Taking You Beyond Where You Are

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60103529747322449332024-09-04T19:57:34.792-07:00Taking You Beyond Where You AreChambers Consulting Group, LLC. is committed to assisting faith-based and nonprofit organizations, ministries and government agencies to obtain funding that meet the needs of the communities in which they serve....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09122711923553259707noreply@blogger.comBlogger202125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010352974732244933.post-47162741420365102032017-05-01T13:05:00.001-07:002017-05-01T13:06:16.864-07:00Federal Budget Update<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee;"> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee;"> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee;"> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong>Late last night, </strong>Congress reached an agreement on the FY17 omnibus spending bill which funds federal operations through September 30, 2017. The bill is a mix of good and not-so-good news for youth service providers.</span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here are six things you need to know:</span></strong></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong>1. </strong>It includes level funding for Runaway and Homeless Youth Programming ($119,121,000);</span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong>2.</strong> It increases Education for Homeless Children and Youth by 10% ($77,000,000 total);</span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong>3.</strong> It includes $43 million for Youth Homelessness Demonstration Projects in 11 communities and increases Homelessness Assistance Grants by $133,000,000;</span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong>4.</strong> It decreases funding for Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Programming, including mentoring ($3,000,000 less for State Formula Grants; $3,000,000 less for Delinquency Prevention Programming, and $10,000,000 less for mentoring); and</span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong>5.</strong> It extends the mandatory sunset date for the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) one year to October 1, 2018.</span></div> <strong style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; text-align: left;">6.</strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; text-align: left;"> The Next Steps: The House is expected to pass the bill on Wednesday, which means it should end up in the Senate by the end of next week. </span><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://rules.house.gov/sites/republicans.rules.house.gov/files/115/OMNI/CPRT-115-HPRT-RU00-SAHR244-AMNT.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to view the full Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017</a></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: justify;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. 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This professional development initiative will give 10 teams the chance to implement healthy active living interventions in their program.</span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">About the Learning Collaborative: The Learning Collaborative will include 3 separate in-person learning sessions to provide opportunities to build fundamental knowledge and skills as well as team building and peer to peer learning for healthy active living initiatives within: staff wellness, nutrition education, physical activity, and family engagement. Virtual training and technical assistance will be held quarterly between learning sessions. Most of these virtual trainings will include a peer-to-peer component, where participating programs will share their successes and challenges. Other virtual opportunities will include training for specific staff members in the program such as menu development for food service staff. Teams will make systematic changes to improve their program and measure progress. An evaluator will assist teams to capture meaningful data and outcomes. The teams will participate in a final in-person session in order to document successes, best practices, barriers, and implementation strategies; teams should be prepared to share the outcomes of their action plans at this meeting.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><u><b>Who should apply?</b></u> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Early Head Start, Head Start, child care, family child care, and preschool programs are eligible to apply. This opportunity is open to programs with previous experience in implementing healthy active living related policies and programs as well as those seeking to begin this work. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><u>The Application Process:</u></b> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Teams will have until 3:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 to submit their applications. Selected programs will receive $3,000 each to assist with the costs of facilitating activities that focus on programmatic and policy interventions. This support will be awarded in installments. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The first installment will be released following attendance at the first in-person learning session with the final installment provided after completion of the third learning session. Acceptable expenses include securing meeting space, staff time to facilitate collaboration, general meeting supplies, etc. Applicants are asked to provide a brief budget narrative using the budget template provided.  </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span> <ul id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475669218703_21362" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background-color: white; color: #333333; list-style-image: none; list-style-position: outside; margin-bottom: 10px !important; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-align: left;"> <li id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475669218703_21361" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; margin-bottom: 4px !important; margin-top: 0px !important;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/health/docs/ncechw-hal-learning-collab-application-overview.pdf" target="_blank">Review the full Call for Application Guidelines</a></span></li> <li id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475669218703_21391" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; margin-bottom: 4px !important; margin-top: 0px !important;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2016HALLearningCollabApplication" target="_blank">Complete the Online Application</a> </span></li> <li id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475669218703_21396" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; margin-bottom: 4px !important; margin-top: 0px !important;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/health/docs/ncechw-hal-learning-collab-budget-template.pdf" target="_blank">Download and complete the Budget Template</a></span></li> </ul> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <div class="yiv5397222765article_title" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475669218703_21423" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background-color: white; border-width: 0px; color: #222222; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px !important; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><u>Important Dates and Deadlines</u></b></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 21.56px;"></span><br /> <div class="yiv5397222765w610 yiv5397222765article_content" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475669218703_21418" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background-color: white; border-width: 0px; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"> <div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475669218703_21417" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px !important; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Applications are due no later than 4 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016. This includes the Online Application and completed Budget Template. Applicants will be notified of an award decision the week of Nov. 21, 2016. For all other dates, review the full Call for Application Guidelines.