
Southeastern Foundations II: A Profile of the Region's Grantmaking
Community. New York, NY: Foundation Center, 1999.
California
Guide to California Foundations. 11th edition. San Francisco,
CA: Northern California Grantmakers, 1999. (Sample pages available at:
http://www.ncg.org/aboutncg/guid.html.)
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Florida State Grant Programs. Miami, FL: Florida Funding Publications.
Annual.
Southeastern Foundations II: A Profile of the Region's Grantmaking
Community. New York, NY: Foundation Center, 1999.
Georgia
Southeastern Foundations II: A Profile of the Region's Grantmaking
Community. New York, NY: Foundation Center, 1999.
Idaho
Philanthropy Northwest Member Directory. Seattle,
WA; Philanthropy Northwest, 2002.
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
The Kentucky Foundation Directory. Cincinnati, OH: MR and Company.
Annual series.
Southeastern Foundations II: A Profile of the Region's Grantmaking
Community. New York, NY: Foundation Center, 1999.
Louisiana
Southeastern Foundations II: A Profile of the Region's Grantmaking
Community. New York, NY: Foundation Center, 1999.
Maine
Maryland
Index of Private Foundation Reports and Supplemental Index. Maryland
Attorney General's Office. Baltimore, MD: Attorney General's Office. Annual
series.
Maryland Funders. Ellicott City, MD: Maryland Funders/Hieu
Press, 2001-2002.
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Guide to Minnesota Grantmakers. Minneapolis, MN: Minnesota
Council on Foundations, 2001-2002.
Mississippi
Missouri
Directory of Missouri Grantmakers. 4th ed. New York, NY: Foundation
Center, 2001.
Montana
Philanthropy Northwest Member Directory. Seattle,
WA; Philanthropy Northwest, 2002.
Nebraska
Nebraska Foundation Directory. Omaha, NE: Junior League
of Omaha, 2000. [Latest as of 2002. Next edition expected: 2003].
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Directory of Foundations. Shaftsbury, VT:
CPG Enterprises, 2002, Second Edition.
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Southeastern Foundations II: A Profile of the Region's Grantmaking
Community. New York, NY: Foundation Center, 1999.
Ohio
Guide to Ohio Grantmakers, 1st edition. New York, NY: The
Foundation Center, 2001.
Oklahoma
Oregon
Oregon Foundation DataBook. Portland, OR: C&D Publishing,
2000. Sample pages available at: http://www.foundationdatabook.com/or1.html.
Philanthropy Northwest Member Directory. Seattle,
WA; Philanthropy Northwest, 2002.
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Southeastern Foundations II: A Profile of the Region's Grantmaking
Community. New York, NY: Foundation Center, 1999.
South Dakota
Tennessee
Southeastern Foundations II: A Profile of the Region's Grantmaking
Community. New York, NY: Foundation Center, 1999.
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Southeastern Foundations II: A Profile of the Region's Grantmaking
Community. New York, NY: Foundation Center, 1999.
Washington
Philanthropy Northwest Member Directory. Seattle,
WA; Philanthropy Northwest, 2002.
Washington Foundation DataBook. Portland, OR: C&D Publishing,
January 2002. Sample pages available at: http://www.foundationdatabook.com/wa1.html.
West Virginia
West Virginia Foundation Directory. Charleston, WV: Kanawha
County Public Library, 1995. [Latest edition as of 2002].
Wisconsin
Wyoming
This newsletter provides coverage of federal, foundation, and private
grant opportunities for child welfare programs, mental health, substance
abuse, health care, and other programs for families, children, and youth.
Also included are updates on the federal budget and entitlement programs.
Community Health Funding Report. Silver Spring, MD: CD
Publications. Monthly Newsletter.
This newsletter highlights funding sources for substance abuse, teen
pregnancy, minority health care, maternal/child health, chronic illness,
mental health and AIDS programs. It includes both public and private
grant announcements, tips for preparing grant applications, and updates
on federal budget allocations.
Directory of Building and Equipment Grants. 6th ed. Loxahatchee,
FL: Research Grant Guides, 2001.
This national, comprehensive guide lists funding sources for equipment,
building, and renovation grants, including 600 foundation profiles and
descriptions of federal programs.
Directory of Operating Grants. 6th ed. Loxahatchee, FL: Research
Grant Guides, 2001.
Operating grants are considered to be those grants that cover general
operating support of an organization, not restricting the award to a certain
project or specified activity. This directory lists 650 foundations by
state and includes funding information such as foundation address, contact
person, subject area, and grant amounts.
Federal Grants Manual for Youth Programs. Washington, DC: Institute
for Youth Development. Vol. I, 1999, 374 pp.; Vol. II, 2000, 500 pp.
The first volume of this comprehensive manual lists programs for at-risk
youth funded by the Department of Health and Human Services. It describes
61 programs in detail, including focus area, eligibility criteria, application
instructions, average grant award, and average length of grant. Volume
II lists 74 additional youth programs funded by other cabinet-level departments
and agencies. Also included is a guide to writing grant proposals
and a report of accomplishments to date for each program.
Grants for Children and Youth. New York NY: Foundation Center,
Dec. 2001. 554 pp.
Grants to support neonatal care, services for abused children, adolescent
pregnancy prevention, and youth centers are featured in this directory.
Grants for Mental Health, Addictions, and Crisis Services. New
York, NY: Foundation Center, 2001. 162 pp.
Grants to hospitals, health centers, residential treatment facilities,
mental health associations and group homes are targeted. Funds are categorized
for addiction prevention and treatment, hotline/crisis intervention services,
and for public education.
Grants for Minorities. New York, NY: Foundation Center, 2001.
344 pp.
Ethnic groups and minorities such as Native Americans, African Americans,
and Hispanics are the subject of this foundation directory.
Grants for Physically and Mentally Disabled. New York, NY: Foundation
Center, 2001. 174 pp.
Grants listed in this directory are targeted for hospitals and primary
care facilities for education, medical and dental care, and diagnosis and
evaluation.
Grants for Women and Girls. New York, NY: Foundation Center,
2001. 270 pp.
Grants for health programs, pregnancy programs, education, and prevention
are listed in this foundation directory.
National Guide to Funding in AIDS. 2nd ed. New York, NY:
Foundation Center, 2001. 206 pp.
This guide replaces AIDS Funding: A Guide to Giving by Foundations
and Charitable Organizations. It lists over 600 foundations,
corporated giving programs, and public charities who have demonstrated
a commitment to AIDS-related services and research. Over 760 sample
grants are included.
National Guide to Funding in Aging. 6th ed. New York, NY:
Foundation Center, 2000. [Not scheduled for revision as of 8/02].
Grantmakers featured in this guide provide funding for senior citizen
programs and institutions such as hospitals, community centers, nursing
homes, and continuing education facilities. Over 1,400 funding sources
are listed, along with over 2,200 samples of recent grants.
Substance Abuse Funding News. Silver Spring, MD: CD Publications.
Bi-weekly series.
This newsletter, published twice monthly, provides detailed coverage
of private and federal funding opportunities nationwide for alcohol and
substance abuse programs. Also available online.
According to The Foundation Center, over 800 of the nation's 29,000
foundations publish annual reports. These reports represent the most complete,
up to date, information published about foundations. Grantseekers interested
in obtaining these reports should contact the foundations directly. When
requesting these reports, they should also ask to be placed on the foundation's
mailing list. This will increase their likelihood of receiving materials
related to upcoming grants.
State Attorney General's Office
Another source of information on private funders is the State Attorney
General's office. By law, each foundation and charitable trust is required
to submit an annual tax return outlining their assets and grants awarded
for the year. These returns are particularly helpful when researching small
organizations who may not publish separate, annual reports.
Local Libraries
Perhaps the best, and often overlooked, resource for grantseekers is
the local public library. As previously mentioned, more than 100 U.S. libraries
participate in The Foundation Center's extensive library network. These
libraries maintain many of the funding sourcebooks listed in this publication.
Many local and regional libraries also maintain reference collections
on community foundations. State funding directories, foundation annual
reports, and local newspaper files (e.g., newspaper clippings or magazine
articles) are a few examples of resource materials available from some
of these libraries.
Federal agencies provide useful funding information through their grant
offices, information centers, and published announcements. A selected list
of agencies and information centers is provided below, along with a brief
description of their activities relating to rural health.
Administration on Aging (AOA)
Grants Management Division, Rm. 4257
National Aging Information Center (NAIC)
AOA funds a variety of research and training grants aimed at improving
the quality of life and services for older Americans, including those living
in rural areas. AOA's major research areas include nutrition, Indian populations,
and discretionary programs focusing on diseases of older Americans.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
AHRQ's purpose is to enhance the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness
of health care services and to improve access to that care. As part of
their extramural research program, they fund research investigating the
delivery of health services in rural areas. A mailing list is maintained
by the AHRQ staff for dissemination of new grant announcements.
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
ARC funds the construction and operation of primary health care facilities
in Appalachian states through their "Appalachian 202 Health Programs."
ARC also supports the recruitment of health professions into designated
Health Professional Shortage Areas located within the Appalachian states
including: AL, KY, MD, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, and WV.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
The Grants Management Branch (GMB) is responsible for the awarding and
administration of CDC’s grants and cooperative agreements and those of
the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). Application
packets for current competitive Program Announcements may be requested
by calling 1-888-Grants4, an automated voice mail system organized by Program
Announcement number. Requests may also be submitted by E-mail to
gmbinbox@cdc.gov. Grant
CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN)
NPIN maintains an extensive database of information on both public and
private funding sources which support community-based HIV/AIDS, STD, and
TB services. Specific funding information accessible through the
database includes application processes, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Department of Labor
Through their Adult Training Program, ETA provides training for economically
disadvantaged Native Americans and migrant farm workers.
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS is responsible for administering the Medicare/Medicaid programs
of the federal government. CMS funds a small number of research and demonstration
programs. CMS is also funding a limited number of telemedicine research
and demonstration projects. In addition, this agency is available to inform
local medical practices of their eligibility for special federal reimbursement
programs such as Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Office of Rural Health Policy
Bureau of Health Professions
Bureau of Primary Health Care
HIV/AIDS Bureau
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
HRSA has leadership responsibility for general health service and resource
issues relating to access, equity, quality, and cost of care. It funds
a variety of programs supporting primary care (e.g., community and migrant
health centers), maternal and child health activities, health professionals
training, rural health outreach, special populations, and health resources
development.
Indian Health Service (IHS)
IHS coordinates the funding activities for projects examining the health
status of American Indians and Native Americans. A variety of projects
are funded by IHS which study the behavioral, biomedical, and epidemiologic
aspects of disease in this population.
National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect (NCCAN)
NCCAN, located within the Administration on Children, Youth and Families
(ACYF), DHHS, publishes a variety of information relating to funding programs
for child abuse, neglect and family violence.
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
NCADI provides information and application kits for grants administered
by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),
and it provides grant information for the National Institute on Drug Abuse
(NIDA), and the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA).
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
NIOSH conducts research and demonstration grants relating to occupational
safety and health problems, including those problems which result from
the agricultural environment (e.g., noise-induced loss of hearing).
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
ORMHR coordinates the National Institute of Mental Health's research
activities aimed at improving and strengthening the quality of mental health
services delivered to rural Americans.
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Behavioral and Social Research Program
Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology Program
NIA focuses on the health of older Americans and supports research activities
examining the health and aging process among older, rural populations.
Office of Minority Health
OMH-RC provides information on a variety of minority-related funding
projects supported by the Office of Minority Health, DHHS, through their
toll-free information line and Grants Fact Sheet Series. Information about
technical assistance programs (e.g., grants writing workshops) is also
maintained by the Center.
Rural Housing Service
RHS provides affordable, low-interest loans to rural communities in
need of expansion or construction of public facilities, such as fire stations,
hospitals, and clinics.
Rural Information Center (RIC)
The Rural Information Center (RIC) provides information and referral
services to local, state, and federal government officials; community organizations;
rural electric and telephone cooperatives; libraries; businesses; and,
rural citizens working to maintain the vitality of America's rural areas.
RIC staff provides customized information products to specific inquiries
including assistance in economic revitalization issues; local government
planning projects; funding sources; technical assistance programs; research
studies; and other related issues.
Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP)
RTAP, a program of the Federal Transit Administration, disseminates
funding information on rural and specialized transportation programs supported
by the U.S. Departments of Transportation, Health and Human Services, and
Agriculture. Technical assistance and program information for both national
and state programs can be obtained from the clearinghouse.
Rural Utilities Service
The Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant and Loan Program provides
funding for the use of telecommunications, computer networks and related
technology in rural communities for improved access to educational resources
and medical/health care services. Although funding is primarily for equipment,
some consideration is given to associated costs for software, training,
and technical assistance.
US Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Regional Offices
Ten regional USDHHS offices provide information and assistance on federal
grant programs. For some programs (e.g., the National Health Service Corps
or Community and Migrant Health Centers), they are the best first contact
within HHS. A complete list of these offices is included in Appendix
B.
Private
Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP)
RCAP represents a national network of nonprofit organizations supported
primarily through federal agencies. Funding information and technical assistance
is available for rural communities concerned with safe drinking water and
sanitary waste disposal, as well as the problems of environ-mental health
of migrants, Native Americans, and isolated rural populations.
The Foundation Center
The Foundation Center operates as an independent service organization
established to provide a single authoritative source of information on
philanthropic giving. The Center also publishes a variety of books and
directories on the subject of private funding and provides a comprehensive
and up-to-date database, The Foundation Directory, on foundations
and corporate giving programs. Information from the database is available
electronically through custom searching and online services. The Foundation
Center maintains two national libraries, two regional libraries, and over
100 cooperative collections nationwide.
Grantmakers in Health
Grantmakers in Health operates as an educational organization serving
grantmakers. Its mission is to help grantmakers "... study the issues and
develop a forward-looking response to the changing health care system."
The Grantsmanship Center
The Grantsmanship Center conducts extensive training and educational
seminars on grantseeking, proposal writing, and funding. The Center also
maintains an extensive reference collection on funding and proposal writing,
and publishes a free newsletter, the Grantsmanship Center Magazine.
