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Resource PortfolioHED 495 Grant WritingSarah MusserFebruary 3, 2014Table of Contents Freely available searchable databases……………………….…………3-4Resources for effective grant preparation……………………………...5-6Federal governmental agencies……………………………...………....6-9IL or MO State/regional/local governmental agencies………………...9- 10Foundations offering health related grants…………………………….11-12Corporations/Corporate foundations offering health related grants…...13-14Student choice………………………………………………………….15-16Current CFP/RFP’s geographically relevant…………………………...17-18Freely Available Website address: Description of source: is a partner of The U.S Department of Health and Human Services. They work together to help support the grant community. This is a governmental resource available to help assist in grant funding for many organizations, small businesses and individuals. This particular website was part of the 2002 Presidential Fiscal Management Agenda. This was supposed to help with government service support toward the community. It consists of a Grant Policy Committee, experts from across the federal government to help assist the federal finances. Eligibility: is very specific that they do not assist those who need personal financial assistance or in debt. They make that very clear on their website however they do provide links for those types of problems. They list and categorize the area’s that are eligible. On this website it is very specific to those who are eligible in Governmental Organizations, Education Organizations, Public Housing Organizations, Non-Profit Organizations, Small Businesses, and Individuals. Within those categories they list specific areas that are eligible as well.Contact Information: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?200 Independence Avenue, S.W.HHH BuildingWashington, DC 20201Phone: 1-800-518-4726 Email: support@Other relevant information: This site does a good job with breaking down every part of the grant application process and making sure you are eligible for the grant. It also very clearly states the requirements and if you are not eligible they provide other links that may help you with financial problem someone may have. Used on many other sites as a reference or another great resource.Freely Available DatabaseHoughton Mifflin HarcourtWeb address: of source: This website includes a database of grants, free to search by state, category, and institution. This allows those searching to narrow down to exactly what kind of grant they are looking for without going through hundreds of irrelevant ones. The company itself is based around education and educational tools around the world. This is specifically designed to help individuals locate specific grant opportunities. Eligibility: This website is free and open to search for all. To begin searching, all you have to do is enter a valid email address. Contact information: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt222 Berkeley St.Boston, MA 02116Phone: (617) 351-5000 Other relevant information: The website also includes helpful tips and seminars on how to write successful proposals. You may also request assistance in creating and reviewing your proposal. There are many different grant options on this website. There are certain categories where the grants are listed to which field they are related to. Resources for effective grant preparationMinnesota Council on FoundationsWeb address: nonprofits/resourcesDescription of source: The Minnesota Council on Foundations aims to directly work with community partners. They state that their partners award over $900 million annually in grants. The website has its own page that is devoted directly to grant resources. These include types of grants, grant tips, news, rankings, and common forms located in the “about” section of the website. Eligibility: This website is free for all users with Internet access, though it is geared more towards Minnesota residents/non-profits in some areas it is still a reliable website. Contact information: Minnesota Council on Foundations 100 Portland Ave. S., Suite 225Minneapolis, MN 55401-2575Phone: (612) 338-1989Fax: (612) 337-5089Other relevant information: The website also has a link to a database of grants but in order to view them you would have to subscribe to view them. They also have a variety of membership resources for those willing to officially join.Resources for effective grant preparationWriting Grant Proposals that Win 4th Ed.Textbook: Issued at SIUE Textbook ServicesDescription of source: The author of this book is Deborah Ward. The book is aimed at giving the reader the basics in both writing and understanding grants and RFP’s. The book also went into detail about how reviewers function and what they look for in different sections of grant proposals. Resources aimed at helping understand, write, submit, and review grants are also listed in the appendices in order to further learning (Ward, 2012).Target population: College aged students or adults interested in grant writing. Eligibility: This book is issued for students currently enrolled in an HED class at SIUE. Copies of this book are sold on the internet. Contacting the publishing company is also a possibility.Contact information:Phone: (978) 443-5000Writing Grant Proposals That Win 4th Ed.Jones & Bartlett Learning5 Wall StreetBurlington, MA 01803E-Mail: Info@Website: Other relevant information: This book contains several different example proposals to give the reader a clear idea what to include and what not to include in a grant. The book also identifies in great detail each section of the grant proposal and how to create what is goes in each section.Federal governmental agenciesU.