</span></div> </div> <br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 21.56px;">If you have any questions, please contact Florence Rivera, MPH at frivera@aap.org or 847/434-4790. </span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. 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line-height: 21.56px;">consultant before you hire them is what type of </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">business experience they had before they became a </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">business consultant.</span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">You want to be sure that they know exactly what is </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">involved with business before you hire them, because </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">it will make you feel more comfortable that they are </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">able to help you.</span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">You want to be certain that the person is sensible </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">when it comes to the bottom line, that they are going </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">to be able to help you achieve the types of results </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">that you are looking for, and that they will be able </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">to work efficiently but quickly.</span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Ideally, the consultant has experience as a turnaround </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">specialist for a corporation, or they were a chief </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">executive officer.</span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">That way the chances are good that they know about the </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">need for quick results, know how to deal with cost </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">control, and has come under high pressure scrutiny.</span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">If you hire someone that has this type of experience, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">you are going to be making a great decision with your </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">business consultant.</span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">They have the same types of goals and attributes that </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">are important to you, and they will help you to get </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">your company in the direction that it should go.</span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Even though most people who are interviewing business </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">consultants may not think about this, it is something </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">that should be a part of your interview.</span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The answer to this all important question will help </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">you to know if the person is the type of consultant </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">that you are looking for.</span><br /> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee;"> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. 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JEVON CHAMBERS, Th.D.</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">CHAMBERS CONSULTING GROUP</span></span></div> </div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_8945" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_9036" style="color: blue; font-style: italic;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Taking You Beyond Where You Are"</span></span></div> </div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Email: consultchambersgrp@ymail.com</span></span></div> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <br /> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px;"> <span style="color: blue; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">Website:</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;"> </span><a href="http://kjevonchambers.weebly.com/" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_9047" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; cursor: text; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://kjevonchambers.weebly.com/</a></div> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: blue; line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">Visit our Other Links</span></span></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: blue; line-height: 21.56px;"></span></span></div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;"></span><br /></div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">V<a href="http://www.virtualofficejob.com/affiliate.php?id=FR8334" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">irtual Office Jobs</a></span></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09122711923553259707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010352974732244933.post-1207668273777441772016-06-27T06:31:00.000-07:002016-06-27T06:49:07.800-07:00Who Are Eligible for Federal Grants<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee;"> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee;"> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee;"> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">Who are eligible for federal grants? If you think about it, almost everyone is eligible for a federal grant as long as this is not used for personal gain. Through the years, organizations which have a vision are the ones that are awarded the much needed funding they need. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">On a government level, this usually include city or township governments, local governments, Native American tribal governments, special district governments and state governments. Various federal agencies are at work here and this may include the Department of Justice, Department of Agriculture and Department of Commerce to name a few.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">For schools, these consist of public and state controlled institutions of higher education, independent school districts and private institutions of higher education that are under the Department of Education. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">For housing, a federal grant is usually given to public and Indian housing authorities that fall under the Department of Housing and Urban Development. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">Non-profit organizations may also get a federal grant. This is regardless if the organization has or does not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">Small businesses may also avail of a federal grant as long as it meets the size standards that are set by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">To give you an idea, this includes most manufacturing and mining industries that have 500 employees, wholesale trade industries that have 100 employees, retail and service industries that make $6 million, general and heavy construction industries that make $28.5 million, special trade contractors that make $12 million and agricultural industries that make $0.75 million.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">If your organization is not within the standards set the by the SBA, you can check their website to find out if there is another way to get a federal grant. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">Individuals may also apply for a federal grant as long as this is not used for personal gain. To do this, you submit your application together with your proposal not on not on behalf of a company, organization, institution, or government. Remember you can apply for a grant proposal that is catered to organizations and vice versa.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">To find out what federal grants there are available, you are advised to go online at grants.gov. As you explore the site, you will be able to see if you qualify and what are the requirements. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">You can even complete the application form and submit this online. You also have the option to download everything and then send this through registered mail. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">After visiting the website, you will notice that anyone is eligible for the Federal Grant. Since there are not that many programs issues every year and this is divided into the different federal agencies, you should write a very good proposal detailing what you want to achieve. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">So you can monitor the update of your application, don’t forget your CFDA Number, Funding Opportunity Number, Competition ID or Grants.gov Tracking Number. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">If you don’t get it this year, don’t be discouraged and try again the following year or whenever it is once again open. Be sure to submit all the documents on or before the deadline so whichever agency that will handle your application will have ample time to review your proposal. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; line-height: 21.56px;">Once you get the federal grant, spend it wisely because the money you are using belongs to the taxpayer. </span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. 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Well, you can get it if the government decides to award the federal grant to you. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">But what is a federal grant? Basically it is financial assistance given from one of the several federal agencies. When it is given, it is suppose to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by a law of the United States. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">There are two types of federal grants namely project and formula grants. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Those covered by the project grants are those aimed for the arts, education, health care, scientific research, social services and technology development.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The formula grants on the other hand are mandated by law and there are various levels for this type of grant namely categorical, block and earmark grants. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Categorical grants have a narrowly defined purpose and recipients must have the same amount of money needed to avail of this program. To get a block grant, you don’t need to produce the same amount of capital. Of the three, earmarks grants are quite controversial because lobbyists not ordinary people are the ones involved in securing it.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">But how do you apply for a federal grant? To apply for it, you have to fill up an application form and then attach certain documents with it. The most important of which happens to be your proposal. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Your proposal should not only have a nice cover letter. It must have something worth reading from beginning to end. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">While introductions are nice, those reviewing the proposal would like to know more based on the problems your proposal wishes to address, the objectives, how you propose to do it, how much money you will need, the length of time of the project, the measures of success and in the end, a summary of what you are proposing. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">If you are able to submit a good proposal which falls under Executive Order 12372 and you are able to get the support of business and community leaders as well as elected officials, the chances of it being awarded are much higher. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Before you send out your proposal for the federal grant, write it one or two times and then have this checked by an outside party. If you are not happy with the proposal, rewrite it again because everything should be clear and concise. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">When the final draft has been made, bind everything together using either clamps or hard covers. To get good points, find out from the Federal agency you are writing to which one they prefer. Send this by registered mail and just wait for a reply from the government. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Aside from the federal grant, this is also offered by private non-profit organizations such as foundations, not-for-profit corporations or charitable trusts which are all collectively referred to as charities. So don’t lose hope if your application for a federal grant was given to someone else. </span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; line-height: 21.56px;">You just have to go through the same process because this is the way it is done when you need funding for a special project. </span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; line-height: 21.56px;">The federal grant is one way for the government to give back the money that it gets from the taxpayers. If after careful review the committee sees that your project will benefit your community or even a greater number of its citizens, there is no doubt that this will be awarded to you. </span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. 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background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; width: 610px; word-break: break-word;"><tbody id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466735099559_7624" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; width: 609.6px;"> <tr id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466735099559_7634" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;"><td class="yiv7123108278w610" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466735099559_7633" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; border-spacing: 2px; text-align: left;" width="610"><div class="yiv7123108278w610 yiv7123108278article_content" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466735099559_7632" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; border-width: 0px; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466735099559_7743" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announces approximately $135 million in funding available to expand access to high-quality, comprehensive services for low-income infants and toddlers and their families. This funding will support the creation of Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships and the expansion of Early Head Start (EHS) services to children and families. ACF solicits applications from public entities, including states, or private non-profit organizations, including community-based or faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies that meet eligibility for applying as stated in section 645A of the Head Start Act.</span></div> </div> </td></tr> </tbody></table> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;"></span><br /> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="yiv7123108278w610" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466735099559_7751" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; width: 610px; word-break: break-word;"><tbody id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466735099559_7750" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; width: 609.6px;"> <tr id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466735099559_7749" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;"><td class="yiv7123108278w610" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466735099559_7748" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; border-spacing: 2px; text-align: left;" width="610"><div class="yiv7123108278article_title" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466735099559_7747" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; border-width: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px !important; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: baseline;"> Find the Funding Opportunity Announcements</div> <div class="yiv7123108278w610 