National Network of Grantmakers (NNG)
The NNG is a membership association of funders committed to “increasing
resources, financial and otherwise, to organizations working for social
and economic justice.” Members include individual donors, foundation
staff, board, and grantmaking
The Taft Group
The Taft Group, an imprint of Gale, researches and publishes information
on fundraising and nonprofit management as well as produces a variety of
sourcebooks outlining the giving of both corporations and private foundations.
Many of their publications are described in this guide. Originally
focusing on financial development and consulting, the Taft Group has developed
a database of information on individual, corporate and foundation
philanthropy.
A home page will often contain both graphics and text. Information is
accessed by using a mouse to select either a graphic icon or text that
is underlined, both of which provide links to additional information, such
as full text documents, or other related Web sites. Most Web pages provide
a link to return to the home page, and browser software includes a "back"
option to retrace steps through complex sites. Full text documents can
often be printed directly; otherwise they may be saved as text files and
printed using word processing software. Graphics can be saved and/or printed,
depending on availability of compatible graphics software installed on
the user's computer.
Throughout this publication, URLs are listed for agencies, organizations,
and publications, along with other information for that particular entry.
This section highlights relevant Web resources and lists additional Web
sites providing funding information, along with the URL and a brief description
of the site. Because the Web is a dynamic medium for information exchange,
both URLs and content change frequently. Although some Web addresses may
have changed since this publication was printed, federal agency and major
organization sites are relatively stable; when their URLs change, a link
from an outdated address to a new one is usually provided. Web search engines,
such as Yahoo or Alta Vista, can be used to locate a site by entering an
organization name, publication title, or significant keywords.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance - URL: http://www.cfda.gov/
In addition to the print resource, the online subscription service,
and the CD-ROM version, the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
is available free of charge on the World Wide Web. Keyword searching is
available for single words, word stems, or phrases, and words can be combined
using standard search operators. Search results are listed by relevance,
unless a different sort order is selected. Although the full text is available
for printing or downloading, records must be printed or saved one at a
time from the full text screen display. [For more information on
the print edition, see listing under "Federal Information
Sources".]
The Chronicle of Philanthropy - URL: http://www.philanthropy.com/
This publication issued bi-weekly, is a major source of news for the
nonprofit sector, including fundraisers and grantmakers. The Website offers
a summary of the contents of the current issue and about six months of
previous issues, as well as full text for selected articles. Complete text
of all articles is available only by subscription. Subscription information
for both print issues and E-mail updates is availabe at the Website, along
with conference announcements and links to other related Web resources.
[For more information on the print edition, see listing under "Private
Information Sources".]
Commerce Business Daily - URL: http://cbdnet.gpo.gov/
CBDNet provides a free listing of Government contracting opportunities
published in the Commerce Business Daily . Notices are kept in an
active file for 17 days and are then moved to the archive file. Keyword
searches can be performed in either file. Searches can be limited to a
specific section, and a browse option is also available for each section.
The active file is updated continuously. [For more information on
the print edition, see listing under "Federal Information
Sources".]
The Council on Foundations - URL: http://www.cof.org/
The Council on Foundations is a nonprofit membership association
of grantmaking foundations and corporations. Members of the Council include
nearly 1,500 independent, operating, family, community, public and company-sponsored
foundations, and corporate giving programs providing funding for education,
human services, health, science and research, environment, the arts, urban
planning and economic development. This Web site includes a Community
Foundation Locator to assist grantseekers in finding local sources
of funding. Searches can be performed using either a "View Map" for those
with advanced Web browsers, or a text menu. In either case, one can select
a region, then a state to retrieve a list of foundations. Links for those
foundations with Web sites provide additional information for some foundations.
Also available are selected full-text articles from Foundation News
and Commentary (URL: http://www.foundationnews.org/).
Federal Register - URL: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aces140.html
Free access to the Federal Register(#9) is provided for the current
three years. Each year is searched separately. The entire publication may
be searched, or searches can be limited to a specific section. An issue
date may be specified, a range of dates may be entered, or a search may
be limited to notices appearing before or after a specified date. Keyword
search options include single words, word stems, or phrases, and words
can be combined with standard search operators. [For more information
on the print edition, see listing under "Federal Information
Sources".]
The Foundation Center - URL: http://www.fdncenter.org/
The Foundation Center provides resources helpful in the grantseeking
process. This Web site provides a description of the Foundation Center's
resources and services; a listing of field offices with regional collections,
along with links to their home pages; and a complete listing of Foundation
Center publications. In addition to descriptive and ordering information
provided for all publications, tables of contents and sample entries are
included for new titles. Links are also provided to local Foundation Center
libraries and/or cooperating collections. The Foundation Center's weekly
online journal, Philanthropy News Digest, is available free at the
Website (URL: http://fdncenter.org/pnd/).
Full text is provided for the most recent eight weeks. Free E-mail subscriptions
can be requested. Also available free online is The Literature of the
Nonprofit Sector, a searchable bibliographic database containing more
than 14,000 entries, with abstracts for over 8,700.
The Grantsmanship Center - URL: http://www.tgci.com/
The Grantsmanship Center (TGC) is a primary source of fundraising training
and information for the nonprofit sector. TGC produces a wide range of
low-cost publications, as well as The Granstmanship Center Magazine,
which is distributed free of charge to staff of nonprofit organizations
and government agencies. The magazine is also available on the TGC Web
site and can be searched free of charge. Included in TGC publications is
the full text of an article by Christie I. Baxter, A Basic Guide to
Program-Related Investments (URL: http://www.tgci.com/publications/97fall/abasgui.htm).
GrantsNet - URL: http://www.hhs.gov/grantsnet/
GrantsNet is a free service provided by the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS) to assist the general public in finding information
about HHS and other Federal grant programs. Information is available on
funding resources by topic or agency as well as application procedures.
A list of key contacts for Federal grant making agencies is provided, as
well as a calendar listing workshops, seminars, and conferences available
to grants management professionals. Documents such as grants policy directives
and the Grants Administration Manual are also available.
NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts -URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/index.html
Since 1995, the NIH Guide for Grants and Contractsis only available
in electronic format. Each issue contains notices for new grant announcements,
availability of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Applications
(RFAs), as well as ongoing program announcements. Issues are provided back
to 1992 and can be browsed by selecting year, then weekly publication date.
Retrieval can be limited to Notices, Program Announcements, or Requests
for Applications. The guide is also searchable by keywords or phrases.
Search help is available online.
NonProfit Gateway - URL: http://www.nonprofit.gov/
This Website provides "a network of links to Federal government information
and services," divided into four sections: (1) Department/Agency NonProfit
Gateways, (2) Directory of the Federal Government (Executive, Legislative,
and Judicial branches), (3) Information Services and Links, and (4) Nonprofit
Resources. A "Master Search" option allows searching of more than 530,000
government Web pages by keyword or phrase. The "Local Search" links to
a specific department/agency search engine to search an individual site.
Philanthropy News Network (PNN) Online (formerly Philanthropy
Journal Online) - URL: http://pnnonline.org/
PNN Online is a daily online news service for the nonprofit sector.
It is a leading source of nonprofit news, information and links, including
the Meta-Index of Nonprofit Organizations.
Telemedicine Research Center/Telemedicine Information Exchange -
URL: http://tie.telemed.org
The Telemedicine Research Center Web site provides access to several
searchable databases, including one for funding sources, and another which
provides descriptions of funded programs.
While many federal and foundation grants are used to support health-related
programs, some programs also support educational activities through scholarships
and other programs. The following pages include resources useful in retrieving
scholarship and loan information.
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance lists financial support
for various health education programs including nursing, medicine, allied
health, and the National Health Service Corps. Most federal grants
and loans are distributed via colleges and universities. It is therefore
necessary to check with the Financial Aid office of an institution for
available loans and grants.
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance lists financial support
for various health education programs including nursing, medicine, allied
health, and the National Health Service Corps. Most federal grants
and loans are distributed via colleges and universities. It is therefore
necessary to check with the Financial Aid office of an institution for
available loans and grants.
Federal Agencies
Health Resources Services Administration
Diversity Programs Office
Division of Medicine & Dentistry
Division of Nursing
Student Assistance Division
National Health Service Corps Division
Jobs and Scholarships
State Information
Most states have a Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program in operation.
For information on these programs, contact your state Office of Rural Health
(see Appendix A for contact information) or state Department of Health.
Graduate Medical Education Directory. Chicago, IL: American Medical
Association. Annual series.
A publication of the American Medical Association, this directory highlights
the various programs around the United States for the different specialty
areas of graduate medical education.
Grants for Scholarships, Student Aid, and Loans. New York, NY:
Foundation Center, 2001/2002.
This general guide focuses on scholarships and student aid provided
by undergraduate colleges and universities, medical and dental schools,
and nursing schools.
Grants Register 2003. 21st ed. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan.
2002.
A listing of scholarships, fellowships, research grants, project grants,
and other professional awards are included in this directory of federal
and private funding.
The Scholarship Book 2003: The Complete Guide to Private-Sector Scholarships,
Grants, and Loans for Undergraduates. D.J. Cassidy. Englewood
Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2002. 592 pp.
While not totally devoted to health-related scholarships, this book
contains a variety of organizations who will award money for scholarships,
including companies and other subject-oriented organizations. A listing
of other scholarship guides is located at the end of this resource.
Federal Yellow Book. New York: Leadership Directories. Quarterly
Series.
This who's who directory of federal departments and agencies lists staff
by agency, department and division. A contact person with a telephone number
is listed for each division. A personnel index is located in the back of
the directory.
The Foundation Center's Guide to Grantseeking on the Web.
New York, NY: Foundation Center, 2001.
Provides both novice and experienced Web users with a gateway to numerous
online resources available to grantseekers, while supplying advice on the
best use of those various Internet resources. Its toolkit of resources
includes a guided tour of the Foundation Center's Web site and information
on: independent foundations, grantmaking public charities, and corporate
grantmakers on the Web; government funding resources online; online journals,
periodicals, and newsletters on philanthropy; and discussion lists and
message boards. Also includes profiles of searchable databases (both free
and fee-based)
Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing. 3rd ed. New York,
NY: Foundation Center, 2001. 226 pp.
Pre-proposal planning, grantmaker guidance, and preparation of
the actual grant proposal are covered in this instructional manual. The
guide takes the reader throughout the entire grant process, including candid
tips from grantmakers themselves.
The Foundation Center's User-Friendly Guide: A Grantseeker's Guide
to Resources. 4th ed. New York, NY: Foundation Center, 1996. 40 pp.
Answers to the most common grantseeking questions are answered in this
guide geared for the funding novice. Topics covered include: securing tax
exemption, searching for potential funders, using online services to gather
data, and writing grant proposals.
Foundation Fundamentals. Mitchell F. Nauffts, editor. 6th ed.
New York, NY: Foundation Center, 1999. 240 pp.
This manual outlines the basic procedures of grant applications with
emphasis on using research skills to choose receptive funders. It includes
a bibliography for research into legal guidelines for nonprofits, proposal
preparation, corporate giving, and other fundraising topics and charts
and worksheets to help manage a fundraising program.
Grant Application Writer's Handbook. 3rd ed. Liane Reif-Lehrer.
Boston, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 1995. 472 pp.
This book describes the grant application process and provides guidance
for writing effective grant applications for both government agencies and
private foundations. Eleven appendices include sample budget justifications,
changes in grant application procedures at NIH and NSF, and lists of additional
resources. A glossary and an index are also included.
Grants, Etc. 2nd ed. Armand Lauffer. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
Publications, 1997. 413 pp.
This guide, previously published as Grantsmanship and Fund Raising,
presents innovative ways of targeting markets and aligning program goals.
Specific guidelines are provided for writing grant proposals, designing
programs, and developing resources. A checklist of project design essentials
is included, as well as a section on Internet access which lists key Websites.
Case illustrations covering a wide range of projects are also included.
Grantseeker’s Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Finding Funding.
Cheryl
Carter New and James Aaron Quick. New York, NY: John Wiley &
Sons, 1998. 256 pp.
This guide is organized into several sections. Part I includes
tips for project analysis, design, and organization. Part II provides
guidance for identifying funding sources, including private, corporate
and government funders. Part III focuses on project development.
Part IV provides detailed information on proposal writing, including examples
of key components. Also included are numerous worksheets and flow
charts, most of which are available on a diskette in Microsoft Word for
Windows format.
Grant Writing for Dummies. Beverly A. Browning. New York,
NY: John Wiley & Sons, 2001.
Details how to tap into government, foundation, and corporate pockets
to fulfill your nonprofit organization's needs for funding. An expert tells
you how to successfully target these institutions and get them to put their
money behind your organization's cause.
A Guide to Funding Resources. Robert Salmon. Rural Information
Center Publications Series. Beltsville, MD: The National Agricultural Library,
The Rural Information Center, 1999. 39 pp.
This publication is a compilation of information from both government
and private sources on funding opportunities available to rural areas.
Resources cited in this resource include directories, catalogs, guides,
newsletters, computer database services and cover areas such as available
grants and funding, information on the grant-seeking process, and tips
for proposal writing.
Healthy People 2010 Toolkit: A Field Guide for Health Planning. Washington,
DC: Public Health Foundation, 2002. Available on the Internet at: http://www.health.gov/healthypeople/state/toolkit/default.htm
The Toolkit provides guidance, technical tools, and resources to help
states, territories, and tribes develop and promote successful state-specific
Healthy People 2010 plans.1 It can also serve as a resource for communities
and other entities
The How To Grants Manual. D.G. Bauer. 4th ed. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx
Press, 1999. 264 pp.
Preparation for writing a grant proposal is the key factor to a successful
grant application. This guide-book describes how to prepare for a grant
search through a needs assessment and community support. Also, information
on government funding and private foundations is included through checklists
and lists of research tools.
Proposal Planning and Writing. L.E.Miner, J.T. Miner, and J.
Griffith. 2nd ed. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1998. 184 pp.
