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Collection
The Grant Resource Center contains a core collection of
reference materials published by the Foundation
Center as well as a
reference collection of in-depth materials on foundations, government
agencies, philanthropy and grantsmanship skills. The collection is
found on the Third Floor, next to the Reference Desk.
Print materials in the Foundation Collection include:
- Directories of information regarding public, private, and
corporate funding
- Specialized funding sources on particular subjects or special
populations
- Reference books on grantsmanship, letter and proposal writing
guides
- Periodicals and newsletters about philanthropy
These databases are licensed to be used in the Library only:
Morley Library's circulating collection
also contains numerous titles about grants.
Grant Introduction
Workshops
Orientation sessions explaining
foundations, proposals and the use of the
materials in the Grants Resource Center are
offered on a regular basis for
representatives of nonprofit organizations.
These sessions are free; pre-registration is
required. Announcements of these
workshops will be made in the Morley Library
Presents newsletter, on the
Morley Library
Presents web page and on bulletin boards
within the Library.
Web Site Links
Individuals
Nonprofits
Small Business
For Nonprofits:
Alliance for Nonprofit Management
The Alliance for Nonprofit Management is the
professional association of individuals and
organizations devoted to improving the
management and governance capacity of
nonprofits - to assist nonprofits in
fulfilling their mission.
Clicking in the "Charts" area will take
you to pie charts depicting giving by
source and by type of recipient
organization.
American Institute of Philanthropy
The American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP)
is a nationally prominent charity
watchdog service whose purpose is to
help donors make informed giving
decisions.
Boardsource
BoardSource increases the effectiveness
of nonprofit organizations by
strengthening boards of directors.
Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance
Contains information regarding
assistance programs that are available
through federal agencies.
Online version of "The Newspaper of
the Nonprofit World."
This site publishes the feature
article from each print issue
and lists the titles and authors
of the other articles in the
issue.
Council Online
Created by the Council on Foundations in
Washington D.C., this site gives links
to grantmakers, non-profits, and other
resources. It also has links to key
legislation.
Serves grant seekers, grant makers,
researchers, policymakers, the
media, and the general public by
providing access to information such
as 990-PF tax returns and an online
learning lab.
Find
Funders, the Foundation Center's
directory with basic information on
more than 73,000 private and
community foundations.
990-PF Search
One-stop resource for information on
competitive federal government
grants. Includes 900+ programs from
26 grant-making agencies.
GuideStar
National database of non-profit
organizations. Includes information
about the operations and finances of
non-profit organizations, including
image files of Form 990 filings.
Requires free registration to use.
Idealist
This site compiles resources
available on the Internet and
arranges them by topic and
geographic location. The non-profit
directory can be searched by
keyword. The site also includes
tools for non-profits and links to
appropriate tax forms (Adobe Acrobat
required for the tax forms).
Use this link for information on
achieving 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
for your nonprofit organization.
One-stop source for news, tools, and
resources for and about Ohio's grants
community; an affiliate service of
GrantsUSA,LLC
Kent State University's What to Do
Before You Write a Grant Proposal
National Grants Management Association
NGMA is a non-profit organization of
professionals and does not award grants.
Nonprofit Online News
A publication of the Gilbert Center.
This site publishes a few lead
articles from each print issue and
lists the titles and authors of the
other articles in the issue. Free
subscriptions are offered to full
time U.S. nonprofit executives.
Ohio Arts Council
"The Ohio Arts Council is a state
agency that funds and supports
quality arts experiences to
strengthen Ohio communities
culturally, educationally and
economically."
Ohio Grantmakers Forum
Ohio Grantmakers Forum is an
association of foundations,
corporate contributions programs,
and other grantmaking organizations.
Its mission is to provide leadership
for organized philanthropy in Ohio
and to enhance the ability of
members to fulfill their charitable
goals.
Ohio Humanities Council
The Ohio Humanities Council provides
assistance to grant applicants by
overseeing programs that promote the
humanities in Ohio through
collaborations with cultural and
educational institutions.
Use this link for information on
incorporating as a nonprofit in the
State of Ohio.
According to their Mission
Statement, "PNN delivers news,
information, and resources to all
segments of the nonprofit world in
order to help them better achieve
their goals."
This publication and organization is
geared to those who give money
rather than those who seek it.
The site has an archive of some
articles. Includes information that
may be useful to those who want to
give planned gifts and to nonprofits
that want to pursue planned gifts.
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School Grants
Grant opportunities
for K-12 educators
with links to
current grant news
and education
resources.
White House/Faith-Based & Community
Initiatives
Info on how faith-based organizations
can compete to provide government or
privately-funded services.
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For Individuals:
Most foundation grants go to nonprofit organizations,
not to individuals.
Books by Matthew Lesko,
Lauri Blum and others oversimplify information and mislead
the public. Most of the "grants" discussed in these
books and in related infomercials, are actually entitlement
programs, like Medicare and Social Security (please read
this document from the
New York State Consumer Protection Board, this
article from
AARP, and advice from
The Foundation Center ).
Because most foundation funding is
awarded to nonprofit organizations, the individual
grantseeker should expect to encounter stiff competition for
grant dollars. In addition, most grantmakers
place highly specific limitations on their giving to
individuals. However,
the following book and web sites might provide useful information.
Foundation Grants to Individuals 13th ed.
(Print directory from the Foundation Center)
Foundation
Grants to Individuals An online database of more than
6,200 foundation and public charity programs that fund
students, artists, and researchers. (Database from The
Foundation Center; this database is licensed to
used in the Library only.)
GovBenefits.gov
Users anonymously fill out a questionnaire to identify government
programs for which they may be eligible. Users can also can search at
federal & state levels, and by category.