yiv7123108278article_content" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466735099559_7753" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; border-width: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466735099559_7752" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px !important; padding: 0px !important;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">The EHS Expansion and EHS-CC Partnerships funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) were posted earlier today, June 23, 2016</span>:</div> <div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466735099559_7752" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px !important; padding: 0px !important;"> </div> <ul> <li><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><a href="https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/index.cfm?switch=foa&fon=HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-HP-1181"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">Early Head Start Expansion and EHS-Child Care Partnership</span></a></span></li> <li><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><a href="https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/index.cfm?switch=foa&fon=HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-HI-R11-1182"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">American Indian and Alaska Native EHS Expansion and EHS-Child Care Partnerships</span></a></span></li> <li><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><a href="https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/index.cfm?switch=foa&fon=HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-HM-1183"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">Migrant and Seasonal EHS-Child Care and EHS Expansion Partnerships</span></a></span></li> </ul> </div> </td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1108724">Join the Webcast</a></span></b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Monday June 27, 2016 2-3pm (EST)</span></b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On June 27, ACF will host a pre-application webinar for interested parties. It will provide details about EHS Expansion and EHS-CC Partnership grants.</span></span></div> <br /> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">The recorded webinar will be available to watch on-demand immediately after the presentation on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) </span><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466735099559_8087" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-weight: 700;"><a href="http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/grants/grant-toolkit?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=OHS%20Funding%20Opportunity%20Announcement%20posted%20for%20Early%20Head%20Start%20expansion%20and%20Early%20Head%20Start-Child%20Care%20partnership%20grants%20-%20June&utm_content=OHS%20Funding%20Opportunity%20Announcement%20posted%20for%20Early%20Head%20Start%20expansion%20and%20Early%20Head%20Start-Child%20Care%20partnership%20grants%20-%20June+CID_0097c806c1795f8242964013cd19e61e&utm_source=CM%20Eblast&utm_term=Grant%20Application%20Toolkit">Grant Application Toolkit</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"> under EHS-CC Partnerships.</span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. 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To see if you are eligible to apply for it, you should know what government agencies out there award this to deserving recipients. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The first is the Agency for International Development. The job of this agency is to provide economic and humanitarian assistance in more than 100 countries. So if you are organization wants to provide food and other aid to poverty stricken nations, this is the agency you address your proposal to. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">On a national level, if you want to encourage volunteers to help fellow Americans, you can address your grant proposal to the Corporation for National and Community Service. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">If you are a farmer and have not yet switched to organic farming, you can get a federal grant from the US Department of Agriculture. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The country’s economy needs to thrive despite the economic recession. If you have ideas that can help sustain that or provide jobs to thousands that are currently unemployed, you can write a grant proposal to the Department of Commerce.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">After 9/11, the U.S. government have stepped up efforts to prevent terrorist attacks from happening again. If you have an idea that could help improve that both at home and abroad, you can apply for a federal grant through the Department of Defense, the Department of State or the Department of Homeland Security.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Our children are the future of this nation and this can only be done through the educational system. If your organization wants to improve the quality of education, your grant proposal should be addressed to the Department of Education.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Scientific research is important as the president encourages renewable energy sources. If you have ideas in mind that could further reduce the dependency on oil and other non-renewable resources, you can get federal funding from the Department of Energy.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The health of the citizens is important. If you have ideas which you want to explore that will help the current healthcare system, you can send your application and proposal to the Department of Health and Human Services.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">A lot of people have lost their homes and their jobs due to the recession. If you know a way how to improve the housing or the unemployment situation, send your proposal to the Department of Housing and Urban Development or the Department of Labor.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The country should always support the arts and its history. While we have museums and other institutions that do that, new ideas are always welcome so you can write a proposal to the National Endowment for the Arts, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Archives and Records or the National Endowment for the Humanities.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">People should be more concerned about the environment especially since we have begun to experience climate change. To continue this struggle and to protect the environment even more, a grant proposal must be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency or EPA.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The various federal agencies mentioned focus on a lot of things from agriculture all the way to the nation’s security. When you do apply for a federal grant, this is not for personal gain but rather your contribution to make this country a better place for you and your children to live in. </span></span><br /> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. 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font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Federal grants are financial assistance given by the United States government to support groups and agencies.  There are grant programs being offered by federal agencies, every year there are about 1,000 grant programs offered.  Grants can be used by the non-profit and non-government organizations like foundations and charities.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Those who can apply for a grant should establish that they are organizations established for public purpose.  Federal grants are provided to increase the capability of the organization to provide public service and public-driven activities. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Aside from encouraging non-government organization to assist the public,  federal grants also help the federal government to establish a working relationship and partnership with other organizations without spending too much.  These grants also help in combining resources and expertise from the government and those in the non-government organizations for the benefit of the public.