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Grant Resource Portfolio
Maggie Allen
March 26, 2015

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Table of Contents
I. Resources for effective grant preparation
1. The Only Grant-Writing Book You’ll Ever Need by Ellen Karsh and Arlen Sue
Fox. At SIUE Lovejoy Library…………………………………………………p. 4
2. The “How To” Grants Manual by David G. Bauer. At SIUE Lovejoy
Library…………………………………………………………………………..p. 5
3. Successful grant writing: strategies for health and human service professionals by
Laura N. Gitlin, Kevin J. Lyons. At SIUE Lovejoy Library…………………...p. 6
II. Freely available searchable databases offering lists of grants
1. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. http://www.hmhco.com/educators/educational-
services/grants-funding/free-grant-database .......................................................p. 7
2. Grants.gov. http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/home.html ……………………p. 8
3. Fundsnet Services. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/ ……………………….p. 9
III. Federal governmental agencies funding health related programs through
grants
1. Health and Human Services Department
http://www.hhs.gov/grants/grants/index.html ………………………………...p. 10
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/oep/default.html …………………………………..p. 11
3. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration -
http://www.samhsa.gov/grants ………………………………………………..p. 12
IV. IL or MO State/regional/local governmental agencies funding health related
programs through grants
1. Illinois Department of Public Health - http://www.dph.illinois.gov/funding-
opportunities ………………………………………………………………….p. 13
2. Illinois Department of Human Services -
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29743 …………………………...p. 14
3. Illinois State Board of Education -
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/funding_opps/default.htm ………………………..p. 15
V. Foundations funding health related programs through grants
1. The Kresge Foundation - http://kresge.org/grants-social-investments ……….p. 16
2. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - http://www.rwjf.org/en/grants/funding-
opportunities.html …………………………………………………………….p. 17
3. The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation-
http://hewlett.org/grants/search?order=field_date_of_award_value&sort=desc
…………………………………………………………………………………p. 18

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VI. Corporations/Corporate foundations funding health related programs
through grants
1. The Walmart Foundation - http://foundation.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/
…………………………………………………………………………………p. 19
2. The Coca Cola Foundation - http://www.coca-
colacompany.com/stories/community-requests-guidelines-application ……...p. 20
3. The GE Foundation - http://www.gefoundation.com/giving-programs/matching-
gifts/eligibility/ ………………………………………………………………..p. 21

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Section I: Resources for Effective Grant Preparation
1. The Only Grant-Writing Book You’ll Ever Need by Ellen Karsh and Arlen Sue Fox
Location: SIUE Lovejoy Library
Link: www.siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/
Description of source: The Only Grant-Writing Book You’ll Ever Need is a book written
by very successful grant writers that includes vital information and advice on grants.
Some of the topics include what grant makers want, writing the proposal, and what
happens after writing the proposal.
Appendices:
 50 tips for improving your chances of winning a grant
 Proposal checklist
 Glossary
 Sample grant forms
 List of community foundations
 Websites
 Regional associations of grantmakers (RAGs)
 Answers to pop quizzes
2. The “How To” Grants Manual by David G. Bauer
Location: SIUE Lovejoy Library
Link: www.siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/

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Description of source: The “How To” Grants Manual is a book that teaches successful
techniques for acquiring public and private grants for grant seekers. Some of the topics
include: preparing to seek grant support for your organization, government funding
sources, and private funding sources.
Helpful Tips:
 Organizing a proposal development workbook
 Do’s and don’ts of applying for government funding
 Creating a winning letter proposal for private funding sources
3. Successful Grant Writing : Strategies for Health and Human Service by Laura N.
Gitlin, Kevin J. Lyons
Location: SIUE Lovejoy Library
Link: www.siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/
Description of source: Successful Grant Writing: Strategies for Health and Human
Service is a book that increases the skills of grant writers whether experienced or

