GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCE GUIDE

[Pages:57]GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCE GUIDE

A ONE-STOP SHOP FUNDING SOURCES FOR STUDENTS, NONPROFITS, AND SMALL BUSINESSES

Support For Others

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Grants and scholarships

resource guide

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No need to spend valuable time and money researching different grants and scholarships. This comprehensive guide is your one stop shop for all your funding needs including scholarships, fellowships, traveling opportunities, foundation grants, government grants, sample sponsorship letters, grant proposals, scholarship references letters, and free access to updates on grant and scholarship listings (submit email). Sections include grants for education, after school programs, rehabilitation centers, programs for former convicts, environmental issues, animal causes, support for the homeless, seed money for small businesses, medical grants, resources for minorities and so much more. *Note: Upon completion of this guide there may have been changes or a complete deletion of scholarships or grant websites. If you have problems with any of these links try finding the website by the organization's name. Deadlines vary. Some scholarships and grants are replicated in different sections to suit specific needs. If you are unable to find grants for your organization in this guide please contact s_forothers@ for additional assistance (free with proof of purchase). ? Support for others inc. 2011

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1

Nonprofit Grants

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General Grants Education (including environmental education) Youth & Family Services Community/Outreach Grants

Services to the homeless Global & Health Issues

Medical Grants for families with disabled persons Emergency funds for individuals

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Cultural Programs

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Animal Welfare

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Seed Money for Start-ups

For women entrepreneurs Small Business Grants

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Special Interest

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Sample Grant Proposals

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SECTION 2

Scholarships

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Introduction General Scholarships Minorities including women Students with disabilities Gay & Lesbian International (non-U.S. citizens) Study Abroad Undergraduate Graduate (fellowships) Special Interest Sample scholarship letter of recommendation Other helpful resources Guidebooks to scholarships and grants

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* It is important to remember to check websites for any changes or updates on grant requests.

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How to use this guide This guide contains links to multiple websites. Once you locate a grant or scholarship opportunity that interest you copy and paste the websites into the address bar via the internet. Most of the grants and scholarships allow you to apply directly online but read the instructions for each carefully.

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SECTION l Grants for Nonprofits

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Grants for Nonprofits

Grants are money given to nonprofit 501c3 organizations from corporations, foundations, and government entities. There are some grants available to private businesses mostly through the government. Unlike loans, you do not have to pay back grants. Grants are very competitive and sometimes have restrictions. To increase your chances of obtaining a grant, be sure to read and follow the guidelines carefully. You should also be prepared to send in any documentation requested and know how to submit a letter of inquiry and write a full-length grant proposal. But do not send a full-length grant proposal or any additional documentation unless requested. So that you do not waste time on grants that you do not qualify for remember to read the eligibility requirements as well. Some grants have geographical restrictions. If you are a newly established non-profit be sure to check whether you qualify for a particular grant before applying.

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General Grants

The following websites provide a list of grants from government, foundations, and corporations. These grants could be used to support housing and senior care programs as well as the majority of other nonprofit causes including those areas mentioned in other sections. Go through each list and apply to those that interest you. Please read eligibility requirements. To be eligible for some of these grants there may be geographical restrictions.

FEDCONNECT: Looking to do business with the US federal government? Are you seeking grants or assistance funding? FedConnect can help you do both. The FedConnect portal is a one-stop location where you can find opportunities for federal contracts as well as opportunities for grants and assistance funds. Visit the website to learn more

Foundation Center: This website is filled with grants and fundraising resources for nonprofits and students. The website also offers free online nonprofit courses including grant writing basics. There is a fee for some of the services they provide. But many of the resources are free including lists of foundation grants that are available to nonprofits. Visit the website here:

Fundsnet : Our Fundraising & Grants Directory is provided at no cost to our visitors. Since 1996 Fundsnet Services has provided resources information about grants, fundraising, philanthropy, foundations and 501(c)(3) non-profits organizations to those in need of funding and research for their philanthropic efforts and missions.

: is your source to FIND and APPLY for federal grants. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the managing partner for , an

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