Non Profit Grant Blog

I live in NYC and I want to start a business in the community. Ex: Helping the homeless to get back into society. I would provide them with information on getting a job, sheltor and education. To get started,. I would like to apply for a grant. To whom do I write to apply for grants in a big city. Any info to get me started will be helpful.

Your best bet is to seek for private grants or grants from private foundations.

The best resource for this is Foundation Center http://www.fdncenter.org . They have a very good database covering all organizations giving grants and you can find foundations that are interested in supporting your type of cause. However, it’s a subscription based website ($19.95 per month I think is the cheapest subscription price). But it certainly is worth the fee. You can subscribe one month, and make sure you get all the info you need and then stop the subscription.

If you want to try federal sources, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov – these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants.

CFDA has several ways to search for grants. I suggest you search by beneficiary and select Private Non Profit Organization and you can find listings of grants available http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.BROWSE_BENEF_RPT.show

However, to be able to get grant awards, you need to be 501C(3) certified from the IRS http://www.irs.gov/charities/charitable/index.html

Service Dog 501c3 org. needs sponors and or grant money. Please help so that we can continue our mission.

Your best bet is to seek for private grants or grants from private foundations.

The best resource for this is Foundation Center http://www.fdncenter.org . They have a very good database covering all organizations giving grants and you can find foundations that are interested in supporting your type of cause. However, it’s a subscription based website ($19.95 per month I think is the cheapest subscription price). But it certainly is worth the fee. You can subscribe one month, and make sure you get all the info you need and then stop the subscription.

If you want to try federal sources, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov – these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants.

CFDA has several ways to search for grants. I suggest you search by beneficiary and select Private Non Profit Organization and you can find listings of grants available http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.BROWSE_BENEF_RPT.show

How do I apply for a government grant for a non-profit business? Is the application process similar to one for a profit business?

Yes. You still have to go to Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov and apply there. You first need to register your organization by following these steps:

1. Request a DUNS Number
2. Register with Central Contractor Registry (CCR)
3. Authorize your Organization’s Representatives
4. Login as an E-Business Point of Contact (POC)

i want a grant to help me build a non profit website.

No please !! You have to build the site yourself !!

(Does it work through the house or senate? Which party has control over the grant? Who’s the best person to ask for sponsorship?)

I suggest you contact the person below to ask more about DCED grant in Pennsylvania

Kevin Ortiz
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
+1-717-783-1132