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Blog for state, local, and tribal government grant resources and articles.

The Second Chance Reentry Program: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Disorders

With bipartisan support, the Second Chance Act (SCA) was signed into law on April 9, 2008, providing grants to help improve outcomes for people returning from incarceration. Since its inception, more than 700 awards have been made to help lower recidivism rates and improve community safety.
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Subrecipient vs. Subcontractor vs. Subaward Designation

I was recently speaking with a client that received two federal grants from two different federal agencies. They began working on the contractor agreements for their vendors, and realized that each agency interpreted 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Grant Guidance or UGG) subaward vs. subrecipient vs. subcontractor terminology very differently.
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Thou STILL Shall Not Supplant

It is time to revisit supplanting vs. supplementing with examples from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP).
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Federal vs. Foundation Funding – Embrace Them Both

Public vs. private funding, which shall it be? Government grants offer the biggest jackpots, but are labor-intensive. Foundation grants offer smaller rewards, but are less time-consuming. Let’s look at the major pros and cons of each.
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Evaluation Measures 101: Outcomes vs. Outputs

In my early years of writing competitive grant applications, I always wrote the outcomes. When the logic model (reference link below) was created by United Way of America for its member affiliates, a new measurement emerged: outputs.
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Grant Basics: Competitive, Formula, and Continuation Applications

If you're new to grant writing, this article can help you determine the similarities and differences among competitive, formula (or non-competitive), and continuation funding.
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Getting In-Kind Donations from Professional Sports Teams

Hoping to hit your foundation’s next fundraiser out of the park? Seeking a donation that will ensure your charity’s next auction is a slam dunk? Well then look no further than your local professional sports teams!
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How to Acquire Awarded Federal Grant Applications

Grant program solicitations often provide great detail regarding what is required for an application. But writing it can be a bit like composing an essay for a teacher you've never had before: It’s not clear what communication style may appeal to the reviewer, and what unspoken points are of particular importance. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a copy of an A+ essay as a model to go by?
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Top 3 Things to Know Before Applying for a Grant

Once you’re interested in a grant, there are a few steps you should take before you organize your team to apply.
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