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inexperienced. Some of the topics include funding sources, funding ideas, writing the
proposal, models for proposal development, the review process, and grant management.
Appendices:
 Common questions and their answers
 Acronyms
 Select websites
 Sample timeline
 Budget sheets and flow charts
 Guidelines for evaluating collaborative teams
Section II: Freely available searchable databases offering lists of grants
1. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Web Address: http://www.hmhco.com/educators/educational-services/grants-
funding/free-grant-database
Description of Source: This website serves as a resource for educators. Houghton Mifflin
Harcourt is a publishing house of educational materials for both students and teachers,
which is where it gets its funding. The types of funding sources that are searchable in the
database are federal funding and private funding. When applying for funding, one has to

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distinguish the kind of institution they are planning on funding and the category of
funding for their school. Some of the categories are P.E/health, after school programs,
and safe/drug free schools.
Eligibility: The database is free to use, however the funding is only for schools and
organizations. The funding must also be geared towards schools and students.
Additional Services: The database also offers complimentary consultative services and a
professional grant review.
2. Grants.gov
Web Address: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/home.html
Description of Source: Grants.gov is a website where all federal funding opportunities
can be found. It is managed by the Department of Health and Human Services. The
database is organized by the funding instrument type, eligibility, category, and agency.
Eligibility: Anyone is eligible to apply for grants. The categories for applicants usually
fall into the categories of government organizations, educational organizations, public
housing organizations, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, small
businesses, and individuals.
Additional Resources:
 User guides and checklists
 Training

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 General support
 Technical support
 Self-help
3. Fundsnet Services
Web Address: http://www.fundsnetservices.com/
Description of Source: Fundsnet Services is a privately-owned fundraising and grants
directory that provides resources information about grants, fundraising, philanthropy,
foundations and 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Fundsnet Service’s purpose is to
serve as an internet location where anyone can search grants.
Eligibility: Anyone is eligible to use Fundsnet Services. There are different restrictions
on who can apply for grants depending on the grant category.
Categories:
 Animal and Wildlife Grants
 Arts and Culture Grants
 Children Youth and Family
Grants
 Community and Economic
Development
 Community Foundations
 Computers and Technology
 Curriculum and Lesson Plans
 Disability Grants
 Education and Literacy
Grants
 Environment and
Conservation Grants

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 Foundation Directory
 Fundraising Resources
 Government Funding
 Grantwriting Resources
 Health Wellness and
Research
 HIV Aids Prevention
 Human Services Grants
 Hunger and Homeless
 International Grants and
Funders
 Latino Grants
 Public Society Benefit Grants
 Regional Grants and
Resource Sites
 Religion Grants
 Scholarships Financial Aid
 Social Justice and Society
Grants
 Sports Grants
 Statistics and Research
 Women Grants
Section III: Federal governmental agencies funding health related programs through
grants
1. Health and Human Services Department
Web Address: http://www.hhs.gov/grants/grants/index.html
How to Apply for Funding: Click on ‘Grants Management’. From there, there is a like to
Grants.gov for current RFP’s for the Department of Health and Human Service.
Description of funding agency: The United States Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) is a governmental agency whose sole responsibility is to provide human
services to Americans in order to improve their health. Some of the programs and
services the Department of Health and Human Services provides are health care
insurance, public health programs, HHS education and training, social service programs,
research, HHS Program Inventory, and services focused on sustainable and responsive
development
Eligibility: The United States Department of Health and Human Services distributes
grants to States, Territories, Tribes, and educational and community organizations. The
funding is then further distributed to people or organizations eligible for funding.
Grants.gov provides information on different eligibilities for funding. The funding is
restricted to the United States.
Health Topics: Some of the health topics addressed by funding from the United States
Department of Health and Human Services are:

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 Children and families
 Healthcare research
 Community living
 Toxic substances
 Preparedness and response
 Disease control & prevention
 Insurance services
 Food and drug administration
 Health resources
 Indian health service
 Substance use & mental
health services
Target Populations: Grants funded usually involve increasing health insurance, increasing
health care to disadvantaged populations, increasing services to those in need, and
research aimed at benefit human health.
HHS Grant Making Agencies:
 Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
 Administration on Community Living (ACL)
 Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
 Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASFR)
 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
 Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
 Indian Health Service (IHS)
 National Institutes of Health (NIH)
 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Web Address: http://www.cdc.gov/grants/index.html
How to Find Funding: Click on the ‘Interested in Applying?’ tab. From there, there
should be a link to Grants.gov, where the list of grants will be.
Description of the Funding Agency: The mission of the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention is to prevent health, safety, and security threats from occurring in the United
States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention works to respond to health
threats, take on health threats, incorporate technology into disease prevention, encourage
healthy behaviors, train workers involved in public health, and assess the health needs of
the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funds both research
and non-research grants.
Eligibility: The funding by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not allow
individuals to apply for funding. The CDC funds to state and local governments, foreign
ministries and associations, domestic non-profits/educational institutions, and domestic
for-profit groups.
Health Topics: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funds programs that
relate to federal public health goals and objectives.
Examples include:
 Heart disease and stroke
prevention
 Non-communicable disease
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 Violence prevention
 STD and HIV/AIDS
prevention
 Cancer prevention
 Teen pregnancy prevention
 Prescription drug overdose
prevention
Target Populations: The primary target populations of the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention are citizens of the United States.
Additional Information: There is a Grants Life Cycle section on the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention website. A Grants Life Cycle happens in three stages, pre-award,
award, and post-award. The pre-award stage is when the agency starts looking through
applications. The award stage is when the agency decides who receives the grant. The
post-award stage is when grantee starts working on the outcomes of the grant.
3. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Web Address: http://www.samhsa.gov/grants
How to Apply for Funding: Click on ‘View all Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Grant
Announcements’, which leads to the RFP’s.
Description of the Funding Agency: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services. Its mission is to lessen the influence of substance abuse and mental
illness in the United States. Behavioral health is a special area of interest for SAMHSA.
Eligibility: Domestic public and non-profit entities are the only applicants that are
eligible for applying for grants within SAMHSA. The website states that there may be
additional requirements for applicants which they can check on SAMHSA Request for
Applications (RFA) or the Grants.gov website.
Health Topics:
 Suicide prevention
 Drug use prevention
 Addiction treatment
Funded Projects:
 Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)
 2015 Campus Suicide Prevention Grant
 Drug-Free Communities Support Program

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 Cooperative Agreements to Benefit Homeless Individuals for States (CABHI-
States)
Target Populations: The target population of SAMHSA’s grants are people suffering the
effects substance abuse and mental disorders. The grant also targets individuals who are
likely to experience health problems related with these issues.
Additional Resources: The website also includes information on grants management.
Grants management includes information on the steps to take after an organization has
obtained a grant from SAMHSA.
Section IV: IL or MO State/regional/local governmental agencies funding health related
programs through grants
1. Illinois Department of Public Health
Web Address: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/funding-opportunities
How to Apply for Funding: Click on the link ‘idphgrants.com’. Then, click on ‘Funding
Opportunities’ which leads to the current RFP’s.
Description of the Funding Agency: The Illinois Department of Public Health is an
agency within the state of Illinois whose purpose is to protect the health of the residents
of Illinois. They do this through prevention, health promotion regulation, and control of
disease and injury with over 200 programs in these areas.
Eligibility: The only applicants who are eligible to apply for funding with the Illinois
Department of Public Health are agencies who are registered with the Electronic Grants
Administration & Management System through the Illinois Department of Public Health
website. Only legally recognized organizational entities will be allowed to apply for
funding. Individuals are not allowed.
Health Topics:
 Childhood immunization
 Food, water and drug testing
 Hospital and nursing home licensure
 Infectious disease control
 Chronic disease control
 Vital records
 Health statistics collection and evaluation
 Newborn screenings for genetic disorders

