Grants for Nonprofit Organizations

Homeland Security Grants

The Department of Homeland Security was initiated with an objective to ensure that “Critical state and local missions supported through these (homeland security) grants include the preparedness of first responders and citizens, public health, infrastructure security, and other public safety activities. While these programs vary considerably in their size and scope, they all contribute to making our nation more secure against the threat of terrorism, as well as other natural and man-made hazards.

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Homeland Security Grants

Rural Development Housing & Community Facilities Programs

The Housing and Community Facilities Programs provides a number of homeownership opportunities to rural Americans, as well as programs for home renovation and repair. HCFP also makes financing available to elderly, disabled, or low-income rural residents of multi-unit housing buildings to ensure they are able to make rent payments.

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Housing and Community Facilities Programs

Social Venture Partnerships in Washington State for Youth Programs

Washington State out-of-school time programs for 5-18 year olds available through Social Venture Partners. Social Venture Partners seeks to develop philanthropy and volunteerism to achieve positive social change in the Puget Sound region. SVP is committed to giving time, money, and expertise to create partnerships with not-for-profit organizations.

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Social Venture Partners Out-of-School Grants

Special Delinquency Prevention Program Grants for New York Nonprofit Organizations

Objective: The Special Delinquency Prevention Program (SDPP) is a special initiative designed to support a system of services aimed at minimizing the risk that targeted youth will become initially or further involved in the juvenile justice system or become chronically dependent on the human service system.

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Special Delinquency Prevention Program

Grants for Entrepreneurs, Women, Businesses & Minorities, Individuals, Non-Profits and more!

Some people or organizations may tell you "there is no such thing as grant funding for businesses," because that's their OPINION! It's their opinion, because that's what they have been TOLD!

The problem is, they just don't know the FACTS -- but of course,it all depends on your business, and the purpose for which you are seeking grant funding.

Now, if you're trying to start a business from scratch, buy a franchise or a building or pay off business debt -- something along those lines, we don't really see grant funding out there for that anymore. We can help you seek other forms of funding, however, such as low-interest loans, small-business loans or government contracts.

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If you have an existing business and a product that is in demand, for example, you conduct stem-cell research or have developed a product that helps decrease air or water pollution; if you have a new product or system for managing health problems or for working with the disabled, etc. -- those types of business grants are available!

Specialized Grant Funding

If you are seeking funding for your nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, funding for researching a medical product or technique, grant funding for development of innovative technological programs and similar types of programs, there are numerous grant funding opportunities that may suit your needs - whether you are a tax-exempt corporation or a business!

Note that all of the funding and RFPs listed below specifically relate to small business firms or businesses, so when people or the SBA tell you "there is no grant funding for small businesses", they often just aren't aware of what is available. These are just a few examples - there are hundreds more!

Keep in mind, however, that these RFP proposal requests DO NOT relate to "start-up" funds for a business; for the most part, they primarily deal with specific business improvements or research. If you're looking for grant funding to start up a business, chances are you will find such grants few and far between - they just aren't available!

Grants for Extraordinary Entrepreneurial Women by Balance Oasis

The Balance Oasis Grants for Extraordinary Entrepreneurial Women support women who want to implement a creative business idea to improve their existing businesses or organizations. Women, above the age of 18, who currently own and operate their own business, or other professional organization are eligible. Four grants of $10,000 will be awarded in 2002.

Grant recipients provide Balance Oasis with the rights to use their names, photographs, businesses or organizations, and/or information contained in the Statement of Purpose, in connection with the development and promotion of company products through outlets including print, radio, television, the Internet and other promotional materials. The deadline for applications is October 31. Go to Balance Oasis' website above for more information, or call 800-678-4246.

DoD PROGRAM SOLICITATION for SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH

The Navy, Air Force, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA), U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBD) and Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) hereafter referred to as DoD Components, invite small business firms to submit proposals under this solicitation for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Firms with the capability to conduct research and development (R&D) in any of the defense-related topic areas described in Section 8.0, and to commercialize the results of that R&D, are encouraged to participate. Objectives of the DoD SBIR Program include stimulating technological innovation in DoD's Critical Technology Areas, strengthening the role of small business in meeting DoD research and development needs, fostering and encouraging participation by minority and disadvantaged persons in technological innovation, and increasing the commercial application of DoD-supported research or research and development results. The Federal SBIR Program is mandated by Public Laws PL 97-219, PL 99-443, PL 102-564 and PL 106-554. The basic design of the DoD SBIR Program is in accordance with the Small Business Administration (SBA) SBIR Policy Directive, 2002. The DoD Program presented in this solicitation strives to encourage scientific and technical innovation in areas specifically identified by DoD Components. The guidelines presented in this solicitation incorporate and exploit the flexibility of the SBA Policy Directive to encourage proposals based on scientific and technical approaches most likely to yield results important to the DoD and the private sector.

Grant Writers and Nonprofit Specialists @ 865.694.9482
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Last Updated on July 3, 2007