Although designed for novice proposal writers and planners, this self-help
book provides resources useful to all grant seekers. Included are examples
of how to find grants and how to plan, write, and submit proposals. Web
sources for public and private funding information, editorial advice, forms,
and policy manuals are also included.
Securing Your Organization's Future: A Complete Guide to Fundraising
Strategies. Rev. ed. New York, NY: Foundation Center, 2001.
Includes information on defining vision and mission, making your organization
legal, building your board of directors, planning your programs and developing
your budget. Discusses how your organization can benefit from special
events, direct mail, using the telephone, face-to-face meetings, planned
giving, raising money on the Internet, and earned and venture income.
Winning Federal Grants: A Guide to the Government's Grant-Making
Process. Frederick, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc. 1999.
Learn how the federal government is structured and what areas its agencies
fund. Many practical tools, including a list of federal agencies and their
grant-making offices are also included along with a sample federal application
form and a resource appendix.
Writing Grant Proposals That Win! P.D. Hale, Jr.
Frederick, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc. 1999.
This step-by-step book demonstrates the assembling of a winning grant
proposal, the condensing of an entire proposal into a brief but compelling
abstract, and the description of project dissemination and continuation
plans. A copy of an actual proposal that won a federal grant is included,
along with a professional's critique of the proposal itself.
The following list highlights some of the more common words and phrases
used in the field of grantmaking.
Application procedures -- set of instructions issued by funders
outlining the steps necessary for proposal review (e.g., submission deadlines,
letter of intent, contact person, mail address). These guidelines vary
somewhat among the different funding organizations.
Block grants -- grants in which a "block" of federal money is
issued to a state or local government for the purpose of funding-related
programs, such as those supporting preventive health services. States receiving
the money may appropriate the funds based on the needs of their communities.
Community foundation -- foundation involved in grant giving within
a specific community or region.
Contract -- a binding agreement used to procure specified services.
Cooperative Agreement -- an agreement between a funding agency
and grantee which extends to the funder some degree of programmatic control.
Cooperative agreements are often used by the government to conduct extramural
clinical trials.
Corporate foundation -- foundation which receives contributions
from a profit-making entity, such as a corporation. Many foundations fund
programs which directly impact communities located near their company operations.
Demonstration project -- a project, usually experimental in nature,
designed to "demonstrate" a particular idea or hypothesis.
Demonstration grant -- funds used to underwrite a feasibility
study.
Form 990-PF -- information statement submitted by foundations
which outlines their assets and annual giving. This form is submitted to
the State Attorney General's office and is made available for public review.
Formula grants -- grants awarded by federal or state agencies
based on a formula or criterion prescribed in legislation or regulations.
Grant -- monetary award or direct assistance in support of a
pre-determined program or research activity.
Grantsmanship -- the process of identifying funds and the steps
involved in obtaining them.
In-kind support -- nonmonetary contributions made by the grantee
representing such items as equipment, supplies, services or technical expertise.
Letter of intent/inquiry -- initial contact with a funder outlining
the proposed project or plan. A more detailed description of the project
is often requested if the initial proposal is "accepted."
Matching funds -- monies which accompany or "match" the funder's
contribution. These funds can come from either the grantee or a third party.
OMB Circular -- the Federal Office of Management and Budget's
management guidelines for grant recipients. Circular A-110: grant rules
for the administration of federal grants to nonprofits; Circular A-122:
explanation of nonprofits allocation of expenses to grant programs; Circular
A-87: state and local governments allocation of expenses to grant programs.
Program officer/contact -- representative of the funding office/agency
who is responsible for some, or all, components of the grant's administration.
Project grants -- grants issued by the federal government to
support individual projects in accordance with legislation. They provide
the funding agency with discretion in selecting the project, grantee, and
amount of award.
Proposal -- A written plan submitted to potential funders. The
proposal usually addresses the program's goals, objectives, methods, budget,
and evaluation.
Private foundation -- foundation which receives income from an
individual, family, or group of individuals. Funding priorities of private
foundations are usually based on the personal philosophies of the founding
members (i.e., health care for all people).
Request for application (RFA) -- announcement inviting proposals
for a specified contract in support of a particular project or service.
Request for proposal (RFP) -- announcement inviting proposals
for a specified type of grant.
Seed money -- "start up" money used to support a new project
or venture. This money is used for such purposes as salaries and operating
expenses.
Solicited proposal -- a grantseeker's response to a request for
a proposal issued by a funding organization.
Technical assistance -- nonmonetary support in the form of skilled
aid and support, which often develops long-term solutions to problems instead
of a short-term answer.
Unsolicited proposal -- a proposal which originates from the
grantseeking organization. Some funding organizations do not allow unsolicited
proposals.
Alaska Funding Exchange, Inc.
American Medical Association
Aspen Publishers, Inc.
Associated Grantmakers of Massachusetts
Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers
Attorney General's Office (Maryland)
Attorney General's Office (New Hampshire)
Attorney General's Office (Ohio)
Birmingham Public Library
R. R. Bowker
C&D Publishing
Caldwell Public Library
Capital Development Services
Carroll Publishing Co.
CD Publications
Center for Nonprofit Management
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Clark County Library
Community Resource Center, Inc.
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
Council of Michigan Foundations
CPG Enterprises
Delaware Community Foundation
Department of Justice, Charitable Trust Division
Directory of Missouri Foundations
Donors Forum of Chicago
Florida Funding Publications
The Foundation Center
Foundation Data Center
Government Information Services
Grants Center, Montana State University
The Grants Connection
The Grantsmanship Center
Guide Line, Inc.
Health Resources Publishing
Henry Dean Publishing, Inc.
Indiana Grantmakers Alliance
The Institute for Youth Development
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Junior League of Omaha
Just Grants! Arizona
Kanawha County Public Library
Kansas Nonprofit Association
Laramie County Community College
Leadership Directories
Maine Philanthropy Center
Marquette University Memorial Library
Maryland Funders/Hieu Press
Minnesota Council on Foundations
The Mitchell Guide
MR & Co.
National Agricultural Library
National Network of Grantmakers
Nonprofit Resource Center of Texas
Nonprofit Resources, Inc.
Nonprofit Resources of Southern New England
Northern California Grantmakers
Omnigraphics, Inc.
Oryx Press
Palgrave Macmillan
Philanthropy Northwest
Public Health Foundation
Research Grant Guides
Sage Publications, Inc.
Sinclair, Towne and Co.
South Carolina State Library
South Dakota State Library
The Taft Group
Thompson Publishing Group
Triadvocates Press
US Government Printing Office
University of New Mexico
Washington Office of the Secretary of State
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
ALABAMA
Office of Rural Health
Clyde Barganier, Director
ALASKA
State Office of Rural Health
Kim Busch, Coordinator
ARIZONA
Rural Health Office
Lynda Bergsma, Ph.D., SORH Program Director
ARKANSAS
Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Bill Rodgers, Director
CALIFORNIA
Office of Primary and Rural Health Care
Sandra Willburn, Chief
COLORADO
Colorado Rural Health Resource Center
Denise Denton, Director
CONNECTICUT
Office of Rural Health
Barbara C. Berger, Director
DELAWARE
Office of Primary Care & Rural Health
Kathy Collison, Director
FLORIDA
Florida Office of Rural Health
GEORGIA
Isiah C. Lineberry, Executive Director
HAWAII
Office of Rural Health
Valerie Yin, Director
IDAHO
Office of Rural Health
Andrea Fletcher, Director
ILLINOIS
Center for Rural Health
Mary Ring, Chief
INDIANA
Indiana State Office of Rural Health
Hazel Katter, HSD, CNS, RN, Director
IOWA
Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care
Kathy Williams, Coordinator
KANSAS
Office of Local and Rural Health
Richard Morrissey, Director
KENTUCKY
Commonwealth Office of Rural Health
Judy Jones, Director
LOUISIANA
Office of Rural Health
Suzanne Lavergne, Director
MAINE
Office of Rural Health
Sophie Glidden, Director
MARYLAND
Office of Primary Care And Rural Health
Patricia E. Boehm, Assistant Director OPCRH/Administrator
Rural Health
MASSACHUSETTS
Office of Rural Health
Cathleen McElligott, Director
MICHIGAN
Center for Rural Health-Michigan State University
John Barnas, Executive Director
MINNESOTA
Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Estelle Brouwer, Director
MISSISSIPPI
Office of Rural Health
David Lightwine, Director
MISSOURI
Office of Rural Health
Barry P. Backer
MONTANA
Office of Rural Health
Dave Young, Ph.D., Director
NEBRASKA
Office of Rural Health
Dennis Berens, Director
NEVADA
Office of Rural Health
Caroline Ford, Director
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Primary Care and Rural Health Services
Bryan Ayars, Director
NEW JERSEY
Office of Rural Health
Justine Ceserano, Director
NEW MEXICO
Office of Rural Health
Kim Kinsey, Coordinator
NEW YORK
Office of Rural Health
Karen A. Madden, Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Office of Rural Health & Resource Dev.
Serge Dihoff, Coordinator
NORTH DAKOTA
Center for Rural Health
Mary Wakefield, Ph.D., Director
OHIO
Office of Rural Health
Heather Reed, Coordinator
OKLAHOMA
Office of Rural Health
Val Schott, Director
OREGON
Office of Rural Health
Karen Whitaker, Director
PENNSYLVANIA
Office of Rural Health
Lisa Davis, Director
RHODE ISLAND
Office of Rural Health
Mary Anne Miller, Director
SOUTH CAROLINA
Office of Rural Health
John "Buddy" Watkins, Executive Director
SOUTH DAKOTA
Office of Rural Health
Bernie Osberg, Director
TENNESSEE
Office of Rural Health
Patrick Lipford, Director
TEXAS
Office of Rural Community Affairs
Street address:
Mike Easley, MPA, Director
UTAH
Bureau of Primary Care and Rural Health Systems
Don Beckwith, Director
VERMONT
Office of Rural Health
Craig Stevens, Director
VIRGINIA
Center for Rural Health
Ken Studer, Director
WASHINGTON
Statewide Office of Rural Health
Kristina Sparks, Director
WEST VIRGINIA
Office of Rural Health Policy
Sandra Pope, Director
WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Office of Rural Health
Barbara Duerst
WYOMING
Office of Rural Health
Doug Thiede, Director
The following list represents selected national, regional, and state
foundations which support grantmaking activities in the field of rural
health. This list does not include local foundations which fund health
projects in their own communities. For more information on local foundations,
contact your public library.
Scope: This foundation actively seeks new approaches to
maximizing the independence of older persons. It supports grants in four
areas: research, innovations (the translation of research into practice),
dissemination of research information, and training the next generation
of
researchers in aging.
Contact: AARP Andrus Foundation, 601 E Street, NW, Washington,
DC 20049, (202) 434-6190. Internet: http://www.andrus.org/.
ADA Health Foundation
Scope: The ADA Health Foundation (ADAHF) is the charitable
arm of the American Dental Association and is dedicated to enhancing
clinical dentistry and the oral health of the nation. The ADAHF offers
grants for education (see above) and grants for access including funding
for national and regional dental access programs that make dental care
available to the underserved. Programs for children to address the
prevention of caries and other oral diseases are funded through the Dr.
Samuel D. Harris Fund for Children's Dental Health (URL: http://www.adahf.org/childgrant.html
).
Contact: ADA Health Foundation, 211 East Chicago Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 440-2547. E-mail: adahf@ada.org. Internet:
http://www.ada.org/ada/charitable/adahf/index.html
Alzheimer's Association
Scope: The Alzheimer's Association funds projects that
support ongoing research or pilot projects related to Alzheimer's Disease
and related disorders. Proposals should test the possibilities of
new ideas or generate new data to support proposals for expanded grants.
Contact: Alzheimer's Association, Medical and Scientific
Affairs, 919 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL, 60611-1676, (312)
335-5747 or (312) 335-5729. Email: grantsapp@alz.org. Internet:
http://www.alz.org/
Archstone Foundation (Formerly FHP Foundation)
Scope: The Archstone Foundation supports professional
training programs for those preparing for a career in gerontology; education
for those caring for the elderly (with a particular emphasis on treating
the elderly with respect, understanding, and kindness); information for
those creating public policy; community volunteerism; bringing together
stakeholders from diverse sectors to discuss key issues such as elder abuse,
the human issues of aging, and the systems needed to support an aging population.
It continues to support Grantmakers in Aging to raise awareness among those
in the field of philanthropy. The majority of the foundation's funds are
directed to programs in the Southern California region. Demonstration projects
and programs with regional or national impact will be considered from other
parts of the country. Proposals are accepted throughout the year, with
funding decisions being made by the Board in September, December,
March and June.
Contact: Archstone Foundation, 401 E. Ocean Boulevard,
Suite 1000, Long Beach, CA 90802, (562) 590-8655. FAX: (562) 495-0317.
Email: archstone@archstone.org. Internet: http://www.archstone.org/
The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade
Scope: The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade places a special
focus on the needs of medically underserved women. Grants from the Avon
Crusade enable community-based outreach programs to target the following
populations of women: uninsured; low-income; elderly and disabled women;
minorities and those for whom English is not the primary language; women
who have competing survival priorities as a result of living in poverty
Contacts:
Baxter International Foundation
Scope: The foundation's two major funding areas are access
to care for children and filling health-care gaps in communities where
employees of Allegiance Corporation or Baxter International live or work.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis with board of directors making
funding decisions at meetings in February, April, July, October, and December.
Contact: Patricia Morgan, Baxter International Foundation,
One Baxter Parkway, Deerfield, IL 60015, (847) 948-4605. Internet:
http://www.baxter.com/investors/citizenship/.
Baxter homepage: http://www.baxter.com/.
Brookdale Foundation
Scope: The foundation focuses on the needs and challenges
of America's elderly population. Its Group Respite Program, begun
in 1988, assists community agencies in developing a social model, respite
service for people with Alzheimer's disease and their families. The Brookdale
Relatives As Parents Program (RAPP) focuses on services to grandparents
and other relatives who have taken on the responsibility of surrogate parenting
when the biological parents are unwilling or unable to do so. The
Brookdale National Fellowship Program is an invitational competition among
selected institutions with centers of geriatric and gerontological study.