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 Women’s health promotion
 Emergency management system licensure
 Emergency preparedness
 Workforce development
Funded Programs:
 Drinking Water 2015
 HIV / AIDS Quality of Life Program – 2016
 Rape Prevention Education FY 2015-16
Target Populations: The target populations of the grants through the Illinois Department
of Public Health are the residents and visitors of the state of Illinois.
Additional Resources: The website includes a training webinar in order for applicants to
prepare themselves for applying for a grant.
2. Illinois Department of Human Services
Web Address: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29743
Description of the Funding Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services provides
services to individuals, families, and communities in the state of Illinois in order to
improve self-efficiency, independence, and health. The services are promised to be:
customer centered, pro-active, innovative, collaborative, performance and outcome
driven, dynamic efficient and effective, solution oriented, and technology sensitive.
Eligibility: Eligibility varies when applying for funding under the Illinois Department of
Human Services. For substance abuse funding, the applicant has to be a licensed
treatment and intervention service provider. For developmental disabilities funding, the
applicant has to be enrolled by the Division of Developmental Disabilities. For family
and community services funding, the applicant has to become a licensed child care
provider. For mental health funding, the applicant has to become a certified Medicaid
community mental health services provider. There is also specific criteria for
rehabilitation services and becoming a vendor for the State of Illinois.
Health Topics:
 Alcohol and substance abuse
 Family and community services
 Mental health.
Target Populations: The Illinois Department of Human Services targets their services to
those who find trouble being self-sufficient. Some of the current target populations are:
people addicted to drugs, people who are developmentally disabled, people who need
better nutrition, needy families, women, infants, and children, and those who deal with
abuse.
Additional Resources:
 Grant writing tips

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 Online grant writing training
 Federal grant opportunities
 Foundation grant opportunities
 Corporate grant opportunities
 Other funding opportunities
3. Illinois State Board of Education
Web Address: http://www.isbe.state.il.us/funding_opps/default.htm
Description of the Funding Agency: The mission of the Illinois State Board of Education
is to make sure every student in the state of Illinois is equipped for success after high
school whether in careers or more education. The Illinois State Board of Education also
wants to make sure that all students are taught by qualified teachers and leaders and that
students are in a safe learning environment.
Eligibility: There is a detailed list of functions that an applicant who is applying for
funding within the Illinois State Board of Education must fall under. Some of the
functions include health services, psychological services, guidance services, community
services, and social work services. Most of the funding requires that an organization
demonstrate effectiveness in a certain area. Funding is restricted to the state of Illinois.
Health Topics:
 Afterschool snack program
 Breakfast program
 Health care for all kids
 Nutrition and wellness division
 Safety
Target Populations: The target populations of funding from the Illinois State Board of
Education are students in the state of Illinois.

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Section V: Foundations funding health related programs through grants
1. The Kresge Foundation
Web Address: http://kresge.org/grants-social-investments
How to Apply for Funding: Click on ‘Apply for Funding’, which leads to a page of the
different funding categories.
Description of the Funding Agency: The mission of The Kresge Foundation is to give
opportunities to people with low income. The Kresge Foundation gives opportunities by
making grants and making investments in things like arts and culture, education,
environment, health, human services, and community development efforts around the
Detroit area in Michigan.
Eligibility: The applicants that are eligible to apply for funding within The Kresge
Foundation are U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations with audited financial statements that are not
classified as private foundations and government entities. Those that are not eligible to
apply are individuals, organizations that discriminate on the basis of a certain status,
organizations that require religious memberships, and for-profit organizations.
Health Topics: Funding under The Kresge Foundation in the area of health generally fall
under to categories: developing health living and accelerating community-centered
approaches to health. Under healthy living, The Kresge Foundation funds programs that
promote healthy housing and neighborhoods, healthy food systems, and equitable
transportation and land use. Under accelerating community-centered approaches to
health, The Kresge Foundation funds programs that are community-based collaborations,
leadership development, and innovative population health programs and policies.
Target Populations: The Kresge Foundation funding targets people that are vulnerable,
such as individuals or communities that are poor.
Additional Resources: The website also includes a world map of funding available
through The Kresge Foundation.

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2. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Web Address: http://www.rwjf.org/en/grants/funding-opportunities.html
Description of the Funding Agency: The mission of the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation is “to improve the health and health care of all Americans”. This foundation
is solely dedicated to health and makes lasting health changes for generation to
generation.
Eligibility: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation generally funds tax exempt public
agencies, universities, and public charities.
Health Topics:
 Built environment and health
 Childhood obesity
 Disease prevention and
health promotion
 Early childhood development
 Emergency preparedness and
response
 Family and social support
 Health care access
 Health care costs
 Health care payment reform
 Health care quality
 Health data and IT
 Health disparities
 Health leadership, education,
and training,
 Healthy food access
 Healthy schools
 Medicaid and CHIP
 Mental and emotional well-
being
 Nurses and nursing
 Patient-centered care
 Private and employer-
sponsored insurance
 Public and community health
 Social determinants of health
 Tobacco control
 Uninsured individuals
 Violence and trauma
Target Populations: The target population of programs funding by the Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation is Americans in need of better health.
Additional Resources: This website includes a map of the United States of current
funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation within the different states.