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">One thing is clear with federal grants though, it cannot be used to acquire or buy any property or services for the benefit of the federal government.  But it can be used by any means by the recipient through any kind of activities created by the organization or by any means following the restrictions created by federal government who granted the assistance. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Even with the intention of helping out the public, the grant cannot be used on any expeditious method of acquiring services.  There are always requirements and particularities mentioned in the contract upon the presentation of the grant.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The truth is federal grant is not “free money or financial aid”.  A grantee or the recipient of the grant is required to fulfil obligations expected by the federal government who awarded the grant.  If the recipient for any reason failed to comply with the responsibilities that the grant requires, the recipient would definitely face legal woes.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Most of the projects by non-government organization who received a grant would include re-training of workers who have just recently lost their jobs, projects that would attract investors in depressed localities, street or road projects, and other projects or programs similar to these.</span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">Aside from fulfilling the obligations awarded along with the grant, the recipient should also be prepared for complete financial auditing that the government will do.  The grant money spent should be properly accounted for and have followed the restrictions that come with grant money.  The money not spent is forwarded to the National Treasury.  If there would be changes while the grant money is being used, the government should be notified and approve the said changes.  If there is a time frame or project phasing, the dates should be met accordingly.  </span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">Usually, a grant will take as long as 3 years.  All those three years should be properly accounted for.  Government audits are done at least annually.  Not following these rules or any guidelines stated by the grant could result to imprisonment due to theft of public funds and other economic and legal trouble.</span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">Federal grants also have similar programs outside the United States.  There are subsidies offered by other countries’ governments to charities and foundations to subsidize and continue their projects.  </span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">To acquire for a grant, it is important to prepare it like how you prepare a business plan.  When writing or applying for a grant, the reasons for applying and the how to public will benefit fro the project should be clearly stated.  You would like to make an impact on the federal agency reviewing the federal grant application. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; line-height: 21.56px;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; 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 Here are the types of federal grants. <br /> <br /> Actually, federal grants can be divided into different categories.  Here are the following 20 distinct categories:<br /> <br /> • Agriculture<br /> • Arts<br /> • Business and commerce<br /> • Community development<br /> • Disaster prevention and relief<br /> • Education<br /> • Employment<br /> • Labor and training<br /> • Energy<br /> • Environmental quality<br /> • Food and nutrition<br /> • Health<br /> • Housing<br /> • Humanities<br /> • Information and statistics<br /> • Law, justice and legal services<br /> • Natural resources<br /> • Regional development<br /> • Science and technology<br /> • Social services and income security<br /> • Transportation<br /> <br /> There are also different types of federal grants based on how you acquired the federal grant: direct and pass through grants.<br /> <br /> • Direct grants<br /> <br /> Direct federal grants are grants which you can apply directly from the federal government.  The good thing about applying directly to the federal government is that there are no middle men.  Less people involved means less red tape.  You get to apply directly to the program officer overseeing the management of funds.  You can directly get  straight-forward information from the federal agency about the grant and would be informed about the process and requirements. <br /> <br /> Bu on the other hand, applying directly means more competition.  There are a lot of grant applicants who apply directly to the federal government.  Since there are 50 states, think about competing with different organizations from 50 different states.  It is also more difficult to get grants through this process. <br /> <br /> • Pass-trough grants<br /> <br /> Pass through grants are grants won by your state and is passed through to different organizations. But since you only compete with organizations and groups from your state there are higher chances of getting one. <br /> <br /> But in terms of amount, is considerably lower that direct grants.  The state deducts a certain amount from each federal grant awarded to an organization.  This is to cover the administration cost. <br /> <br /> Aside from these two main types of grants, grants can also be classified into the following:<br /> <br /> • Project grants- this is the most common form of grants.  Most of it goes to science and technology, arts, education, social services and health care projects.<br /> <br /> • Formula grants- this is a grant as stated by the law and based on the preset standard formula created by the state agency.<br /> <br /> • Block grants- these are grants also considered to be formula grants.<br /> <br /> • Earmark grants- these federal grants stated in the appropriations made by the Congress.  They tend to be very controversial since there would be issues of paid political lobbyists who work to have the grant approved.<br /> <div> <br /></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. 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Also, make sure to apply for a grant which is suitable for your project or program.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">• Budget is also the most important part of your proposal.  The federal agency checks this part of the proposal immediately.  So when making the budget for the proposal make sure to itemize how much is needed for the project and the plans for the fund.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">• When writing the proposal, follow the agency’s requirements and the structure or format.  The language should be simple, concise and businesslike.  Use educational terms.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">• Remember that consistency is important when writing.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">• Make sure that evidences of resources and credentials are provided.  Also include testimonials and endorsements.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">• Asked somebody else to proofread the proposal for you.  Sometimes you tend to overlook grammatical or typographical errors, it is best to ask somebody to read and correct it for you.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">A grant proposal depends of the structure and format given by the federal agency that awards the grant.  But most of the times, it has seven parts:  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">• Introduction – describes the group asking for the grant, its background., goals and the importance of having a grant to pursue the projects.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">• Problem statement – describes the goals and the intent of the project and should be supported by appropriate literature.  This shows what are the problems needed to be addressed.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">• Objectives – this section explains how the problem would be resolved by the issues.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">• Methods -  details of the activities or what constitutes the program.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">• Evaluation – this part would add to the supporting documents of the effectiveness of the project.