Contact: The Brookdale Foundation, 126 East 56th Street,
New York, NY 10022-3668. URL: http://www.brookdalefoundation.org/.
Email: BkdlFdn@aol.com.
Citigroup Foundation
Scope: The CITIBANK Corporation through its Citigroup
Foundation funds projects that focus on community development, education,
and health care programs, especially community-based health initiative
programs that focus on children's needs. There is no deadline.
Most proposals are solicited. Unsolicited proposals will be accepted, but
a favorable decision is less likely.
Contact: Charles V. Raymond, President, Citigroup
Foundation, 850 Third Avenue, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10022. (212)
559-9163. Email: Citigroupfoundation@citi.com. Internet: http://www.citigroup.com/citigroup/corporate/fndtion/
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
Scope: Grant making activities by the Foundation include
programs for children, disadvantaged youth and homeless families.
A letter of intent is required before a formal application can be completed.
Foundation is currently limiting its support to direct-service nonprofits
working with youth aged 9-24 during the out-of-school time located in the
Northeast corridor (Boston to Washington, DC). In addition, they are seeking
recommendations for potential grantees from colleagues at other foundations
and youth development experts. They are not actively seeking or accepting
unsolicited proposals at this time, but they invite direct-service youth
organizations working with youth during non-school hours to share information
about their organization with them.
Contact: Program Director, The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation,
250 Park Avenue, #900, New York, NY 10177, (212) 551-9150. Email: info@emcf.org.
Internet: http://www.emcf.org/.
Educational Foundation of America
Scope: This foundation funds health programs for at-risk
youth and families and women's reproductive health. Programs targeting
Native American populations are also funded. Most grants are awarded
to small organizations and for pilot projects, ranging from $20,000 to
$100,000. Letters of inquiry are required. Write the foundation
or check its Website for exact rules for formatting. There is no
deadline for proposals.
Contact: Educational Foundation of America, 35 Church
Lane, Westport, CT 06880-3515, (203) 226-6498. Email: efa@efaw.org
(e-mail). Internet: http://www.efaw.org/
Commonwealth Fund
Scope: The Commonwealth Fund supports efforts to help
Americans live healthy and productive lives and to assist specific groups
with serious and neglected problems. The fund awards grants
for projects in its four major program areas: International Health
Care Policy and Practice, Improving the Quality of Health Care Services,
Improving Insurance Coverage and Access to Care, and Improving Public Spaces
and Services.
Deadline: Ongoing; proposals recommended by fund staff
are reviewed and voted upon by the board of directors, which meets in July,
April, and November.
Contact: The Commonwealth Fund, One East 75th Street,
New York, NY 10021-2692, (212) 535-0400 (voice); (212) 606-3500 (fax).
Email: GMO@cmwf.org.. Internet: http://www.cmwf.org.
Arthur Vining Davis Foundation
Scope: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundation funds projects
in the areas of public television, health care, and private higher education.
Grants for hospice projects should reach beyond a single hospice in a particular
community and seek to implement solutions common to many hospice programs.
Grants of up to $25,000 are also made to help establish rural/small-town
hospices and pediatric hospices. Grants in medicine will be to assist
projects that can heighten national interest in caring attitudes in delivery
of health care.
Deadline: Ongoing.
Contact: Dr. Max King Morris, Executive Director,
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, Peninsular Building, Suite 520, 645
Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204-2901, (904) 359-0670. Internet:
http://www.jvm.com/davis/index.htm
Design Industry Foundations for AIDS (DIFFA)
Scope: DIFFA supports projects that provide direct
services to people with AIDS or HIV. Grants fall under two categories:
Chapter grants and Foundation grants. In both instances, DIFFA DOES NOT
accept unsolicited grant proposals.
Internet: http://www.diffa.org/.
For All Kids Foundation (Rosie's For All Kids Foundation)
Scope: The For All Kids Foundation awards grants
to nonprofit organizations that provide childcare, healthcare, education,
and housing programs for at-risk children, with a focus on childcare.
The foundation awards funds to childcare centers for tuition scholarships
and subsidies, to improve facilities and to upgrade equipment. Childcare
centers may also receive grants to retain teachers and childcare professionals
who have demonstrated proficiency in their field.
Contact: For All Kids Foundation, PO Box 225, Allendale,
NJ 07401, or http://rosieo.warnerbros.com/rosieo/allkids/
The Ford Foundation
Scope: Program funds are available to assist projects
addressing the problems of low-income people living in rural areas, especially
women and minorities. Applications are considered throughout the year.
Contact: 320 East 43rd Street, New York, NY 10017.
Phone: (212) 573-5000. Internet: http://www.fordfound.org/.
Charles A. Frueauff Foundation
Scope: The Charles A. Frueauff considers proposals
from nonprofit, private four-year colleges and universities, social service
agencies
and health agencies and institutions throughout the United States. Grants
are limited to tax-exempt organizations.
Deadline: March 15 or September 15 (pre-proposal
letters are discouraged).
Contact: Charles A. Frueauff Foundation, Inc.,
Three Financial Centre, 900 South Shackleford Road, Suite 300,
Little Rock, Arkansas 72211. Phone: 501-219-1410. Internet:
http://www.frueaufffoundation.com/.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Scope: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation places
a major focus on helping to improve people’s lives through health and learning.
The foundation favors preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors
with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is
given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst
for long-term, systemic change. The foundation supports programs nationally
in the areas of public health, nutrition, family planning and reproductive
health. In the Pacific Northwest, priority is given to projects
with a special emphasis on vulnerable children and their families.
Contact: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, PO Box 23350,
Seattle, WA 98102, (206) 709-3100. Email: info@gatesfoundation.org.
Internet: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/.
The William T. Grant Foundation
Scope: The goal of the William T. Grant Foundation is
to help create a society that values young people and enables them to reach
their full potential. It pursues this goal by investing in research
and in people and projects that use evidence-based approaches. The Foundation’s
primary focus areas are: Youth Development; Systems Affecting Youth; and
the Public’s View of Youth.
Contact: The William T. Grant Foundation.
570 Lexington Ave., 18th Floor, New York, NY 10022-6837. Phone: 212.752.0071
Fax: 212.752.1398 E-mail: info@wtgrantfdn.org. Internet: http://www.wtgrantfoundation.org/.
The John A. Hartford Foundation
Scope: The foundations seeks to enhance and expand
the training of doctors, nurses, social workers and other health professionals
who care for older adults; and promote innovations in the integration and
delivery of services for all older Americans. Nearly all of the Foundation's
grants are directed to its Aging and Health Program, which addresses two
major areas: Academic Geriatrics and Training, and Integrating and Improving
Services for Elders.
Contact: The John A. Hartford Foundation, Inc.,
55 East 59th Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10022-1178. Phone:
(212) 832-7788. Fax: (212) 593-4913. Email: mail@jhartfound.org.
Internet: http://www.jhartfound.org/
Hasbro Children's Foundation
Scope: This foundation supports innovative programs for
disadvantaged children and youth, including health care services.
Programs considered for funding must be located in the United States and
provide direct services to children under age 13.
Contact: Hasbro Children's Foundation, 32 West 23rd Street,
New York, NY 10010. Phone: (917) 606-6226. Internet: http://www.hasbro.org/.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Scope: The William Randolph Hearst Foundations assist
institutions in providing opportunities to underserved and underrepresented
populations. Funding efforts include education, health, and social services.
The foundation's health funding supports programs that seek to improve
and assure access to quality health care for underserved populations in
both urban and rural areas. Grants are awarded primarily to leading regional
hospitals, medical centers and specialized medical institutions, such as
children's and women's hospitals.
Contact: Applicants should submit a one-page executive
summary accompanied by a proposal narrative and attachments.
JM Foundation
Scope: Funding priorities for this foundation include
disabilities, prevention/wellness programs, and health-related public policy
research. Programs that enhance family life and assist disadvantaged
youth, including substance and alcoholism treatment are also supported,
along with general health care services.
Contact: Chris Olander, JM Foundation, 60 East 42nd Street,
Room 1651, New York, NY 10165. Phone: (212) 687-7735. Fax: (212)
697-5495.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Scope: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is the largest
U.S. foundation contributing to health care programs. Its major initiatives
are: 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. The Foundation
publishes and distributes widely to eligible organizations its call for
proposal and national program announcements (see the "Special Funding Initiatives"
section of this bulletin for additional information). Individuals wishing
to apply for funds not in response to a call for proposals or national
program announcement should submit a preliminary letter of inquiry.
However, if your project does not fit under one of the foundation's competitive
national programs, applicants are encouraged to send project ideas that
address its goals and interest areas.
Contact: Director, Office of Proposal Management,
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Route 1 and College Road, PO Box 2316,
Princeton, NJ 08543-2316. Submissions can be sent by fax to: (888)-727-1966
or by email:
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Scope: The Foundation is primarily an
operating organization that develops and runs its own research and communications
programs, often in partnership with outside organizations. The Foundation
contracts with a wide range of outside individuals and organizations through
its programs and also continues to make a small number of grants for unsolicited
proposals each year. Its work is focused in three main areas: Health Policy,
Media and Public Education, and Health and Development in South Africa.
Contact: The Foundation funds a small number of
unsolicited proposals each year. For information on how to submit a proposal,
contact: Grants and Contracts Manager, The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation,
2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, California 94025. Phone: (650) 854-9400
. Internet: http://www.kff.org/.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Scope: Grants are made in the four areas of: Health,
Food Systems and Rural Development, Youth and Education, and Philanthropy
and Volunteerism. The Foundation’s health programming goal is supported
by five strategies to address current health system challenges: inform
policy makers of needed changes in policy and practice; encourage
developing models of comprehensive health care based on reorienting services
toward public health, primary care and prevention; expand the health
work force so that it is more reflective of the racial, ethnic, cultural
and geographic makeup of the populations served; increase access,
especially for vulnerable populations; and build the capacity of
communities to form active partnerships with institutions. The foundation
funds nonprofit facility construction or renovation, and major capital
equipment purchases.
Contact: Manager of Grant Proposals, W. K. Kellogg
Foundation, 1 Michigan Avenue East, Battle Creek, MI, 49017-4058, (616)
968-1611. Organizations are encouraged to submit their applications
online at: http://www.wkkf.org/Grants/Application.asp.
Internet (homepage): http://www.wkkf.org/.
The Kresge Foundation
Scope: The foundation offers challenge grants only for
building construction or renovation projects, major capital
Contact: John E. Marshall III, President, 3215 West Big
Beaver Road, PO Box 3151, Troy, MI 48007-3151, (810) 643-9630.
Internet: http://www.kresge.org/.
The March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Scope: Programs receiving funding include those that increase
the availability, accessibility, and quality of prenatal/perinatal care
for women, with special emphasis on populations at high risk.
Contact: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
National Office, 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605. Phone:
(914) 428-7100. Email: research_grants@modimes.org. Internet: http://www.modimes.org/.
Ignacio Martin-Baro Fund for Mental Health & Human Rights
Scope: The fund's grants support progressive, grassroots
groups throughout the world that are challenging institutional repression
and confronting the mental health consequences of violence and injustice
in their communities.
Contact: Ignacio Martín-Baró Fund, P.O.
Box 2122, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Phone: (212) 529-5300. Internet:
http://www.martinbarofund.org/homepage/.
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Scope: The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation has four
program areas: Civil Society, Environment, Flint Area, and Pathways Out
of Poverty. The Pathways Out of Poverty Program supports community
organizing, education and economic opportunity, which it sees as critical
to moving low-income Americans toward greater prosperity. It also
supports special initiatives and special projects, such as teenage pregnancy
prevention and statistics.
Contact: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Mott Foundation
Building, 503 S. Saginaw Street, Suite 1200, Flint, Michigan, 48502-1851.
Phone: (810) 238-5651. Fax: (810) 766-1753. E-mail: infocenter@mott.org.
Internet: http://www.mott.org/.
Nationwide Foundation
Scope: The Nationwide Foundation's four areas of
interest are: Health and Human Services, Education, Culture & Arts,
and Civic & Community. Its Health and Human Services component
supports organizations that: encourage the availability and delivery
of health care at a reasonable cost; provide relief for the ill
or rehabilitation of persons with disabilities; assist socially
or economically disadvantaged individuals and groups; benefit youth,
the elderly and persons with disabilities; and help provide jobs
for the disadvantaged. Applicants from central Ohio and communities
where Nationwide maintains regional offices will be favored.
Contact: Nationwide Foundation, One Nationwide Plaza,1-22-05,
Columbus, OH 43215-2220, (614) 249-4310. Internet: http://www.nationwide.com/about_us/involve/fndatn.htm.
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Scope: The Pew Charitable Trusts has six program
areas including Health and Human Services. The national program for
Health and Human Services strives to promote policies and activities that
address compelling public issues; the local program for Health and Human
Services supports increased opportunities for disadvantaged individuals
and families so that they may improve their ability to function and achieve
self-sufficiency. The local program also helps local nonprofit organizations
strengthen their overall capacity to deliver needed services.
Contact: The Pew Charitable Trusts, 2005 Market
Street, Suite 1700, Philadelphia, PA 19103-7077. Phone: (215)-575-9050.
Fax: (215) 575-4939. Email: info@pewtrusts.com. Internet: http://www.pewtrusts.com.
The Public Welfare Foundation
Scope: The Public Welfare Foundation is a
non-governmental grant-making organization dedicated to supporting organizations
that provide services to disadvantaged populations and which work for lasting
improvements in the delivery of services that meet basic human needs. Grants
have been awarded in the areas of criminal justice, disadvantaged elderly
and youth, environment, population, health, community and economic development,
human rights and technology assistance. Funding includes direct support
relating to the basic necessities of life such as food, shelter, health,
and education.
Contact: The Public Welfare Foundation, 1200 U.
St., NW, Washington, DC, 20009-4443. Phone: (202) 965-1800.
Email: reviewcommittee@publicwelfare.org. Internet: http://www.publicwelfare.org/.