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3. The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Web Address:
http://hewlett.org/grants/search?order=field_date_of_award_value&sort=desc
Description of the Funding Agency: The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation have
goals to reduce global poverty, limit the risk of climate change, improve education in
students, increase reproductive health rights, support performing arts, encourage
philanthropy, and support disadvantaged of the San Francisco area.
Eligibility: The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation only funds charitable
organizations. It does not fund individuals, and it rarely funds scholarships, endowments,
capital campaigns, building constructions, for-profit organizations, unincorporated
associations or groups.
Health Topics:
 Women’s reproductive health and rights
 Reducing the need for abortion
 Reducing environmental problems
 Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Target Populations: The target populations of funding under the William and Flora
Hewlett Foundation are disadvantaged communities.

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Section VI: Corporations/Corporate foundations funding health related programs through
grants
1. The Walmart Foundation
Web Address: http://foundation.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/
Description of the Funding Agency: The mission of the Walmart Foundation is to fulfill
the needs of underserved. They do this by giving funding to the areas of: hunger relief
and health eating, sustainability, women’s economic empowerment, and career
opportunity.
Eligibility: The applicants eligible for funding through the Walmart Foundation are non-
profit organizations and organizations that operate at a national, regional, or state level.
Health Topics:
 Hunger and nutrition
 Environmental sustainability
 Women’s economic empowerment
 Disaster relief
Target Populations: The target populations of funding through the Walmart Foundation
are people globally who are underserved.
Additional Resources:
 Scholarship opportunities for associates
 Volunteer opportunities
 Information on international funding
2. The Coca Cola Foundation

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Web Address: http://www.coca-colacompany.com/stories/community-requests-
guidelines-application
How to Apply for Funding: Click on ‘Apply Now’ to begin the application process.
Description of the Funding Agency: The mission of the Coca Cola Foundation is to
improve sustainability of local communities across the globe. Its priority areas are
women, water, and well-being. Its focus is on sustainability.
Eligibility: The Coca Cola Foundation has a list of applicants who they do not generally
support such as: individuals, organizations that discriminate based on a certain status,
religious endeavors, political organizations, film documentaries, website development,
entertainment events, vanity events, fraternal organizations, athletic teams, travel, family
reunions, marketing sponsorships, U.S. schools, U.S.-based organizations that do not
have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service
Code, or the equivalent, and organizations formed outside the U. S. that do not have a
charitable equivalency status under the laws and provisions of their respective
government.
Health Topics:
 Disaster relief
 Hunger relief
 Nutrition
 Physical activity
 Obesity research
 Reducing violence
 Obesity prevention
 Healthy lifestyles
 Research in cardiovascular
disease
 Diabetes management
 Weight management
Target Populations: The target populations for funding under the Coca Cola Foundation
are communities where Coca Cola does business.
Additional Resources: The website also includes a list of frequently asked questions that
makes it easy for new applicants to learn about funding by the Coca Cola Foundation.
3. The GE Foundation
Web Address: http://www.gefoundation.com/about-ge-foundation/how-we-make-grants/

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Description of the Funding Agency: The mission of the GE Foundation is to give
individuals and communities the skills, technology, and capacity to succeed and improve
access to health and education. It is based in the art of philanthropy.
Eligibility: Most of the time the GE Foundation does review unsolicited proposals. The
GE Foundation comes up with initiatives and then invites organizations and institutions
to apply for funding for their specific initiatives.
Health Topics:
 In the U.S.
 Increasing access to primary care
 Improving patient outcomes
 Cardiovascular disease
 Hypertension management
 Disaster response
 Integrating mental health and substance abuse treatment into primary care
 Globally
 Respiratory distress
 Maternal child health initiatives
 Improving health systems
 Emergency and trauma care
 Disaster response
Target Populations: The GE Foundation targets communities in order to improve
economic development and better lives.
Tips for Grantees:
 Impact report
 Publicity
 Budget changes
 Grant extensions