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">• Budget -  the expenses that the project expect to reach.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">• Abstract – this is actually a quick glimpse of the project proposal.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">Some other things that could be included in the proposal or features in the proposal could be the brief biography of board members and staff members.  A good way to make an impression on the grant givers is by showing or demonstrating your knowledge on the issues and how the projects/programs would address the issues.  Another thing, this is not where you insert your creativity, like creative boarders and other things.  Just be ready to support or substantiate your claims. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">Make sure that you would have enough time to complete your proposal and you would be able to meet the last day of application.  Make sure that you have enough time to assemble and collect information needed for the grant proposal.  Federal grant proposal writing is the last hurdle in applying for the proposal.  </span></span><br /> <div> <br /></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. 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Grants do not require payment unlike loans, but the application process can be rigorous. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Government grants are offered referred to as free money, but the truth is that along with the grants are obligations.  There would responsibilities that the recipient needs to complete so as to avoid any legal infringement.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The difficult thing about federal or government grants is the competition.  There are different groups and agencies applying for federal grants,  sometimes, grant proposal can easily be patterned to other programs who have been awarded with grants. This can increase the possibility of being awarded with grants.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Another sad thing though with federal grants is that it usually takes a year before a non-profit organization or institution can actually get the grant money.  What causes this?  If your organization or the individual is located in a rural area, that can be a factor since the grants allocated for that area can be limited.  Most grant money or allocation is kept away for existing or ongoing projects. Actually, this can also happen in larger and urban areas.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Another problem can come from technical problems like misinformation in the application or just missing out a point in the grant application and proposal.  The application can be rejected without due notice.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Most of the agencies concerned with the grant are tied up with other work which is why you get response slower.  It would take time before you notified of approval, rejection or even forwarding of funds for the project.  </span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">These reasons could push an organization to get private funding and grants instead. When we are talking about private grants, these are funds provided by foundations or corporations.  There are about 70,000 private foundations in the United States and statistics are showing that they what they give as grants or aids are increasing every year.  </span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The reasons why foundations are doing this is because they do not want to lose their tax exemption.  Federal law requires foundations to give away 5 percent of what their assets and incomes value each year.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Non-profit organizations can benefit from this foundation characteristic.  If a non-profit organization can come up with a solid plan of solicitation and collaboration with a foundation, then they could get funding for their projects and programs without undergoing the arduous process like when applying for federal and government grants. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">To encourage a healthy relationship between non-profit organization and a foundation, experience is valuable.  If the foundation has fostered a relationship which includes volunteerism in the goals and activities of the non-profit organization, it is likely that they would continue partnership with them.</span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">When applying for private funds or grants, it is important to know everything about the foundation you would like to work with or ask foundation from.  Upon identifying which foundation you would like to solicit from,  go ahead and contact them.  This would provide you with first-hand information about the foundations priorities and interests.</span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">Similar when applying for government grants, you would need to create a grant proposal.  It should be concise and informative as possible, but still leave an impression.  Foundation board of directors or grant reviewers would convene a few times in a span of time and they review the proposals.  So you want to pass something that would get and retain their attention.  Avoid being too creative though, you would like to maintain formal and business relationship.</span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">Federal grants and private grants are available for those individuals and organizations who are in need of help.  You need to weigh which one is best appropriate or your needs and can address your financial woes. </span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. 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JEVON CHAMBERS, Th.D.</span></span></div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">CHAMBERS CONSULTING GROUP</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_8945" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_9036" style="color: blue; font-style: italic;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Taking You Beyond Where You Are"</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Email: consultchambersgrp@ymail.com</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Website:</span> <a href="http://kjevonchambers.weebly.com/" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_9047" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; cursor: text; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://kjevonchambers.weebly.com/</a><br /><br /><span style="color: blue;">Visit our Other Links</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.virtualofficejob.com/affiliate.php?id=FR8334" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Virtual Office Jobs</span></a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09122711923553259707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010352974732244933.post-43459233223492598062016-06-16T04:04:00.000-07:002016-06-16T04:04:18.214-07:00Should You Hire a Professional Writer for the Federal Grant<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee;"> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The application form and the proposal are the two of the most important things that the Federal Government review before they decide whether or not to give you the federal grant. Since writing it is a time consuming process, you may have to ask if it will be better to hire a professional writer to put this down on paper. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">If you do hire a professional writer, this person can sit down at once and begin writing it as long as all the information he or she needs is available. Since they are not doing other duties which is quite common in an organization, you are sure that this will be finished way before the deadline. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">So they are on the same page as your organization, monitor their progress and review what they have done so far. It is common for revisions to be made several times before you see the finished product. </span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Since these individuals are temps, you only hire them once when they are needed. This will make it easier for you to also dismiss them if you don’t like how they are writing the grant proposal. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">The only problem with hiring someone outside the organization is that they may not be familiar with the project that the organization is currently working on, which means they have to read up on it and this will take some time. </span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Organizations that hire a professional writer will have to pay them a certain amount of money to get the job done which means shelling out more money when this could have been used for something else. </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">If you decide to continue on this course, make sure that their fee is reasonable and in direct correlation with the complexities of your project. If they want a percentage based on the amount you could get, forget about them and look for someone else. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">To get your money’s worth, you have to interview various applicants and see their previous work. If they have done this before and have successfully helped another organization get a grant, so much the better. </span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">But before you do that, it will be a good idea first to see if someone within your organization can do it. If someone on staff can do the job just as good as hiring a professional, there will be no need to bring out the extra cash. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">If all else fails, then this is the only time you should consider hiring someone from the outside. You can try getting help from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), American Association of Grant Professionals or the Philanthropy News Digest that has a list of qualified people based on their areas of expertise. </span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">To get a federal grant, you have to write a proposal that is much better than what other organizations are able to present. This will be very easy if your organization has been doing this for a very long time but if the one you are working for is just starting out, don’t take chances and get help. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">Don’t forget to review before sending to the federal agency you are applying as this will give you time to make some revisions if it is needed because once this goes to the mail, there is nothing you can anymore except wait. </span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. 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JEVON CHAMBERS, Th.D.</span></span></div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">CHAMBERS CONSULTING GROUP</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_8945" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_9036" style="color: blue; font-style: italic;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Taking You Beyond Where You Are"</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Email: consultchambersgrp@ymail.com</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Website:</span> <a href="http://kjevonchambers.weebly.com/" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_9047" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; cursor: text; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://kjevonchambers.weebly.com/</a><br /><br /><span style="color: blue;">Visit our Other Links</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.virtualofficejob.com/affiliate.php?id=FR8334" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Virtual Office Jobs</span></a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09122711923553259707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010352974732244933.post-42801215040221235842016-06-15T05:58:00.003-07:002016-06-15T05:58:59.688-07:00Senior Citizens And The Federal Grant They "CAN" Get<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">Yearly, the Unites States government allocates part of its budget to organizations and individuals to receive grants authorized by the federal law.  There are 26 federal agencies that offer more than 1,000 kinds of federal grants every year. Most of the federal grants would be received by non-profit organizations and foundations to be able to serve the public through their programs and projects.  </span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Aside from federal grants, there are also private institutions and corporations who extend financial aid to those who are in need of it. There are about 72,000 foundations in the United States whose intent is to provide ways of helping those who are constantly looking for ways to improve public service, like health care and housing. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Every year, senior citizens are one the groups in the communities that have regular available grants to address their needs. Federal grants for seniors meet their different needs like education, health, housing, and safety. There are few grants which can be obtained individually, most of the grants are awarded through state or city governments and non-profit organizations and agencies. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Here are some grants that senior citizen centered organizations or individuals can apply to:</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Capital Assistance Program for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities – this grant or assistance program provides financial assistance to the elderly so that their transportation needs can be addressed.  Transportation projects whether in urban, small urban or rural areas are covered by this grant.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Foster Grandparent Program – this grant provides assistance to agencies and organizations whose service focus on people aging 60 years and above with limited or low income.  This also promotes volunteer service and creates a rewarding experience for the volunteers.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Mortgage Insurance Rental Housing for the Elderly-  this project aims to provide good quality rental housing for the elderly.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Retired Senior Volunteer Program – this is also known as RSVP and provides grants to organizations and agencies who focus their services with people aging 55 years old and above and provide community needs of the elderly.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Senior Community Service Employment Program – this is to provide and promote part-job opportunities for unemployed or  low-income elderly (from ages 55 years old and above).</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Nutrition Service Incentive Program – this grant aims to engage agencies concerned with aging and Indian Tribal organizations in purchasing food and other commodities from the Department of Agriculture.  This would be used in preparing nutritious and home-delivered meals, promoting healthy and nutritious lifestyle for the elderly. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">As mentioned, most of the federal grants for senior citizens are received by non-profit organizations.  but government agencies can also received funding, small business owned by the elderly, and individuals.  Actually schools, public or private, can also apply for a federal grant, especially if programs for literacy among senior citizens are part of their programs.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Just like any grant application, organizations or individuals who are interested in applying for a grant should write a proposal stating the reasons why financial aid is needed and how the community or other people may benefit from the project. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">When looking for grants that are best suited for your needs, there are many websites and also books in the public library that you can check for information.  Just be cautious when checking internet websites which are asking for fees before they provide information about different grants and programs that you can apply to.  These websites sometimes offer outdated information in exchange with your money.