S. G. Foundation
Scope: This family foundation funds youth-related development
and preventive healthcare programs. Preference is given to one-time
funding of start-up programs. The foundation has no annual report
or grant guidelines. There are no deadlines, and funding decisions
are made monthly. It is best to call before submitting an application.
Contact: Dee Schmidt, S. G. Foundation, P.O. Box 444,
Buellton, CA 93427. Phone: (805) 688-0088.
Sega Youth Education and Health Foundation (Sega Foundation)
Scope: The Sega Youth Education and Health Foundation
supports programs providing direct care to children and youth, particularly
for underserved populations. The Foundation funds projects nationally.
Contact: Sega Youth Education & Health Foundation,
650 Townsend St., Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94103.
Starr Foundation
Scope: This foundation provides capital funds for hospitals,
funds projects for health care service to underserved communities, and
supports medical and health care research.
Contact: Starr Foundation, 70 Pine Street, New York, NY,
10270, (212) 770-6881. Internet: http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/starr/
Union Pacific Foundation
Scope: The Union Pacific Foundation supports projects
located within Union Pacific's operating territories. Eligible applicants
must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and could include hospitals,
hospices and direct patient care programs.
Contact: Union Pacific Foundation, 1416 Dodge Street,
Room 802, Omaha, NE 68179. Phone: (402) 271-5600. Fax: (402) 271-5477.
E-mail: upf@up.com. Internet: http://www.up.com/found/.
REGIONAL Agrilink Foods/Pro-Fac Foundation (CA, GA, MI, Upstate/Western
NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA)
Scope: The foundation supports health programs, including
health agencies, hospital building funds, hospices, medical research, drug
abuse and alcoholism, rehabilitation, human services, women, seniors, people
with disabilities, minorities, homeless, and the disadvantaged. Note:
Gives only in areas of company operations.
Contact: Call the Agrilink Division in your area: (1)
Eastern US, (585) 383-2407; (2) Western US, (253) 383-1621, ext. 3263;
(3) Midwestern US, (920) 435-5301, ext. 3559. Complete mailing addresses
for these divisions are available at: http://www.agrilinkfoods.com/corp/about/community/
Agway Foundation (CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT)
Scope: The Foundation contributes to organizations that
support health care in rural and farming communities.
Contact: Agway Foundation, PO Box 4933, Syracuse NY 13221-4933.
American Express Foundation (AZ, CA, FL, GA, MA, MN, NY, NC,
TX, UT)
Scope: The foundation's priorities are community service,
cultural heritage and economic independence. Grants are awarded for
health programs that fit within these priority areas.
Contact: American Express Foundation, c/o American Express
Co., American Express Tower, World Financial Ctr., NY, NY 10285-4803, (212)
640-5661, or http://www.americanexpress.com.
Appalachian Community Fund (Eastern KY, Eastern TN, Southwest
VA, WV)
Scope: Supports new and established organizations that
organize low-income and working people, promote mine health and safety,
and develop community-based healthcare in rural areas.
Contact: Appalachian Community Fund, 107 W. Main St.,
No. 202, Knoxville, TN 37902, (865) 523-5783 or http://www.korrnet.org/appafund/
Bush Foundation (MN, ND, SD)
Scope: Includes funding for programs aimed at improving
the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of health care within the Minnesota,
North Dakota, and South Dakota regions.
Contact: Bush Foundation, E-900 First National Bank Building,
332 Minnesota Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101, (612) 227-0891. URL:
http://www.bushfoundation.org
Dakota Medical Foundation (MN, ND; Giving within a 125-mile radius
of Fargo, ND)
Scope: The Foundation promotes community health improvement
through the sponsorship of demonstration grants and the direct provision
of services in the area surrounding Fargo and in northwest Minnesota.
Contact: Dakota Medical Foundation, Marge Nelson, Executive
Director, 3115 S. University Dr.
The Duke Endowment (NC, SC)
Scope: Grants are awarded to educational institutions,
not-for-profit hospitals, not-for-profit child care institutions and United
Methodist Churches. Applicants should send an initial letter of intent.
Contact: Executive Director, The Duke Endowment, 100 North
Tryon Street, #3500, Charlotte, NC 28202, (704) 376-0291 or http://www.dukeendowment.org/
Frost Foundation (LA, NM)
Scope: The Foundation supports exemplary programs in the
areas of domestic violence and child abuse, specific public health issues
such as alcohol and drug abuse, and problems of the elderly.
Contact: Frost Foundation, 511 Armijo Street #A, Santa
Fe NM 87501, (505) 986-0208.
Land O'Lakes Foundation (IA, ID, MN, MT, NE, ND, OR, PA, SD,
WA, WI)
Scope: The Foundation helps rural communities by donating
resources that develop and strengthen organizations dedicated to human
service, education and youth, civic and art endeavors.
Contact: Land O'Lakes Foundation, PO Box 64150, St. Paul,
MN 55164-0150. URL: http://www.landolakesinc.com/OurCompany/CompanyInformationIndex.cfm
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust (Pacific Northwest States)
Scope: To support programs in the areas of health and
medicine. Special emphasis is given to programs addressing public/professional
health education, new diagnostic technologies, and disabilities.
Contact: Ford A. Anderson, II, Executive Director, M.J.
Murdock Charitable Trust, PO Box 1618, Vancouver, WA, 98668, (360) 694-8415.
URL: http://www.murdock-trust.org/
The Retirement Research Foundation (FL, IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MO,
and WI; strong interest in Chicago metropolitan area)
Scope: The Foundation focuses on improving the quality
of life for older persons. Objectives include: maintaining older adults
in independent living environments, improving nursing home care, and encouraging
employment and volunteer opportunities.
Contact: Marilyn Hennessy, President, Retirement Research
Foundation, 8765 West Higgins Road, Suite 430, Chicago, IL 60631-4170,
(312) 714-8080. URL: http://www.rrf.org/welcome.html
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation (AR, NV, OK)
Scope: Provides capital assistance funding for the
construction of new buildings and facilities for nonprofit organizations,
including health-related organizations. Projects must be cost-effective
and benefit the community as well as the organization and its clients.
Grant awards range from $2 million to $15 million. Organizations must demonstrate
a successful performance record of at least five years.
Contact: Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, 1701 Village
Center Circle, Las Vegas, Nevada 89134-6303, 702-804-6000 or http://www.dwreynolds.org.
Fannie E. Rippel Foundation (CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA,
RI, VT)
Scope: The Foundation concentrates on equipment and programmatic
needs of major teaching medical centers and local rural hospitals. It concentrates
on NJ and the general northeast and middle Atlantic seaboard.
Contact: Fannie E. Rippel Foundation, 180 Mount Airy Road,
Suite 200, Basking Ridge NJ 07920-2021, (908) 766-0404.
Sarkeys Foundation (Southwest)
Scope: The Sarkeys Foundation gives grants for health
programs to improve the quality of life in Oklahoma and the Southwest.
Contact: Sarkeys Foundation, 530 E. Main, Norman, OK 73069,
(405) 364-3703; or http://www.sarkeys.org/
The Stuart Foundation (also known as Elbridge Stuart Foundation)
(CA, WA)
Scope: Foundation grants are concentrated in five major
areas of interest: preventing child abuse and neglect, strengthening the
foster care system, strengthening public schools, preventing school failure,
and preventing teenage pregnancy.
Contact: The Stuart Foundation, 50 California St., Ste.
3350, San Francisco, CA 94111-4735, (415) 393-1551.
Washington Mutual Foundation (CA, FL, ID, MT, OR, UT, WA)
Scope: This foundation provides funding for affordable
housing, improving K-12 education, and health and human services for under-served
populations. It focuses on helping children in low-to-moderate income
areas.
Contact: WMF, 1201 3rd Ave., WMT1613, Seattle, WA 98101,
(800) 258-0543.
STATE
Hill Crest Foundation (AL)
Scope: Although priority funding is for mental health,
this foundation also funds general community health care services, including
building renovation and capital assistance as well as service delivery.
Contact: Charles R. Terry, Sr., Chairman, Hill Crest Foundation
Inc., PO Box 530507, Mountain Brook, AL 35253.
Share Foundation (AR)
Scope: To identify, develop, and foster programs and services
that further the health and well being of the communities of South Arkansas.
Contact: Share Foundation, Laura Godsey, Resource Development
Director, 403 West Oak Suite 100, El Dorado AR 71730, (870) 881-9015.
Arizona Community Foundation (AZ)
Scope: The Arizona Community Foundation's competitive
grants program aims at improving the lives of children, families, and the
elderly by improving living conditions in neighborhoods, communities, and
the environment. The foundation supports cultural and health and
human services programs in Arizona.
Contact: Arizona Community Foundation, 2122 East
Highland Avenue, Suite 400, Phoenix, Arizona 85016, (800) 222-8221 or (602)
381-1400 or http://www.azfoundation.org/.
The Flinn Foundation (AZ)
Scope: To support programs which improve the quality of
life in the areas of health, education, and the cultural arts.
Contact: John W. Murphy, Executive Director, The Flinn
Foundation, 1802 N.Central Avenue, Suite 2300, Phoenix, AZ 85004, (602)
744-6800 or http://www.flinn.org/.
Ahmanson Foundation (CA)
Scope: This foundation supports health-related nonprofits,
mostly in Los Angeles and Southern California. Funding has been provided
for mobile health clinics. Although continued support is provided
to existing grantees, about 14% of the foundation budget is awarded to
new grantees.
Contact: Leonard Walcott, Managing Director, Ahmanson
Foundation, 9215 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 09210, (310) 278-0770.
Alliance Healthcare Foundation (CA)
Scope: This foundation supports substance absue services,
mental health services, HIV/AIDS services and crime/violence prevention
in California.
Contact: Yolanda Boyd, Alliance Healthcare Foundation,
9325 Sky Park Court, Suite 350, San Diego, CA 92123, (858) 874-3656, or
http://www.alliancehf.org/.
California Endowment (CA)
Scope: The goal of the California Endowment is to expand
access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and
communities in California. Current emphasis is on the CommunitiesFirst
Program which was established to encourage innovation in addressing persistent
and emerging health issues.
Contact: The California Endowment, 21650 Oxnard Street,
Suite 1200, Woodland Hills, CA 91367, 1-800-449-4149 or (818) 703-3311,
ext. 234 or http://www.calendow.org/.
California HealthCare Foundation (CA)
Scope: The mission of this foundation is to expand access
to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and
Contact: California HealthCare Foundation, 476 Ninth Street,
Oakland, CA 94607, (510) 238-1040, or http://www.chcf.org/
California Wellness Foundation (CA)
Scope: This foundation supports networking between government
agencies and nonprofit organizations to integrate systems of preventive
services to improve health, mental health and social outcomes for at-risk
children, youth and families in the state of California.
Contact: Joan Hurley, Director Grants Administration,
California Wellness Foundation, 6320 Canoga Avenue, Suite 1700, Woodland
Hills, CA 91367-7111, (818) 593-6600, or http://www.tcwf.org/
James Irvine Foundation (CA)
Scope: Grant making priorities support programs in the
areas of health, community services, youth, cultural arts, and higher education.
Contact: Stefani Jacobson, Assistant Grants Manager, The
James Irvine Foundation, One Market Street, Steuart Tower, Suite 2500,
San Francisco, CA 94105, (415) 777-2244 or http://www.irvine.org/
Sierra Health Foundation (Northern CA)
Scope: The Sierra Health Foundation supports health and
health-related activities in 26 northern California counties.
Contact: Tom Bennett, Program Officer, Sierra Health Foundation,
1321 Garden Highway, Sacramento, CA 95833, (916) 922-4755 or http://www.sierrahealth.org/
Van Loben Sels Foundation (Northern CA)
Scope: This foundation supports projects in Northern California
which test potentially useful innovations in substance abuse treatment,
homelessness, HIV/AIDS, welfare and family services.
Contact: Toni Rembe, Van Loben Sels Foundation, 50 Fremont
Street, Suite 977, San Francisco, CA 94105, (415) 983-1093. Application
address is PO Box 7880, Russ Building, Room 1623, San Francisco, CA 94120.
Boettcher Foundation (CO)
Scope: To establish programs in support of hospitals,
educational institutions, community and social services, and civic and
cultural programs.
Contact: Timothy W. Schultz, President, Boettcher Foundation,
600 17th Street, Suite 2210 South, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 534-1937 or
http://www.boettcherfoundation.org/
The Colorado Trust (CO)
Scope: To fund programs focusing on health policy, health
promotion, and health and human service delivery systems. Specific funding
priorities include: rural health, health promotion, Indian health care,
elderly issues, prenatal/perinatal care, and family and children's programs.
Contact: Jean D. Merrick, Vice President, Programs Initiatives,
The Colorado Trust Building, 1600 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203-1604,
(303) 837-1200 http://www.coloradotrust.org/
Adolph Coors Foundation (CO)
Scope: The Foundation focuses its grant making on programs
which address public policy, education, human services, youth and health.
Contact: Sally Rippey, Executive Director, Adolph Coors
Foundation, 4100 E. Mississippi Avenue, Suite 1850, Denver, CO 80246, (303)
388-1636.
El Pomar Foundation (CO)
Scope: Makes grants to nonprofit organizations including
health and welfare organizations. Funding limited to Colorado.
Contact: El Pomar Foundation, 10 Lake Circle, Colorado
Springs CO 80906, (719) 633-7733 or (800) 554-7711 or http://www.elpomar.org/
JJJ Foundation (CO)
Scope: JJJ gives priority to groups with special interest
in the areas of physically or mentally challenged children, childhood illnesses
and disadvantaged youth.
Contact: JJJ Foundation, Inc. 287 Century Circle, Suite
100, Louisville CO 80027, (303) 926-1111 or http://www.jjjfoundation.org/
.
Connecticut Health Foundation (CT)
Scope: The foundation seeks to improve health and
access to health care by supporting programs that go beyond a medical model.
Grantmaking is specifically targeted to increased access to quality health
services, wellness and disease prevention and encouragement of improved
health outcomes.
