Grants Education and Nonprofit Management Resources
Professional Development
Websites that provide skills development opportunities for new and experienced grant-seekers.
Private/Foundation Funding
Public/Government Funding
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Budget Preparation Guidelines
- Local Infrastructure Hub
- National Cancer Institute
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- U.S. Health and Human Services Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Library/Electronic Reading Room
- All About Grants - The Office of Extramural Research (OER) talks to National Institutes of Health (NIH) staff members about the ins and outs of NIH funding.
- Fundraising HayDay - Grants and fundraising topics.
- Fundraising.AI - Strategies and tools for implementing responsible AI practices in your fundraising plans.
- GrantTalks.com - Discussion of critical trends, helpful tips, and how grants are changing the world for the better.
- Grant Writing Simplified – Insights for new grant writers.
- Grantwriting and Funding – Grant writing strategies, nonprofit funding action steps, and tips and tools.
- Great Grant Seeking – Expert advice on making a good grants program into a great one.
National
- CDC Office of Rural Health - Health topics impacting rural Americans, science on rural health, success stories, and other resources.
- Center for Rural Affairs - "Grant Application Guide for Rural Communities" is free to download from the website.
- Foundation for Rural Service - The philanthropic arm of NTCA, The Rural Broadband Association. Scholarships for rural high school graduates attending college or technical school, and Community Grant Program to support nonprofit organizations serving rural areas.
- HRSA Federal Office of Rural Health Policy - Primary federal agency responsible for directly supporting rural communities through policy, research, service delivery, and grant programs designed to build healthcare capacity at both the local and state levels.
- National Rural Health Day- Occurs annually in late November. Showcases the efforts of rural healthcare providers, State Offices of Rural Health, and other rural stakeholders to address the unique healthcare challenges that rural citizens face today and into the future. Includes tool kits, key messaging, data points, and other event information.
- National Rural Health Foundation - National nonprofit membership organization that brings together thousands of members across the United States. Provides leadership on rural health issues through advocacy, communications, education, and research.
- Robert Wood Johnston Foundation: Rural Health Focus - Browse resources, research, and emerging insights into the many factors that shape rural opportunity, health, and equity in America.
- Rural Community Assistance Partnership - National network of nonprofit partners with over 350 technical assistance, training, and capacity-building providers across the country.
- Rural Community Toolbox: Funding & Tools to Build Health Drug-Free Rural Communities - Federal funding programs and information resources related to technical assistance, training, and treatment to help rural communities address substance use disorder (SUD) and related community issues.
- Rural Health Information Hub - Online library including funding opportunities, toolkits, and rural data visualizations.
- Rural Health Research Gateway - Access to research conducted by the Rural Health Research Centers, funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy.
- Rural Partners Network - An all-of-government program that helps rural communities find resources and funding to create jobs, build infrastructure, and support long-term economic stability on their terms.
- Tribal Grantwriting - Grant writing training and grants management for tribal governments and Native American organizations.
- USDA Economic Research Service (2023) - Overview of social and economic factors affecting rural America, focusing on population migration, poverty, housing insecurity, and employment. Includes metro and nonmetro comparisons.
- USDA Rural Development - A 9-video YouTube series describing how to submit complete grant applications. Topics discussed include navigating federal government grant-related online platforms, budgeting, and important forms.
- USDA Rural Health Index - Rural Health Inventory tool to help community leaders identify USDA programs, technical assistance, and funding to improve community health.
Texas
- Texas Rural Counties Map (Texas Department of Agriculture)
- Texas Rural Funders - Mission to mobilize the power of philanthropy to strengthen rural Texas. Resources include a Grants Hub, broadband information, and other rural-focused data.
- Texas Rural Nonprofit Network (One Star Foundation) - Fosters networking, collaboration, community development, and resource sharing among nonprofits to support rural communities. OneStar partners with Resilia, a social impact technology organization, to offer rural nonprofits hands-on tools and templates, one-on-one coaching, and valuable networking and funding opportunities.
- Texas State Office of Rural Health (SORH) - Coordination, facilitation, and grant-issuing agency for federal and state programs related to healthcare in rural areas. Major rural health-related programs include healthcare workforce recruitment and retention, infrastructure assistance, and the Rural Hospital Medicare Flexibility Program.
- University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) Center for Rural Health and Nursing - Free eight-week, self-guided online rural grant writing course. Offered each semester.
- Association of Fundraising Professionals - Free weekly newsletter on fundraising topics.
- Blue Avocado - Free educational content on fundraising, finance, leadership, marketing, and more.
- Community Toolbox - Service of Center for Community Health and Development at University of Kansas. Free resources to help you in building a healthier community.
- Grants.gov - Access to funding opportunities posted by federal agencies. Comprehensive federal grants learning center and community blog.
- Greater Sum Foundation - Networking, professional development opportunities, subject matter expertise, and funding resources.
- Greenlights Grant Initiative - Grant writing resource website for schools interested in applying for federal school safety funding.
- Independent Sector - Value of volunteer time and other nonprofit resources.
- National Council of Nonprofits - Tools, resources, and research for nonprofits.
- NIH Central Resource for Grants and Funding Information - Helpful federal grant application resources - grant process overview, videos, podcasts, etc.
- Nonprofit Financial Commons - Portal and peer community for finding and sharing information and tools.
- Tech Soup - Donated and discounted software, hardware, services, training, and data for nonprofits, charities, and libraries.
- Texas Nonprofit Strong - Resource directory, research and studies, impact reports, and events calendar.
- UT Grant Resource Center - Consultations and orientations for private sector funding research by nonprofits and individuals.
- Candid - Information, resources, and training for members, with some free content. Funding opportunity database access at no cost through partner sites or by subscription.
- Center For Nonprofit Management - Dallas - Strategic consulting to build capacity, outcomes evaluation, and education for fundraising and building strong nonprofit organizations.
- Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy (The Bush School of Government & Public Service, Texas A&M University) - Support for high-quality research, professional outreach, and engaged learning for Texas's nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Newsletter and free virtual learning opportunities.
- Foundant Technologies - Newsletter, blog, podcast, and on demand and live webinars focused on grants.
- Grant Station - Free and member-only trainings and webinars. Funding opportunity database access by subscription.
- MSU Center for Nonprofit Management & Leadership - Resources and support to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of the social sector in Wichita Falls and the surrounding communities.
- MyFedTrainer.com - Federal grant compliance resources including free webinars, blog, and email newsletter.
- Nonprofit Austin at ACC - Certificate programs in grant writing and nonprofit management, grant research center with free and membership options.
- Nonprofit Hub - Free nonprofit resources and education, including on demand webinars, helpful guides, podcasts, and newsletter.
- Nonprofit Learning Lab - Free trainings on fundraising, communications, and other resources to lead your organization.
- Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center - Quality management support services for nonprofits and funders. Services include workshops, consulting, board development, and library services.
- The Chronicle of Philanthropy - Low-cost live and on-demand webinars. Subscription-based access to funding database. Free newsletter with trends and opinion pieces about the nonprofit world.
- The Grantsmanship Center - Free and low-cost trainings, webinars, and grant writing resources.
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