Federal Grants

I’ve posted many times about federal grants and I usually mention that the proposals require more work than most other funding sources.  Here are a few federal grants and some sources to help you navigate the federal grant system.

 

All federal grants are officially announced on Grants.gov.  Here you can search for grant opportunities (there are hundreds, so be prepared to narrow your search or spend a lot of time scrolling) and register to apply.  This step is very important!  If your organization isn’t registered, and you think you might apply for a federal grant at some time in the future, go ahead and register here.  Doesn’t cost anything, but the approval process can take a while.  Your registration is good indefinitely.

 

Grants.gov provides some very good tutorials and overviews in the Applicant Resources section.  There are animated tutorials and step-by-step illustrated guides to registering and (very important for many of you!) searching for and finding appropriate federal grants.  In addition to these online resources, most federal grants offer one or more technical assistance call-in opportunities to help you in preparing your proposal.  These usually involve a presentation by a federal program officer and they then take questions from those listening.  These are listed in the grant guidance (fed-speak for the proposal guidelines).

 

And here are some federal grant opportunities coming due in the next couple months, some specifically for rural programs:

 

  • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is accepting proposals for the Peer-to-Peer Alcohol and Drug Use Recovery Support Services program to help prevent relapse and promote recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders.  Proposals are due February 16.
  • The Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women funds the Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Assistance Program.  They’re looking for proposals that will support and expand non-profit and public organizations that assist victims and encourage collaboration between health care, law enforcement and other stakeholders in rural communities.  Submit proposals by February 18.
  • The federal Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools will award grants to state and local school systems through the Integration of Schools and Mental Health Systems program.  They’re interested in proposals that “increase student access to high quality mental health care by developing innovative approaches that link school systems with the local mental health system.â€Â  Get your proposals in by February 22.
  • This Office is also seeking proposals for its Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools program.  Projects should include a plan to create, strengthen, or improve emergency management plans for the local school district, including staff training, and plans to communicate plans to parents and the community.  This is a great opportunity for schools to partner with local EMS and other emergency management organizations.  Submit proposals by February 26.
  • Here’s a great opportunity for rural clinics, hospitals and providers that’ s had a lot of buzz.  The Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement grants will “assist rural providers with the implementation of quality improvement strategies, while improving patient care and chronic disease outcomes.â€Â  They’ll award 60 grants to rural clinics, critical access hospitals and community health centers.  Apply by March 15.

January 26, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Grant Advice

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