Contact: Connecticut Health Foundation, 270 Farmington
Avenue, Suite 357, Farmington, CT 06032, (860) 409-7773 or http://www.cthealth.org/
.
Health Foundation of South Florida (FL)
Scope: The Health Foundation of South Florida provides
up to $7 million in health grants a year in Broward, Dade, Monroe and Palm
Beach counties. The foundation has expanded its grantmaking to include
a range of health issues including AIDS, mental health, substance abuse,
disability and child development. The foundation also funds primary
care, teen pregnancy and domestic violence, and health centers.
Contact: Health Foundation of South Florida, 601 Brickell
Key Drive, Suite 901, Miami, FL 33131, (305) 374-7200 (voice), (305) 374-7003
(fax) or http://www.htsf.org/
Paul E. and Klare N. Reinhold Foundation (FL)
Scope: The foundation has six funding priorities:
healthcare, religion, children and youth services, music appreciation and
education, art appreciation and education, and projects for public improvement
and enjoyment.
Contact: Paul E. and Kare N. Reinhold Foundation
Inc., 320 Corporate Way, Suite 200, Orange Park, FL 32073-2895, (904) 269-5857
or http://www.reinhold.org/
McInerny Foundation (HI)
Scope: To fund programs that promote the well being of
Hawaiian Islanders, primarily in the areas of education, environment, youth
services, health, rehabilitation, and social services.
Contact: Paula Boyce, Grants Administrative Officer, McInerny
Foundation, c/o Pacific Century Trust, 130 Merchant Street, Honolulu, HI
96813, (808) 538-4944.
Kansas Health Foundation (KS)
Scope: Funds programs that support health-related issues
in Kansas, including public health, children's health and leadership.
Contact: Kansas Health Foundation, 309 East Douglas, Wichita,
KS 67202-3405, (316) 262-7676 or (800) 373-7681 or http://www.kansashealth.org/
The United Methodist Health Ministry Fund (KS)
Scope: Grants awarded by the Fund are designed to assist
those who don't have access to health care, to facilitate health care education
and preventive services, and to stimulate the development and expansion
of innovative programs that improve the delivery of health services.
Contact: The United Methodist Health Ministry Fund 1803
Landon Street, PO Box 1384, Hutchinson, KS 67502-5662, (316) 662-8586 or
http://www.healthfunding.org/
BCBSMA Foundation (MA)
Scope: The Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Massachusetts
supports programs that increase access to health services for those who
experience barriers to health care because of cultural, financial, and
educational needs.
Contact: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts,
Inc., Landmark Center, 401 Park Drive, Boston, MA 02215-3326, (617) 246-3744,
or http://www.bcbsmafoundation.org
Libra Foundation (ME)
Scope: Grants are awarded for projects in health, human
services, education, arts and culture, the environment, justice and religion.
Contact: The Libra Foundation, Three Canal Plaza, PO Box
17516-DTS, Portland, ME 04112, (201) 879-6280, or http://www.librafoundation.org/
Maine Community Foundation (ME)
Scope: The Maine Community Foundation is a pool of many
funds that awards grants for innovative proposals that support community
improvement in areas including health care.
Contact: Maine Community Foundation, 245 Main Street,
Ellsworth ME 04605, (207) 667-9735, or http://www.mainecf.org/
Blandin Foundation (MN)
Scope: To support programs that focus on the education,
health, environment, and economic development of rural communities.
Contact: Paul M. Olson, President, Blandin Foundation,
100 Pokegama Avenue, North, Grand Rapids, MN 55744, (218) 326-0523 or http://www.blandinfoundation.org/
BCBSNC Foundation (NC)
Scope: The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Foundation was established to support programs that increase access to
health services for the uninsured; provide health education; promote healthy
lifestyles; support health initiatives that target children, older adults
and minorities; support medical research; and promote cultural and life
enrichment opportunities.
Contact: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Foundation, PO Box 2291, Durham, NC 27702, (919) 765-4114.
North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation (NC)
Scope: To provide one year funding for programs aimed
at reducing infant mortality and morbidity.
Contact: North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation, 1300
St. Mary's Street, Suite 204, Raleigh, NC 27605, (919) 828-1819 or http://www.nchealthystart.org/.
Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust (NC)
Scope: To support programs that increase the availability
of health services to underserved groups, address the problems of health
service in rural areas, reduce infant mortality, and promote good health.
Contact: E. Ray Cope, President, Kate B. Reynolds Charitable
Trust 128 Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27106-5123,
(336) 723-1456 or http://www.kbr.org/.
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (NC)
Scope: To support programs in the areas of the environment,
education, economic development, and minority and women's issues.
Contact: Thomas W. Ross, Executive Director, Z. Smith
Reynolds Foundation, Inc., 101 Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, NC 27106-5199,
(336) 725-7541 or http://www.zsr.org/.
Presbyterian Health Foundation (OK)
Scope: The Foundation concentrates its support in five
areas: medical research, community health programs, medical education,
clinical pastoral education, and the development of health care resources
through technology transfer.
Contact: Jean G. Gumerson, President, Presbyterian Health
Foundation 711 Stanton L. Young Boulevard, Suite 604, Oklahoma City, OK
73104, (405) 271-2911.
Meyer Memorial Trust (OR)
Scope: Grants are awarded in the areas of arts and humanities,
health, education, children at risk, and social welfare.
Contact: Meyer Memorial Trust, 1515 S.W. Fifth Avenue,
Suite 500, Portland, OR 97201, (503) 228-5512 or http://www.mmt.org/.
Heinz Endowments (PA)
Scope: The Howard Heinz Endowment and the Vira I. Heinz
Endowment provide funding for community health programs and pediatric health
care. The foundations are particularly interested in funding programs
that focus on girls engaging in at-risk behavior.
Contact: The Heinz Endowments, 30 Dominion Tower, 625
Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3115, (412) 281-5777 or http://www.heinz.org/
Hogg Foundation for Mental Health (TX)
Scope: To support new mental health programs throughout
the state of Texas.
Contact: Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, The University
of Texas at Austin, PO Box 7998, Austin TX 78713-7998, (512) 471- 5041
or http://hogg.lac.utexas.edu/
The Meadows Foundation (TX)
Scope: Grants are made in five areas of interest: arts,
social services, health, education, and civic and cultural affairs.
Contact: Bruce Esterline, Vice President, Grants, Wilson
Historic Block, 3003 Swiss Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204, (214) 826-9431 or
http://www.mfi.org/
The Sid W. Richardson Foundation (TX)
Scope: To fund programs supporting organizations that
serve the people of Texas, primarily in the areas of education, health,
human services, and the arts and humanities.
Contact: Mr. Valleau Wilkie, Jr., Executive Director,
309 Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102, (817) 336-0494 or http://www.sidrichardson.org/
George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation (UT)
Scope: Grants are made in support of hospitals, medical
research, youth, social services and child welfare.
Contact: David P. Gardner, Desert Building, 79 South Main
Street, 12th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, (801) 350-5336.
Virginia Health Care Foundation (VA)
Scope: The Virginia Health Care Foundation promotes and
funds local public-private partnerships that increase access to primary
health care services for medically underserved and uninsured people in
Virginia.
Contact: Deborah D. Oswalt, Executive Director, Virginia
Health Care Foundation, 1001 East Broad Street, Suite 445, Richmond, Virginia
23219, (804) 828-5804, or http://www.vhcf.org/
Medina Foundation (WA)
Scope: Grants are made in Human Services, Education, Disabilities,
and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment and Education. The foundation confines
its grants to organizations in the greater Puget Sound region.
Contact: Medina Foundation, 801 Second Ave., Suite 1300,
Seattle WA 98104, (206) 652-8783, or http://www.medinafoundation.org/
Sisters of St. Jospeph Charitable Fund (WV)
Scope: Grants are made to nonprofit organizations to support
comunity-wide efforts in health promotion and to promote wellness and preventive
healthcare in the elderly.
Contact: Sisters of St. Jospeph Charitable Fund, PO Box
4440, Parkersburg WV 26101-4440, (304) 424-6080 http://www.ssjcharitablefund.org/
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Statewide Foundation Directories and
Databases
For the grantseeker interested in local funding, statewide directories
and databases provide valuable information on local funding sources. Compiled
by organizations such as grantmaking associations and state governments,
these directories and databases highlight the funding patterns of local
givers often excluded from the larger, national directories. More than
forty states publish foundation directories and, in many cases, make them
available through their local public libraries. Some directories are updated
annually, while others are updated as needed.
Alabama Foundation Directory. Birmingham, AL: Birmingham Public
Library, 1996. [Latest edition as of 2002].
The 2001 Alaska Funding Guide: Alaska Foundations and Corporate
Giving Programs. 8th ed. Anchorage, AK: Funding Exchange, Inc., 2001.
[Table of Contents available at: http://www.funding-exchange.org/2002%20funding%20guide%20TOC.pdf].
Arizona Guide to Giving, 2001-2002. 7th ed. Glendale, AZ: Just
Grants! Arizona, 2001.
Arkansas Funding Directory. Little Rock, AR: Nonprofit
Resources, Inc., 1998.
California Foundation DataBook. Portland, OR: C&D
Publishing, 2001. Sample pages available at: http://www.foundationdatabook.com/ca1.html.
Colorado Grants Guide. Denver, CO: Community Resource Center.
Biennial series. 2001-2002.
Guide to Connecticut Grantmakers. Hartford, CT: Connecticut
Council for Philanthropy. 1999, latest edition in print. All
editions thereafter on CD-ROM; 2001 latest CD-ROM edition. Future
editions will be web-based, by subscription.
Directory of Delaware Grantmakers. Wilmington, DE: Delaware
Community Foundation, 1998. Published every four years.
Guide to Greater Washington, D.C. Grantmakers on CD-ROM. Annual.
New York, NY: Foundation Center. Note: Paper edition no longer available.
The Complete Guide to Florida Foundations. Miami, FL: Florida
Funding Publications, 2002. Annual.
Georgia Foundation Directory and Service. Atlanta, GA:
Sinclair, Towne, and Co., 2002.
Directory of Idaho Foundations. Elaine C. Leppert, ed. Caldwell,
ID: Caldwell Public Library, 1999.
Illinois Funding Source. Chicago, IL: Donors Forum of
Chicago, 2002 (online only).
Directory of Indiana and Kentucky Grantmakers. Indiana
Grantmakers Alliance, 2001-2002.
Iowa Foundation DataBook. Portland, OR: C&D Publishing,
2000. Sample pages available at: http://www.foundationdatabook.com/ia1.html.
Directory of Kansas Foundations. Topeka, KS: Kansas Nonprofit
Association, 2000-2001.
Directory of Indiana and Kentucky Grantmakers. Indiana
Grantmakers Alliance, 2001-2002.
Louisiana Foundation DataBook. Portland, OR: C&D Publishing,
2000. Sample pages available at: http://www.foundationdatabook.com/la1.html.
Maine Directory of Grantmakers. Portland, ME: Maine
Philanthropy Center, annual.
Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers Member Directory.
Baltimore, MD: The Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers, 2001.
Massachusetts Grantmakers Directory. Boston, MA: Associated
Grantmakers of Massachusetts. Annual series.
Michigan Foundation Directory. Lansing, MI: Council of Michigan
Foundations. Annual series.
Minnesota Foundation Directory and Annual Update Service.
Minneapolis, MN: Foundation Data Center.
Southeastern Foundations II: A Profile of the Region's Grantmaking
Community. New York, NY: Foundation Center, 1999.
Directory of Missouri Foundations. St. Louis, MO: Directory
of Missouri Foundations, 2001-2002.
Montana Foundation Directory. Billings, MT: Grants Center,
2002.
Nebraska Foundation DataBook. Portland, OR: C&D Publishing,
2002.
Nevada Funding Directory. Las Vegas, NV: Clark County
Library, 2000.
Directory
of Charitable Funds in New Hampshire: For General Charitable Purposes and
Scholarship Aid. Concord, NH: Office of the Attorney General,
2000.
The Mitchell Guide: A Directory of New Jersey Foundations. Princeton,
NJ: Mitchell Guide. Biennial series.
The New Mexico Funding Directory. Albuquerque, NM: University
of New Mexico, biennial. [Searchable database version available at: http://www.unm.edu/~ors/public/.]
New York State Foundations: A Comprehensive Directory. 7th ed.
New York, NY: Foundation Center, 2001.
North Carolina Giving: The Directory of the State's Foundations.
4th ed. Raleigh, NC: Capital Development Services, 1999. [Also available
online, and sample pages available at:
http://www.capdev.com/NCdirectory.htm.]
Charitable Foundations Directory of Ohio. Columbus, OH: Attorney
General's Office, 1999-2000.
Oklahoma Foundation DataBook. Portland, OR: C&D Publishing,
August 2002.
Guide to Oregon Foundations. Portland, OR: Guide Line,
Inc., 2000.
Directory of Pennsylvania Foundations. 6th ed. S. Damien Kletzien.
Springfield, PA: Triadvocates Press, 1998.
Rhode Island Grantsbook. Providence, RI: Nonprofit Resources
of Southern New England, 2001.
South Carolina Foundation Directory. 7th ed. Columbia, SC: South
Carolina State Library, 2000.
The South Dakota Grant Directory. Pierre, SD: South Dakota State
Library, 2000. Available online ONLY at: http://www.sdstatelibrary.com/grants/index.cfm
Grantseeker's Guide to Tennessee Funders. 4th ed. Nashville,
TN: Center for Nonprofit Management, 2000.
Directory of Texas Foundations. San Antonio, TX: Nonprofit Resource
Center of Texas, 2002. Available in print and CD-ROM; available online
by subscription only.
Philanthropic Foundations of Utah Directory. Provo, UT:
Henry Dean Publishing, Inc., 2002.
Vermont Directory of Foundations. Shaftsbury, VT: CPG Enterprises,
2002.
The Directory of Virginia Foundations. Virginia Beach,
VA: The Grants Connection, continuously updated (looseleaf edition and
cd-roms are made to order). Available in paper, CD-ROM and online database
(by subscription). [Sample pages and a list of Virginia foundations available
at: http://www.grantsconnection.com/directory.html.]
