How to Apply for Grants

Here you will find tips and resources on how to successfully apply for grants.

Tips on Applying for Federal Grants
Finding Grants
General Technical Assistance

Tips on Applying for Federal Grants

Frequently asked questions about grants and funding
Obtaining a DUNS number (PDF-15.2KB)—All federal agencies require all applicants to provide a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number when applying for Federal grants or cooperative agreements.
Always contact the official listed in the request for application or program announcement with questions about a specific grant.
"Developing Competitive SAMHSA Grant Applications" Participant Manual - This manual was developed to provide organizations with skills and resources needed to plan and write a competitive SAMHSA grant application. Although written with SAMHSA programs in mind, information in this manual is helpful for individuals applying for any federal grant.
“Developing Quality Grant Proposals” (PDF-24.4) – This guide from the White House Office for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives includes tips for writing a successful grant proposal.
The Foundation Center: Developing and Writing Grant Proposals – A guide from The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
“Tips for Novice Grant Seekers” – Information compiled by the Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives at the Department of Education.
SAMHSA Grants-Writing Training and Technical Assistance Trainings for Grassroots Faith and Community Based Groups
Intermediary organizations funded by the Compassion Capital Fund (CCF) offer training and technical assistance to faith-based and community organizations.
The Foundation Center offers a large selection of training for organizations seeking assistance with all steps of the grant seeking process. More >>>

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Finding Grants

2006 Grants Catalog (PDF - 328KB) – This catalog lists more than 170 grants programs across several Federal agencies - including the Department of Health and Human Services - that may be of interest to faith-based and community organizations.
Current Funding Opportunities – A list of current funding opportunities within HHS of interest for faith-based & community organizations.
Grants.gov – Search and apply for all current grants within the federal government.
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance – Locate current federal grants and programs.
Opportunities for Faith-Based and Community Organizations at the State and Local Levels – Information about finding sources of funding at the state and local level

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General Technical Assistance

Guidance to Faith-Based and Community Organizations on Partnering with the Federal Government - This document provides general information on identifying potential grant opportunities, and describes a number of legal and financial, and includes the “Do’s and Don’ts for faith-based organizations.
The Compassion Capital Fund’s Toolkit for Faith-Based and Community Organizations – Provides an extensive list of information, tools, and resources centered around capacity building including Best Practices, Grant Acquisition, and Outcomes Measurement.
“Touching Lives and Communities Training Video Workshops” – A series sponsored by The Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives at the Department of Labor. The five videos provide faith-based and community organizations information on building an organization, applying for federal funding, soliciting private funding, managing grants, and evaluating programs.

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