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesWeb address: of source: The mission of the U.S. Department of Health & Human services is to “protect the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves” ("U.S. department of," 2013). The main page of the website consists of areas like “eligibility check”, “find available HHS grant opportunities”, and “selection tools” to limit grant options down by activity, operation, or class. The department’s policies are also listed towards the bottom of the page.Health Related Programs: HHS provides programs that deal with community economic development and service blocks, job opportunities for those who earn a low income, low income house energy assistance, rural community development, social services, community strengthening, and Tribal services.Target Population: HHS target population is community development, low income individuals, and rural communities. They also provide research and grants for research in health related fields that study young children to old adults.Eligibility: HHS awards two different types of grants. The first type of grant is called a non-discretionary grant. Non-discretionary grants are awarded to those usually a state, that sends in a program plan that meets the funders grant program criteria. The second type of grant they award is called a discretionary grant. Discretionary grants are more competitive and permit the federal government to exercise judgment when selecting an organization that seeks funding. Contact information:The Department of Health & Human Services200 Independence Avenue S.W.Washington, D.C., 20201Other relevant information: The HHS website contains many links to other federal agencies that also provide health related grant funding for research. Contact information for agencies is also listed in the “About us” tab. Federal governmental agenciesNational Institute of HealthWeb address: of source: The mission of the National Institute of Health is to “seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce the burdens of illness and disability” ("National institute of health," 2013). Their goal is to to raise discoveries, research strategies, and applications to protect and improve human life. They develop, maintain, and apply resources that helps prevent diseases. **To find funding for a potential grant click on the “Grants/Funding” button at the top of the website. This will re-direct you to a new NIH page that consists of a search box for grants, common areas of interest, and information listed about grants.**Health Related Programs: Some topics typically funded by NIH include, biomedical technology, cell biology and biophysics, genetics and developmental biology, pharmacology, physiology, cancer research, drug dependence and abuse, aging, mental health, and minority health and health disparities. Eligibility: Each type of NIH grant program has its own set of criteria for who may apply for funding. The eligibility information for program funding is located under section III of each funding opportunity announcement. NIH supports individual eligibility. They support local or state government as well as certain agencies of the federal government. They also support foreign, public or private, non-profit or for-profit organizations as long as the organization applying for funding meets the criteria of the specific funding opportunity announcement. Target Population: Grants awarded typically target people with low incomes, people dependent on drugs or alcohol, minorities, people with health issues, school aged children, or the elderly.Contact information:National Institute of Health9000 Rockville PikeBethesda, MD 20892Other relevant information: This website contains a section under the “Institutes at NIH” that identifies all the institutes and offices the NIH contains as well as the history of NIH centers. The “Grants & Funding” section contains information on how to apply for a grant, different types of grants, grant process overviews, and more. There is a funding search box located on the same page that allows users to search for what type of grant or contract they are seeking funding for. IL or MO State/regional/local governmental agenciesIllinois Department of Public HealthWeb address: of source: The Illinois Department of Public Health was created to promote sanitation while keeping the inhabitants of Illinois and its visitors safe from disease and injury ("Illinois department of Public Health," 2012).Health Related Programs: The Illinois Department of Public Health list different areas of interest which include, vaccinations for children, food safety, sanitary water conditions, accurately labeled prescription drugs, hospital and nursing home licensing, genetic screenings to promote newborn health and safety, and health and wellness programs.Target Population: The Department of Public Health targets women, children, low income families, the elderly and their families, and hospital or hospice patients.Eligibility: Each RFA/RFP application has its own eligibility that must be observed and understood before it can be considered for funding.Contact information:Phone: (217) 782-4977Illinois Department of Public Health535 West Jefferson StreetSpringfield, IL 62761Other relevant information: The website contains different news links that are health related and local. I thought it was neat there is a health fact sheet link that is located on the left side of the website that is free to access information on any topic from AIDS to Women’s Wellness. IL or MO State/regional/local governmental agenciesIllinois Department of Human ServicesWeb address: Description of source: The mission statement of the Illinois Department of Human Services is “to assist our customers to achieve maximum self-sufficiency, independence and health through the provision of seamless, integrated services for individuals, families and communities.” ("Illinois department of human services," 2013). **To find funding from the IDHS, you need to go to “for providers” section then scroll, and on the right side click RFPs.