GovLoans.gov
GovLoans.gov is your gateway to government loan information. It directs
you to the loan information that best meets your needs.
DisabilityInfo.gov
This is a similar resource for people with disabilities.
United Way 2-1-1
2-1-1 can offer access to the following types of services:
Basic Human Needs Resource: food banks, clothing closets,
shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance. Physical and Mental
Health Resources: health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare,
maternal health, Children's Health Insurance
Program, medical information lines, crisis intervention services,
support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention and
rehabilitation.
Employment Supports: financial assistance, job training,
transportation assistance, education programs.
Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance
Contains information regarding
assistance programs that are available
through federal agencies. Many
individuals go to this web site expecting to find some way to apply for
a grant or loan directly from the Federal Government. While there are a
limited number of programs offering direct loans to individuals, most
programs provide funds to state and local governments or other
organization to manage the distribution of assistance according to local
needs. For example, a VA or FHA loan comes from a financial institution
such as a bank, credit union, or mortgage company, not directly from the
Federal Government. You cannot apply for an assistance program
through this web site.
National
Council on Aging
The National Council on Aging's BenefitsCheckUp helps people connect to
private or government programs that help them pay for prescription
drugs, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Michigan
State University Libraries’ Grants for Individuals
This list focuses on grants and awards for education and scholarship.
Individual Development
Accounts
Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) are matched savings accounts that
enable low-income American families to save, build assets, and enter the
financial mainstream. IDAs reward the monthly savings of working-poor
families who are building towards purchasing an asset - most commonly
buying their first home, paying for post-secondary education, or
starting a small business.
HUD lower
interest mortgages
While HUD does not offer direct grants or loans to individuals, they do
work through local governments and non-profit organizations to make
financial assistance and counseling available. This website
provides links to local entities that offer assistance.
(By and large, private foundations do
NOT make grants to individuals for the purchase of a home. )
Teacher
Next Door &
Officer
Next Door
Two HUD programs exist to encourage police officer and teacher home
ownership. The Teacher Next Door program offers teachers a 50% break on
HUD homes in their school district, and the Officer Next Door Program
makes the same offer to police officers in their jurisdiction of
employment.
Lifeline to Economically
Disadvantaged Consumers, Inc
Lake County’s Community Action Agency,
helping families
break the cycle of poverty and achieve self-sufficiency.
Needymeds and
RxAssist
Needymeds and RxAssist are a directories of pharmaceutical companies
with programs to aid people who need prescription medications and who
are not covered by government or private insurance.
NORD's
Medication Assistance Program
Since 1987, NORD has administered programs to assist uninsured or
under-insured individuals in securing life-saving or life-sustaining
medications. NORD works closely with humanitarian-minded
pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to ensure that certain vital
medications are available to those individuals whose income is too high
to qualify for Medicaid but too low to pay for their prescribed
medications.
Together Rx
The Together Rx Access™ Card was created as a public service by a group
of some of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, in order to
provide savings on prescriptions to eligible residents of the US and
Puerto Rico who have no prescription drug coverage. They must have
incomes no higher than $30,000 for a single person, $40,000 for couples,
and $60,000 for a family of four. Savings on brand name and generic
drugs vary from 25% to 40%.
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By and large,
foundations do not make grants to for-profit enterprises.
Free Money For Small Business (From Smart Money Magazine)
The REAL story about grants for small business.
The U.S. Small Business Administration does not offer
grants to start or expand small businesses, although it
does offer a wide variety of loan programs. (See
http://www.sba.gov/financing for more information)
While the SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally
designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small
business management, technical, or financial assistance. These
grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary
lending institutions, and state and local governments.
Most funding for small business is in the form of loans or tax
incentives. Please read this document from the
New York State Consumer Protection Board for information
about claims made by Matthew Lesko, Laurie Blum and others.
A legitimate federal grant program for small businesses is
the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research Program) for
small high tech businesses. This is a competitive grant
offered by many federal departments. For more information, see:
http://www.sba.gov/sbir/indexfaqs.html .
Another program to encourage technology development is the
STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer Program), which
encourages partnerships between the private and public sector.
For more information on this, see
http://www.sba.gov/sbir/indexsbir-sttr.html .
For more information on the SBA programs, see their website at:
http://www.sba.gov/financing/basics/grants.html and
http://www.sba.gov/financing/index.html.
Online Women's Business
Center
The site from the SBA provides information specific to women's
business development by promoting the growth of women-owned
businesses through programs that address business training,
technical assistance, access to credit and capital, federal
contracts, and international trade opportunities.
My Own Business: A Free
Internet Course on Starting a Business is a
12-session course that is intended for both start-up and already
operating businesses. The site is fully interactive with audio
sound bytes, quizzes, feedback, and a tool to create your own
business plan.
Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance
Contains information regarding
assistance programs that are available
through federal agencies. Many
individuals go to this web site expecting to find some way to
apply for a grant or loan directly from the Federal Government.
While there are a limited number of programs offering direct
loans to individuals, most programs provide funds to state and
local governments or other organization to manage the
distribution of assistance according to local needs. For
example, a VA or FHA loan comes from a financial institution
such as a bank, credit union, or mortgage company, not directly
from the Federal Government. You cannot apply for an
assistance program through this web site.
Ohio
State of Ohio Office of Small Business
http://www.odod.state.oh.us/OSB.htm
State of Ohio Small Business Development Center
http://www.odod.state.oh.us/edd/osb/SBDC/default.htm
Another site with frames, but contains links to the One Stop
Business Permit Center, financing, women and minority programs
and much more.
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