Practical Resources Guide for
Nonprofit Organizations
Faith-based and community
organizations play a vital role in our nation’s social service network,
yet these nonprofit groups are often unaware of the many resources
available to them. This guide provides valuable and practical
information, including how to apply for Federal funding and how to
increase organizational capacity and efficiency. The guide is
categorized by topic and includes websites relevant to each section.
Identifying Potential Sources of Funding
Apply for Federal grants
Federal programs
Grants.gov allows organizations to
electronically find and apply
for more than $400 billion in Federal grants.
The online Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance provides
access to a database of Federal programs and resources to
assist in developing and writing grant proposals.
National Service: A Resource for Faith-Based and Community Groups
explains how the Corporation for National and
Community Service and Learn and Serve America work with
grassroots organizations and the resources available to those
groups. Post your organization's volunteer opportunities or
nominate a member of your organization for the President’s
Volunteer service award at
www.volunteer.gov.
The
Capacity Building Guidebooks series provides practical
information on a variety of topics of interest to nonprofit
organizations, including grant acquisition and management, best
practices, establishing partnerships, outcomes management,
revenue sources, and technical assistance.
The
Sustainability Toolkit is designed to help grassroots
community- and faith-based organizations develop sustainable
organizations and program services. The toolkit provides helpful
information to guide sustainability planning efforts, samples of
tools, and actual fill-in the- blank “planning templates” and
worksheets.
Other
Tax Exempt Status
Learn about community
needs using the U.S.
Census data
Other Federal reports,
guidebooks, and program
information
The
Internal Revenue Service provides a variety of information
about tax compliance issues confronted by small and mid-sized
tax exempt organizations, including how to apply for tax-exempt
status.
The United States Census Bureau is the leading source of quality
data about our nation's people and economy. While the Census
Bureau is not a funding agency, it does provide information
needed for grant proposals. The
Toolkit for
Faith-Based and Community Organizations
provides a simple, easy approach to
obtaining Census information for grant writing and community
needs assessment.
The Innovation in Compassion
searchable resource database
contains a wide array of research reports, program information,
and guidebooks relevant to the work of nonprofit organizations.