**Health related programs: Health related programs for the Illinois department of human services includes mental health education and prevention, along with mentoring and peer counseling.Target population: Target populations of IDHS are directed to help Illinois residents with needs such as substance abuse, developmental disabilities, community services, mental health, and rehabilitation services.Eligibility: The RFA application has its own eligibility that must be understood before considering it for funding. Normally, non-profit organizations and individuals are accepted for the funding. Contact Information: Phone: (217) 557-2134Illinois Department of Human Services100 South Grand Avenue EastSpringfield, Illinois 62762Other relevant information: This website contains different newsletters that you can access which are located at the bottom of the website. It also allows you to sign up for their newsletter. Foundations offering health related grantsRobert Wood Johnson FoundationWeb address: of source: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is focused on health related research. Its mission statement is “to improve the health and health care of all Americans” ("Robert Wood Johnson," 2013)**To find funding for a grant scroll down to the bottom of the website and click “Grants.”**Health Related Programs: The RWJF provides health research in, childhood obesity, healthcare coverage, promoting education, public health, equality, and technological pioneering. Target Population: The RWJF target population is mostly children, high school or college aged students, low income families, people of ethnic race, and elderly men and women.Eligibility: Funding programs are eligible only if they cover at least one of the seven health related programs. The RWJF typically supports public agencies, universities, and public charities as long as they are tax-exempt. Contact information:Phone: (877) 843-7953Robert Wood Johnson FoundationRoute 1 and College Road EastP.O. Box 2316Princeton, NJ 08543-2316Other relevant information: The website has a bunch of different links at the bottom of the page to navigate throughout the website. Things such as “blogs” “newsrooms” ect. A search box is located at the top of the website as well. Foundations offering health related grantsThe Coca-Cola FoundationWebsite: of source: The Coca-Cola foundation was founded in 1984 and then became a foundation. The mission of the Coca-Cola foundation is to, “refresh the world, inspire moments of optimism and happiness, and to create value and make a difference.” (The Coca-Cola Foundation, 2013) The foundation strives for people to live by their values this including leadership, collaboration, integrity, accountability, passion, diversity, and quality. Health related programs: The foundation has educational programs such as HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness. They help respond to emergency relief and natural disaster, for example Hurricane Katrina disaster relief. They also fund different educational scholarships.Eligibility: As I was browsing the website it is somewhat unclear as to the eligibility is for the foundation. However I did find that most who apply are volunteers with the company. On the website there is a list that shows which ones are not eligible. Contact information: The Coca-Cola CompanyP.O. Box 1734Atlanta, GA 30301, USA1.800.GET.COKE(800.438.2653)Other relevant information: Interesting enough The Coca-Cola foundation has Local, Regional, and Global foundations located all over the world in places such as Eurasia & Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific coast! Corporations/Corporate foundations The Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation Web address: of source: The Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation was founded in 1992. The foundations mission is to “promote environmental causes throughout the Americas in the broadest sense, which encompasses both the physical and social environments in which we live in.” (“The Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation,” 2013) Health Related Programs: The foundation supports different products within four different categories. Those categories include biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, environmental justice, and environmental education. Target Population: The Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation within the Americas is limited to anyone in America. Eligibility: Individuals, discriminative organizations, lobbying organizations, U.S. based schools, organizations that are not tax-exempt, and organizations that are formed outside of the U.S. that do not have charitable equivalency status are not eligible for funding opportunities.Contact information:Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas655 Third Ave.New York, NY 10017Other relevant information: The website is pretty straight forward on the homepage. It gives the mission, guidelines, program related investments, ect. It also gives a recent representative of grants in alphabetical order on the home page. If you can’t find what you’re looking for on the corporate citizenship page there is also a search box in the right hand corner of the page along with tabs across the top of the webpage. Corporations/Corporate foundations Target Foundation Web address: Description of source: The Target Foundation focuses on giving back to the community. Targets mission is to “support programs and organizations that provide accessible and affordable arts and cultural experiences to the community through general operating grants”. ("The Target Foundation," 2014).