Sustainability for a program or an organization involves sustained and deliberate planning among all levels of an organization from the board to the management to the direct line staff. A key component of that plan involves funding, and Federal funding can be an important part of that plan. Here are some resources to learn more about locating funding opportunities.
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- Open Opportunities
- Types of Federal Government Grants
- Sources for Federal Grant Opportunities
- Other Relevant Resources
Open Opportunities
FYI: Minority Resources...Money & More, January 2011
Provided by the Office of Minority Health Resource Center, this newsletter provides a wide range of information on funding for minority population-specific funding, such as Federal grants, resources, and scholarships/fellowships. In this issue, the Office also provides relevant events and resources on minority health, HIV/AIDS-STDs, influenza, infant/child health, and organ donation.
For more information, please see: Minority Health
National Center for Family & Marriage Research: Small Grants Competition – Fathers and Fathering
Application Receipt Deadline: Friday, February 18, 2011
The NCFMR seeks to fund up to four proposals ($20,000 per award) to support innovative research that contributes to theoretical, conceptual, or methodological developments about fathers and fathering.
Research Themes
NCFMR encourages applicants to bring innovative approaches to the measurement of fathers and fathering. The following themes are suggestive:
- Fathering across various family structures
- Links between fathering and individual well-being
- Paternal incarceration and fathering
- Fathering and the provider role
- Fathers and co-parenting
Terms and Conditions
Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in a social science discipline. Preference will be given to untenured scholars with full-time academic appointments. BGSU faculty and employees are ineligible for funding. Research already funded by other sources is not eligible for support from this mechanism. We must receive five copies of your submission (RFP and NCFMR Cover Page) by Friday, February 18, 2011.
View RFP and Application Instructions
Link to External Grants webpage to view complete RFP package, NCFMR Cover Page, and deadlines
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs , Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
National Mentoring Programs, OMB No. 1121-0329
Application due via Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, February 28, 2011
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is seeking applicants for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 National Mentoring Programs. This program furthers DOJ’s mission by supporting mentoring programs to reduce juvenile delinquency, drug abuse, truancy, and other problem and high-risk behaviors.
OJJDP FY 2011 National Mentoring Programs
Eligibility
- Applicants are limited to national organizations, which are defined as having an active program or programs with a financial relationship with affiliates in at least 45 states. (See "Eligibility," page 3.)
Deadline
- Registration with Grants.gov is required prior to application submission. (See "How To Apply," page 8.) All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on February 28, 2011. (See "Deadlines: Registration and Application," page 3.)
Contact Information
- For technical assistance with submitting an application, call the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail support@grants.gov. Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours, 7 days a week, except federal holidays.
- For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, call Eric Stansbury, Program Manager, at 202-305-1826 or e-mail Eric.Stansbury@usdoj.gov.
Grants.gov number assigned to this announcement: OJJDP-2011-2887. Release Date: December 29, 20102 OMB No. 1121-0329 OJJDP FY2011 National Mentoring Programs Approval Expires 02/28/2013 OJJDP-2011-2887
Types of Federal Government Grants
- Grants awarded by an agency of the Federal government (also known as 'discretionary' grants)-for instance, a homeless assistance grant given out by the Department of Health and Human Services to a homeless shelter.
- Grants that put Federal money in the hands of States, cities, or counties for them to distribute to charities and other social service providers, usually under their own rules and regulations (also known as 'formula' or 'block' grants). Therefore, you can apply directly to the Federal government or you can apply for funds to an entity that distributes money it receives from the Federal government.
Sources for Federal Grant Opportunities
Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Funding Announcements - View the most recent grant opportunities from ACF including resources and frequently asked questions.
Federal Business Opportunities - FedBizOpps.gov is the single government point-of-entry (GPE) for Federal government procurement opportunities over $25,000.
Grants.gov - Grants.gov allows you to find and apply for Federal government grants. There are over 1,000 grant programs offered by all Federal grant making agencies.
Welfare Peer TA Network – The Welfare Peer Technical Assistance Network posts updated funding opportunities relevant for organizations and programs working with low-income and TANF populations.
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Other Relevant Resources
The Federal Register - Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
WhiteHouse.gov - Provides information on how Federal agencies use grant money as well as a Grants Catalog. The site also answers some frequently asked questions about Federal grants.
Foundation Center - Foundation Center is a subscription based website that offers research on foundations, including family foundations and other tools for grant seekers.
The Grant Center - Search for all types of grants at The Grant Center.
The Grant Station - GrantStation is an online funding resource for organizations seeking grants throughout the world. Providing access to a comprehensive online database of grant makers, as well as other valuable tools, GrantStation can help your organization make smarter, better-informed fundraising decisions.
The Grantsmanship Center - The Grantsmanship Center offers a variety of trainings such as The Grantsmanship Training Program, Earned Income Strategies and Competing for Federal Grants.
Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training (GIFT) - GIFT provides a range of training programs and webinars to help you raise money from your community. Additionally, they offer articles and subscription based services to aid in your fundraising efforts.