Charitable Trust Directory. Olympia, WA: Washington Office of
the Secretary of State, 2001-2002.
Southeastern Foundations II: A Profile of the Region's Grantmaking
Community. New York, NY: Foundation Center, 1999.
Foundations in Wisconsin: A Directory. Milwaukee, WI: Marquette
University Funding Information Center. Annual series. [Note: The print
version of the 20th Edition, published Fall 2001, is sold out. An
online version is available. For more information, and to check on
the availability of the 21st edition, see: http://www.marquette.edu/library/fic/.]
Wyoming Foundations Directory. Cheyenne, WY: Laramie County
Community College, 1999.
Subject Guides
Children & Youth Funding Report. Silver Spring, MD: CD
Publications. Monthly Newsletter.
Additional Sources for Private Funding
Annual Reports
Federal and Nonprofit Agencies/Information
Centers
Federal
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
URL: http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/
(202) 401-0838 (Margaret Tolson)
Past and current AOA grants are listed at: http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/t4
(202) 619-7501; URL: http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/naic/
[Formerly Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR)]
Center for Primary Care Research
2101 E. Jefferson St.
Rockville, MD 20852-4908
Telephone: (301) 594-6662 (Office of the Director); (301) 594-1844
(Grants Management Division)
URL: http://www.ahrq.gov
1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20009-1068
(202) 884-7799
URL: http://www.arc.gov/
Procurement and Grants Office
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404) 639-4621
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/pgo_home.htm
announcements are available on the Web at: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/grantmain.htm
PO Box 6003
Rockville, MD 20849-6003
1-800-458-5231; 1-800-243-7012 (TTY/TDD); URL: http://www.cdcnpin.org
Employment and Training Administration (ETA)
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202)-693-3900
URL: http://www.doleta.gov/
Formerly Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA)
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, D.C. 20201
(202) 690-6726
URL:http://www.hcfa.gov/, http://cms.hhs.gov
Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-0835; URL: http://www.ruralhealth.hrsa.gov
(301) 443-5794; URL: http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/
(301) 594-4110; URL: http://www.bphc.hrsa.gov/
(301) 443-1993; URL: http://hab.hrsa.gov/
(301) 443-2170; (877) 477-2123 (Grants Management Officer)
URL: http://mchb.hrsa.gov/
(Headquarters)
The Reyes Building
801 Thompson Avenue, Ste. 400
Rockville, MD 20852-1627
(301) 443-1083; URL: http://www.ihs.gov/
Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
330 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20447
1-800-394-3366
703-385-7565 (Washington, DC Metro)
URL: http://www.calib.com/nccanch/
11426 Rockville Pike, Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20852
1-800-729-6686
URL: http://www.samhsa.gov/centers/clearinghouse/clearinghouses.html
Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg.
200 Independence Ave., SW
Room 715H
Washington, DC 20201
1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674)
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
Office of Rural Mental Health Research (ORMHR)
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 7117, MSC 9613
Behtesda, MD 20892-9631
(301) 443-9001
URL: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/ormhr/
Building 31, Room 5C27
31 Center Drive, MSC 2292
Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone: 301-496-1752
URL: http://www.nia.nih.gov/
(301) 496-3131
URL: http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/extramural/behavior/
(301) 496-6761
URL: http://www.nih.gov/nia/research/extramural/geriatrics/
Office of Minority Health Resource Center (OMH-RC)
PO Box 37337
Washington, DC 20013-7337
1-800-444-6472
URL: http://www.omhrc.gov/
[formerly Farmers Home Administration (FHA)]
US Department of Agriculture
South Building, Room 5037
14th Street and Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250-1500
(202) 720-4323
URL: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/
US Department of Agriculture]
National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Avenue, Room 304
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
1-800-633-7701
URL: http://www.nal.usda.gov/ric
National Resource Center
1440 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 440
Washington, DC 20005
1-800-527-8279
URL: http://www.ctaa.org/ntrc/rtap/
[formerly Rural Electrification Administration (REA)]
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant and Loan Program
US Department of Agriculture
14th Street and Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250-1500
(202) 720-9549
URL: http://www.usda.gov/rus/telecom/dlt/dlt.htm
1522 K Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 408-1273 or (888) 321-7227
URL: http://www.rcap.org/
Sources of Grant Information
Aside from the grantmakers themselves, a variety of other organizations
are involved in the funding process either through information dissemination
or advocacy for a particular funding area. A selected list of these organizations
is presented below.
79 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10003
(212) 620-4230
1-800-424-9836
URL: http://www.fdncenter.org/
1100 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 452-8331
URL: http://www.gih.org/
1125 W. Sixth St., Fifth Floor
PO Box 17220
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 482-9860
URL: http://www.tgci.com/
1717 Kettner Boulevard, #110
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 231-1348
URL: http://www.nng.org/
committee members. Services are provided to both funders and
grantseekers. Resources available to all include publications, conferences,
and a common grant application form.
c/o Gale Publishing
27500 Drake Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
1-800-877-GALE
URL: http://www.gale.com/ or http://www.galegroup.com/taft/
World Wide Web Resources
Funding information is increasingly available through the World Wide Web.
User-friendly access to Internet resources is provided by Web browsers,
such as Mosaic and Netscape, which are usually included with telecommunications
software supplied by Internet service providers. Each Web site has a "home
page," which is accessed by entering an address, known as a Uniform Resource
Locator (URL), in the location field of the Web browser software. URLs
begin with a standard prefix (http://) and are often followed by a long
string of characters, sometimes including numbers and symbols. Although
the URL must be typed in the address field the first time a site is accessed,
most sophisticated Web browsers have a "bookmark" feature which allows
users to add frequently accessed URLs to a list for subsequent selection.
Federal Resources
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Federal Resources
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Bureau of Health Professions (see listing below for division office
and room number)
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
Room 8A-09
(301) 443-2100
URL: http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/diversity/
Room 9A-27
(301) 443-6190
URL: http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/medicine-dentistry/
Room 9-35
(301) 443-5688
URL: http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/
Room 8-48
(301) 443-1173
URL: http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa/
Bureau of Primary Health Care
Health Resources & Services Admininstration
4350 East-West Highway, 8th Floor
Bethesda, MD 20814
1-800-221-9393
(301) 594-4130
URL: http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/
Indian Health Service
801 Thompson Ave.
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 443-6197
URL: http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/Jobs_index.asp
Publications/Directories
While many of these publications can be obtained directly from the publisher,
check with a public library or a university library for additional scholarship
directories such as those for a specific subject area or a specific state.
embarking on similar health planning endeavors.
PO Box 92456
Anchorage, AK 99509
(907) 569-4233
URL: http://www.funding-exchange.org
Attn: Order Department
PO Box 930876
Atlanta, GA 31193-0876
1-800-621-8335 (ext. 0 for Order Dept.)
URL: http://www.ama-assn.org/
Customer Care
7201 McKinney Circle
Frederick, MD 21704
(800)-234-1660
URL: http://www.aspenpublishers.com
55 Courts St., Suite 520
Boston, MA 02108
617-426-2606
URL: http://www.agmconnect.org
2 East Read Street, 8th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 727-1205
URL: http://www.abagmd.org
200 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 576-6300
URL: http://www.oag.state.md.us/
Department of Justice, Charitable Trusts Division
33 Capitol Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-3591
URL: http://www.state.nh.us/nhdoj/CHARITABLE/char.html
Charitable Law Section
101 East Town Street, 4th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-5148
(614) 466-4320
URL: http://www.ag.state.oh.us/charitab/directory.htm
2100 Park Place
Birminhgam, AL 35203
(205) 226-3600
URL: http://www.bham.lib.al.us/
630 Central Ave.
New Providence, NJ 07974
1-888-269-5372
URL: http://www.bowker.com/
1017 SW Morrison #500
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 274-8780
http://www.foundationdatabook.com/
1010 Dearborn Street
Caldwell, ID 83605-4195
(208) 459-3242
111 Hampton Woods Lane
Raleigh, NC 27607
1-800-729-4553
URL: http://www.capdev.com
4701 Sagamore Road, #5155
Bethesda, MD 20816
1-800-336-4240
URL: http://www.carrollpub.com
Subscriber Services
8204 Fenton Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910
1-800-666-6380
URL: http://www.cdpublications.com
44 Vantage Way, Suite 230
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 259-0100
URL: http://www.cnm.org/
1255 Twenty-Third Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-466-1200
URL: http://www.philanthropy.com
1401 East Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 507-3400
655 Broadway, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 623-1540; 1-800 516-6284
URL: http://www.crcamerica.org
221 Main Street #300
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 525-5585
URL: http://www.ctphilanthropy.org
PO Box 599
One South Harbor Avenue #3
Grand Haven, MI 49417-1385
(616) 842-7080
URL: http://www.cmif.org
Box 199
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
(802) 447-0256
URL: http://www.cpgfundraising.com
PO Box 1636
Wilmington, DE 19899-1636
(302) 571-8004
URL: http://www.delcf.org
Office of the Attorney General, State of New Hampshire
33 Capitol Street
Concord, NH 03301-6397
(603) 271-3658
URL: http://www.state.nh.us/nhdoj/CHARITABLE/char.html
8122 Edinburgh Drive
St. Louis, MO 63105
(314) 725-6834
208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 740
Chicago, IL 60604-1006
(312) 578-0090
URL: http://www.donorsforum.org
11205 South Dixie Highway, Suite 101
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 251-2203
URL: http://www.floridafunding.com
79 Fifth Avenue/16th St.
New York, NY 10003-3076
1-800-424-9836
URL: http://www.fdncenter.org
100 Kenmar Center, 401 Kenmar Circle
Minnetonka, MN 55302-1019
(952) 542-8582
URL: http://www.capriotti.com/fdc
A subsidiary of Thompson Publishing Group
[For ordering information, see entry for: Thompson Publishing Group]
Headquarters Office for subsidiary
1725 K Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 872-4000
Orders: 1-800-876-0226
URL: http://www.thompson.com/
1500 North 30th Street
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 657-2040
URL: http://www.msubillings.edu/grants
8522 Ben Nevis Dr.
Richmond, VA 23235-3408
1-800-532-7934
URL: http://www.grantsconnection.com
Publications Office, PO Box 17220
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 482-9860
URL: http://www.tgci.com
621 Southwest Alder Street, Suite 660
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 236-3099
1913 Atlantic Avenue, Suite F-4
Manasquan, NJ 08736
(732) 292-1100
FAX (732) 292-1111
URL: http://www.healthrespubs.com
1254 North 1220 West
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 375-1068
URL (for IdahoMall, where directory is available for purchase: http://www.idahomall.com/grantwriting/direct.html
32 East Washington Street, Suite 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46204-3583
(317) 630-5200
URL: http://www.indonors.com
PO Box 16560
Washington DC, 20041
(703) 471-8750
URL: http://www.youthdevelopment.org/publications.htm
40 Tall Pine Drive
Sudbury, MA 01776
1-800-832-0034
URL: http://www.jbpub.com
608 North 108th Court
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 493-8818
P.O. Box 5456
Glendale, AZ 85312
URL: http://www.azgrants.com/home.cfm
(623) 412-8650
Administrative Office
123 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 343-4646
URL: http://kanawha.lib.wv.us
PO Box 47054
Topeka, KS 66647
(785) 266-6886
1-800-582-1428
URL: http://www.ksnonprofitassoc.net/
1400 East College Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82007-3299
(307) 778-1206
104 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10011-6901
(212) 627-4140
URL: http://www.leadershiplibrary.com
USM Library, Box 9301
Portland, ME 04104-9301
(207) 780-5039
URL: http://www.megrants.org
P.O. Box 3141
Milwaukee WI 53201-3141
(414) 288-1515
URL: http://www.marquette.edu/library/fic/
9676 Gwynn Park Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 465-3493
15 South 5th Street, Suite 600
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1570
(612) 338-1989
URL: http://www.mcf.org
PO Box 626
Pennington, NJ 08534-0626
(609) 730-8247
PO Box 9223
Cincinnati, OH 45209
(513) 871-9456
Rural Information Center
10301 Baltimore Avenue, Room 304
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
1-800-633-7701
URL: http://www.nal.usda.gov/ric
1717 Kettner Boulevard, #110
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 231-1348
URL: http://www.nng.org
PO Box 15070
San Antonio, TX 78212-8270
(210) 227-4333
URL: http://www.nprc.org
500 Broadway, Suite 403
Little Rock, AR 77201
(501) 379-1557
URL: http://www.nonprofitarkansas.org/
160 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 861-1920
URL: http://www.nonprofitresourcessne.org
116 New Montgomery Street, Suite 720
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 777-5761
URL: http://www.ncg.org
Order Department
PO Box 625
Holmes, PA 19043
1-800-234-1340
URL: http://www.omnigraphics.com
A Subsidiary of Greenwood Publishing Company
88 Post Road West
Westport CT 06881
1-800-225-5800
URL: http://www.oryxpress.com
175 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010
212-982-3900 or 800-221-7945
URL: http://www.palgrave-usa.com/
2815 2nd Avenue, Suite 290
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 770-9423
URL: http://www.pngf.org
1220 L Street, NW, Suite 350
Washington, DC 20005
1-877-252-1200
http://bookstore.phf.org/
12798 West Forest Hill Boulevard, #304
West Palm Beach, FL 33414
(561) 795-6129
2455 Teller Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
(805) 499-0721 or 800-818-7243
URL: http://www.sagepub.com
230 Peachtree Street, Suite 1601
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 688-4047
1500 Senate Street
PO Box 11469
Columbia, SC 29211
(803) 734-8666
URL: http://www.state.sc.us/scsl/
800 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2294
(605) 773-5070
URL: http://www.sdstatelibrary.com/
c/o Gale Publishing
27500 Drake Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
1-800-877-GALE
URL: http://www.gale.com/ or http://www.galegroup.com/taft/
Customer Care
1725 K Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006
1-800-964-5815
URL: http://www.thompson.com
PO Box 336
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-6927
Superintendent of Documents
PO Box 371954
Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954
(202) 512-1800
URL: http://www.access.gpo.gov
Office of Research Services
Scholes Hall, Room 102
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 277-2256
URL: http://www.unm.edu/~ors
Charities Program
PO Box 40234
Olympia, WA 98504-0234
(360) 753-7120
URL: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/charities/trust.aspx
Customer Care Center - Trade & Reseller Accounts
One Wiley Drive
Somerset, NJ 08875
1-800-225-5945
URL: http://www.wiley.com
Note: This list is current as of February 2002. For the most
up-to-date list, see the Directory
of State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) on the ORHP web site.