**To find funding for a potential grant simply look under the bolded heading “Applying for a Grants” after scrolling.**Health Related Programs: The Target Foundation specializes in arts, culture, and design in schools, early childhood reading and field trips for children. Target Population: The Target Foundation targets school aged children, high school and college aged students, and families.Eligibility: The Target Foundation accepts grant requests from different organizations that are in the communities where Target stores are located within the United States. The organization has to be within 100 miles of a Target store to be eligible for the grant. Contact information:Target Corporation 1000 Nicollet Mall #2950, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403(612) 304-6073Other relevant information: This website contains several different links to go under in “grants FAQ” It gives you detailed information on what to do in applying for grants. You can also go specifically under what type of grant and get information that way on the website as well. There is also a search bar at the top right hand corner for to manually search for information. Student Choice Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Web address: Description of source: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was founded in 1955 is dedicated to helping fund getting insurance coverage for those who cannot afford to. The CF Foundation “offers competitive awards for research related to cystic fibrosis. Studies may be carried out at the sub cellular, cellular, animal, or patient levels. Two of these funding mechanisms include Pilot and Feasibility Awards and Research Grants.” (“The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2013”)Target Population: The target population of the CFF are young adults and adults having an interest in research and care for CFF. Eligibility: Those who are interested in careers related to cystic fibrosis research and care. Contact information:Grants and Contracts OfficeCystic Fibrosis Foundation6931 Arlington RoadBethesda, MD? 20814(800) FIGHT CF(301) 951-4422grants@Other relevant information: The CFF has different funding opportunities. These include clinical research awards, research grants, and training grants. More information is located on the left side of the page under “funding opportunities.” Student ChoiceCF Roundtable Web address: Description of source: The purpose of the CysticLife grant “is to make an immediate impact in the life of a Cystic Fibrosis patient.” (“CF Roundtable”, 2012) Health related programs: Activity grants, which allow a CF patient to participate in any activity that will improve their health. There are also medical programs that aim to help provide CF patients and caregiver’s medical equipment and medications for the CF patient. Education programs within the CysticLife provides an education for the patient and caregiver to be up to date with information on cystic fibrosis. Target population: The target populations of this foundation is for those who have cystic fibrosis and any caregivers. Eligibility: CysticLife grants are rewarded to CF patients and caregivers with the expectations that a CF patient will benefit from the grant. Applicant must be a meber of . If they are not there is a link to apply on the website. () Contact Information: CysticLifeUSACFA, P.O. Box 1618, Gresham OR 97030-0519Other relevant information: This website is very brief with explaining the grant information and does not have a lot of information. It gives a link at the bottom for more information about the link as well as the link to the application. Current CFP/RFP’s geographically relevantCystic Fibrosis Research and Translation Core Center (P30)Web address: of source: This source is from the database and the National Institutes of Health.Program needed: This application is requesting for Cystic Fibrosis Research and Training Core Centers. This is to support any kind of research. Target population: The target population of this RFP is towards those wanting to research more on Cystic Fibrosis.Eligibility: Local and state governments, independent school districts, institutions of higher learning, non-profit organization, some for-profit organizations, some small businesses, and public housing authorities.Contact Information: Christine GillNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Telephone: 301-435-2816 Email: gillc@mail.Other relevant information: All awards are subject to NIH grants terms and conditions. New policies may affect application submission. This RFP is somewhat detailed and shows exactly what they want for the RFP. It is run by the NIDDK currently. Current CFP/RFP’s geographically relevantCystic Fibrosis Lifestyle FoundationWeb address: of source: This source is designed to provide funding for activities to a company or organization that will improve the lifestyle of the applicant. This included the physical, emotion and social well-being of the applicant. This is specifically a recreation grant used to go towards on-going activites. Program needed: A program is needed to design activities to improve the lifestyle of the person applying for the grant. .Target population: The target population of this RFP is applicants with cystic fibrosis. It can be a child applying however if they are unable to write it must be a parent or guardian applying in place of the child. Eligibility: Has to be someone with Cystic Fibrosis requesting the funding. Contact Information: P.O. Box 1344Burlington, VT 05402-1344grants@802-877-2034Other relevant information: It gives a list of the things that the fund will not pay for. It also goes by the terms and conditions of the CFLF . It allows the person applying for the grant to fill out a sheet on what they would use the money for and ................
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