AL Department of Public Health
RSA Tower, Suite 840
201 Monroe St.
Montgomery, AL 36130-3017
(334) 206-5396, Fax (334) 206-5434
E-mail: cbarganier@adph.state.al.us
Department of Health and Social Services
Division of Public Health
Section of Community Health & EMS
PO Box 240249
Anchorage, AK. 99524-0250
(907) 786-6579, Fax (907) 786-6576
E-mail: Kim_Busch@health.state.ak.us
College of Public Health
University of Arizona
2501 East Elm Street
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 626-7946, Fax (520) 326-6429
E-mail: lbergsma@U.Arizona.edu
Alison Hughes, Director, Rural Health Office
E-mail: ahughes@U.Arizona.edu
Arkansas Department of Health
5800 West 10th Street, #401
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 661-2244, Fax (501) 280-4706
E-mail: wrodgers@healthyarkansas.com
Sandy Hayes
E-mail: shayes@healthyarkansas.com
California Department of Health Services
714 P Street, Room 550
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-0348, Fax (916) 654-5900
E-mail: swillbur@dhs.ca.gov
Tony Agurto
225 East 16th Avenue, Suite 1050
Denver, CO 80203-1604
(303) 832-7493, Fax (303) 832-7496
Web Site: www.coruralhealth.org
E-mail: info@coruralhealth.org
Northwestern CT Community College
Park Place East
Winsted, CT 06098-1798
(860) 738-6378, Fax (860) 738-6443
Web Site: ruralhealthct.org
E-mail: bberger@nwcc.commnet.edu
Mary S. Winar
E-mail: mwinar@nwcc.commnet.edu
Delaware Division of Public Health
P.O. Box 637, Jesse Cooper Bldg.
Dover, DE 19903
(302) 739-4735, Fax (302) 739-6653
E-mail: kcollison@state.de.us
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C-15
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1735
(850) 245-4340 x 2706, Fax (850) 414-6470
Susan Gay, Director
E-mail: Susan_Gay@doh.state.fl.us
Robert Pannell
E-mail: Robert_Pannell@doh.state.fl.us
Office of Rural Health Services
502 Seventh Street South
Cordele, Georgia 31015-1443
(229) 401-3093; fax (229) 401-3077
E-mail: ilineberry@dch.state.ga.us
Hawaii Department of Health
1250 Punchbowl Street, Room 340
Honolulu, HI 96801
(808) 586-4188, Fax: (808) 586-4193
E-mail: vpyin@mail.health.state.hi.us
Kirk Lange, Coordinator
450 West State St. - 1st floor
Boise, Idaho 83720-0036
(208) 332-7212, fax (208) 332-7262
E-mail: fletchea@idhw.state.id.us
Illinois Department of Public Health
535 West Jefferson
Springfield, IL 62761
(217) 782-1624, Fax (217) 782-2547
E-mail: mring@idph.state.il.us
Julie Myers
E-mail: jmyersl@idph.state.il.us
Indiana State Department of Health
2 North Meridian Street, 8B
Indianapolis, IN 46204-3003
(317) 233-7679, Fax (317) 233-7761
Web Site: http://www.in.gov/isdh/
E-mail: hkatter@isdh.state.in.us
Bob Sunman, Adm.
E-mail: bsunman@isdh.state.in.us
Mark Laker, Health Educator
E-mail: mlaker@isdh.state.in.us
Iowa Department of Public Health
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-7224, Fax (515) 242-6384
E-mail: kwilliam@idph.state.ia.us
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 340
Topeka, Kansas 66612-1365
(785) 296-1200, Fax (785) 296-1231
Web Site: www.kdhe.state.ks.us/olrh/
E-Mail: rmorriss@kdhe.state.ks.us
Chris Tilden, Coordinator
E-Mail: ctilden@kdhe.state.ks.us
University of Kentucky
100 Airport Gardens Road, Suite 10
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-3557, Fax (606) 436-8833
E-mail: jjones3@uky.edu
Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals
1201 Capitol Access Road, P.O. Box 1349
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-1349
(225) 342-9513, Fax (225) 342-5839
E-mail: slavergn@dhh.state.la.us
Paul Kramer
Maine Department of Human Services
161 Capitol Street
State House Station 11
Augusta, ME 04333-0011
(207) 287-5524, Fax (207) 287-5431
Michelle Mosher, Program Manager
E-mail: michelle.mosher@state.me.us
201 West Preston Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
(410) 767-5590, Fax (410) 333-7501
Web Site: http://mdpublichealth.org/opcs/
E-Mail: boehmp@dhmh.state.md.us
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
180 Beaman Street
West Boylston, MA 01583
(508) 792-7880, Fax (508) 792-7706
E-mail: cathleen.mcelligott@state.ma.us
Sara Fogarty
B-218 West Fee Hall, MSU
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 432-1066, Fax (517) 432-0007
Web Site: www.com.msu.edu/micrh
E-mail: barnas@msu.edu
Minnesota Department of Health
Metro Square Building
121 East 7th Place, Suite 400
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 282-6348, Fax (651) 297-5808
Web Site: www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/orh_home.htm
E-mail: estelle.brouwer@health.state.mn.us
Karen Welle, Deputy
Mississippi Department of Health
2423 N. State St., P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
(601) 576-7874, Fax (601) 576-7530
E-mail: dlightwine@msdh.state.ms.us
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
920 Wildwood Drive, P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
(573) 751-6219, Fax (573) 526-4102
E-mail: backeb@dhss.state.mo.us
Montana Area Health Education Center
Montana State University
304 Culbertson Hall
Bozeman, MT 59717-0540
(406) 994-5553, Fax (406) 994-5653
Web Site: healthinfo.montana.edu
Web Site: ruralhealth.montana.edu
E-mail: dyoung@montana.edu
Frank Newman, Ph.D.
Nebraska Department of Health
301 Centenial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509-5044
(402) 471-2337, Fax (402) 471-0180
E-mail: dennis.berens@hhss.state.ne.us
Tom Rauner
Marlene Janssen
School of Medicine, U of Nevada
SAVITT Medical Building
Room 53, Mail Stop 150
Reno, NV 89557-0046
(775) 784-4841, Fax (775) 784-4544
Web Site: www.unr.edu/med/dept/CEHSO/rhealth.html
E-mail: cford@med.unr.edu
Teryl Schriner, Coordinator
New Hampshire Department of Health
6 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-4638, Fax (603) 271-4516
E-mail: bayars@dhhs.state.nh.us
c/o New Jersey Primary Care Association
14 Washington Road, #211
Princeton Junction, N.J. 08550-1030
(609) 275-8886, Fax (609) 936-7247
E-mail: Jsnjsorh@AOL.COM
NM Department of Health
625 Silver SW, Suite 201
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 841-5871, Fax (505) 841-5885
E-mail: kim.kinsey@mailexcite.com
Harvey Licht, Director
New York Department of Health
Empire State Plaza
Corning Tower, Room 1656
Albany, NY 12237
(518) 474-5565, Fax (518) 473-6195
E-mail: kam13@health.state.ny.us
NC Department of Human Resources
311 Ashe Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-2040, Fax (919) 733-8300
E-mail: sdihofrh@dhr.state.nc.us
Jim Bernstein, Director
School of Medicine, U of North Dakota
501 North Columbia Road, Box 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
(701) 777-3848, Fax (701) 777-2389
E-mail: mwake@medicine.nodak.edu
Brad Gibbens, Associate Director
E-mail: bgibbens@mail.med.und.nodak.edu
Primary Care & Rural Health
Ohio Department of Health
246 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 644-8508, Fax (614) 644-9850
Web Site: http://www.odh.state.oh.us/ODHPrograms/Rural/ruralhealth1.htm
Email: hreed@gw.odh.state.oh.us
Amina Shahid
E-mail: ashahid@gw.odh.state.oh.us
Oklahoma State Department of Health
1000 NE 10th St., 5th Floor
Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1299
(405) 271-8750, Fax (405) 271-8877
E-mail: val@health.state.ok.us
Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, L593
Portland, OR 97201-3098
(503) 494-4450, Fax (503) 494-4798
Web Site: www.ohsu.edu/oregonruralhealth
E-mail: whitakek@ohsu.edu
Scott Ekblad
E-mail: ekblads@ohsu.edu
Pennsylvania State University
202 Beecher-Dock House
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 863-8214, Fax (814) 865-4688
Web Site: http://porh.cas.psu.edu
E-mail: lad3@psu.edu
Ann Cherry, Coordinator
E-mail: amc11@psu.edu
Rhode Island Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill, Cannon Building
Providence, RI 02908-5097
(401) 222-1171, Fax (401) 222-4415
E-mail: maryannem@doh.state.ri.us
SC Office for Recruitment & Retention of Health Professions
220 Stone Ridge Drive, Suite 402
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 771-2810 FAX (803) 771-4213
Web Site: www.ahec.net/recruitment/
E-mail: buddyw@btitelecom.net
Graham Adams
E-mail: scsorh@btitelecom.net
South Dakota Department of Health
600 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-2536
(605) 773-3364, Fax (605) 773-5904
Web Site: www.state.sd.us/doh/rural/
Web Site: med.usd.edu/family/rhc/index.htm
E-mail: bernie.osberg@state.sd.us
Lisa Kilawee (Sioux Falls, SD)
E-mail: lkilawee@usd.edu
Tennessee Department of Health
425 Fifth Avenue, North
Cordell Hull-5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37247-5245
(615) 741-0418, Fax (615) 741-1063
Web Site: http://170.142.76.180/rural
E-mail: plipford@mail.state.tn.us
Michael Gregory
E-mail: mgregory@mail.state.tn.us
Rural Health Unit
P.O. Box 12877
Austin, TX 78711
507 Sabine, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78701
( 512) 936-6701, fax (512) 936-6776
Toll free: 800-544-2042
E-mail: measley@orca.state.tx.us
Utah Department of Health
288 North 1460 West, Second Floor
P.O. Box 142005
Salt Lake City, UT 84116-2005
(801) 538-6113, Fax (801) 538-6387
E-mail: dbeckwi@doh.state.ut.us
Vermont Department of Health
108 Cherry St., P.O. Box 70
Burlington, VT 05402
(802) 863-7513, Fax (802) 651-1634
E-mail: Csteven@vdh.state.vt.us
Virginia Department of Health
1500 E Main Street, Room 213
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 786-4891, Fax (804) 371-0116
E-mail: kstuder@vdh.state.va.us
Washington State Department of Health
2725 NW Harrison Ave., Suite 500
P.O. Box 47834
Olympia, WA 98504-7834
(360) 705-6762, Fax (360) 664-9273
Web Site: www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/ocrh/Default.htm
E-mail: kris.sparks@doh.wa.gov
Office of Community and Rural Health Services
Bureau of Public Health
350 Capitol Street, Rm. 515
Charleston, WV 25301-3716
(304) 558-1327, Fax (304) 558-1437
E-mail: sandrapope@wvdhhr.org
Mary Huntley
Rm. 109 Bradley Memorial
1300 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 265-3608, Fax (608) 265-4400
Web Site: www.worh.org/
E-mail: bduerst@facstaff.wisc.edu
Wyoming Department of Health
1st Floor Hathaway Building, Rm 117
Cheyenne, WY 82002
(307) 777-6918, Fax (307) 777-7439
E-mail: dthied@wdhpop.state.wy.us
For a map with a link to all HHS regional offices, see: http://www.hhs.gov/about/regionmap.html
Region I
John F. Kennedy Federal Building
Government Center
Boston, MA 02203
(617) 565-1500
URL: http://www.hhs.gov/region1/
(Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont)Region VI
1301 Young Street
Dallas, Texas 75202
(214) 767-3301
URL: http://www.hhs.gov/region6/
(Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma,Texas)
Region II
Jacob K. Javits Federal Building
26 Federal Plaza
New York, NY 10278
(212) 264-4600
URL: http://www.hhs.gov/region2/
(New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico,
Virgin Islands)Region VII
Bolling Federal Building
601 East 12th Street
(816) 426-2821
URL: http://www.hhs.gov/region7/
(Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska)
Region III
Public Ledger Building, Suite 436
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia PA 19106
(215) 861-4633
URL: http://www.hhs.gov/region3/
(Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia,
West Virginia)Region VIII
Federal Building, Room 1076
1961 Stout Street
Denver, Colorado 80294-3538
(303) 844-3372
URL: http://www.hhs.gov/region8/
(Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming)
Region IV
Atlanta Federal Center, Suite 5B95
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303-8909
(404) 562-7888
URL: http://www.hhs.gov/region4/
(Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky,
Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee)Region IX
Federal Office Building
50 United Nations Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 437-8500
URL: http://www.hhs.gov/region9/
(Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada; American Samoa, Commonwealth
of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam,
Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau)
Region V
233 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 353-5160
URL: http://www.hhs.gov/region5/
(Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota,
Ohio, Wisconsin)Region X
2201 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121-1831
(206) 615-2010
URL: http://www.hhs.gov/region10/
(Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington)
NATIONAL
proposals@rwjf.org. Internet: http://rwjf.org/.
equipment or an integrated system at a cost of at least $300,000.
Current initiatives include: Partnership to Raise Community Capital; Detroit
Initiative, to encourage and develop programs and projects that help revitalize
the city; and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Initiative.
Fax: (415) 701-6001.
Fargo, ND 58103, (701) 271-0263.
URL: http://www.stuartfoundation.org
(Arranged alphabetically by state)
communities and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status
of the people of California.