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; line-height: 21.56px;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">You can also seek professional help when writing federal grant applications.  Actually, there are reliable websites in the internet that can offer your quality customer service and assistance.  You can ask other groups or directly coordinate with the local government office on how you can apply for federal grants for senior citizens. </span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; 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To help you out, here is how you do it. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">The proposal is made of many parts and when this is put together, it should be able to give the reader an idea of what you want, how this is to be achieved, how much will it cost and what are the short and long term objectives. </span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">Before you apply for a federal grant, you must already have an idea as to what you are proposing as this will help you figure out what is your need statement. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">The need statement is the starting point of writing a grant proposal because this is what the funders will be looking at when they decide whether to grant this to you or not. When it is being written, focus on the people you serve and not your organization, use statistical facts and expert testimony, avoid circular reasoning and it must be easy for the reader to understand.   </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">After the need statement, you have to write down what are your goals and objectives. By stating this in quantifiable terms, you have an idea who in the community will be best served and what your organization hopes to accomplish. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">For the reader to be convinced that such goals and objectives can be met, you have to show what methods you will be using to make this happen. When this section is being written, you have to explain why such methods were chosen and if such activities are feasible. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">After these actions are taken, you have to answer the question which is how are you able to evaluate the project you are proposing. It should answer whether your hypothesis was right, were the objectives were met, did you make a significant impact at all, what was the feedback of the people and what changes need to be made to make it more successful in the future. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">In the end, the big question will be how much are you asking for in your proposal. If this is a direct federal grant, you may be able to get a huge sum. This is less likely for the pass through grant since you only get a small slice of the pie. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">It would be nice if you have funding from other sources so the government will see that you are asking other organizations for their help and support. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">In every grant proposal, you must never forget to talk about your organization and what does it do exactly. This is what distinguishes you from other organizations out there and if you have had successful accomplishments in the past, it would be nice to bring them up as these are plus points in the eyes of the reader. </span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">Once you are finished putting the most important parts of the grant proposal, it is time to put it together. If it consist of a lot of pages, better put in a table of contents. </span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">The grant proposal must be reviewed before it is submitted so that you will have time to make those finishing touches.  When it is ready, send it and hope that after all your hard work, you will be able to win the federal grant. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. Your feedback is important to us....and we wish you the very best!</span></div> </div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: justify;"> <div> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">+KJC</span></div> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br />PS. 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JEVON CHAMBERS, Th.D.</span></span></div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">CHAMBERS CONSULTING GROUP</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_8945" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_9036" style="color: blue; font-style: italic;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Taking You Beyond Where You Are"</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Email: consultchambersgrp@ymail.com</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Website:</span> <a href="http://kjevonchambers.weebly.com/" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_9047" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; cursor: text; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://kjevonchambers.weebly.com/</a><br /><br /><span style="color: blue;">Visit our Other Links</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.virtualofficejob.com/affiliate.php?id=FR8334" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Virtual Office Jobs</span></a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09122711923553259707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010352974732244933.post-90503263812607640562016-06-13T06:27:00.005-07:002016-06-13T06:50:47.354-07:00More Love....Less Hate #PrayForOrlando<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On behalf of myself, my wife Devara and all of us that make up Chambers Consulting Group, LLC., we want our sisters and brothers in Orlando Florida that we're standing with you, we're grieving with you and sending you our thoughts and keeping you in our prayers as well as sending you our love.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In the hours after a shooting at Pulse a nightclub in Orlando Florida 50 people were killed and to-date has been the deadliest mass shooting in our countries history, countless others have and are trying to help the victims and their families.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After the shooting, Equity Florida, a local LGBTQ civil rights organization have started a GoFundMe page to collect donations, "funds raised on this page will be going directly to the victims and families affected by the horrific shooting at Orlando's Pulse Nightclub. Equity Florida is working with local organizations - who are also helping to raise funds - to ensure the money is distributed properly." At the time of this blog, they have raised $1,397,217 and attempting to reach a goal of $2M. </span><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/2942a444" target="_blank"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Support Victims of Pulse Shooting</span></a></span></div> <br /> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">CrowdRise has also set up a microsite to help victims and to raise money for several related charities. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.crowdrise.com/Pulse-Orlando-Relief-Fund">Pulse Orlando Relief Fund</a></span></div> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">An </span><span style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif;">LGBTQ community </span><span style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif;">center in Orlando coordinated a response with local organizations, setting up a hotline and a site with grief counselors. </span><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; text-align: justify;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; text-align: justify;">The <b>HOTLINE</b> number is: <b>407.228.1446</b></span></div> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Again, we're standing united with Orlando to provide every resource to our friends and family in the wake of this unnecessary act of violence!!!</span><br /> <br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJvSrc2e4MsZWNSz3mpAIMS7i-ldVqS34EHONuYT0DZkrh-tQnu5nHQkr2qiOx2ONDHco_0fM-9-WsDLXofU31VuIud6KwtlZHdXfdcIIkhaBS9Nv2u3M0lE6wNHvG8cKCAjmxjXBn-sQ/s1600/13423044_1593244947672544_1535192368_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJvSrc2e4MsZWNSz3mpAIMS7i-ldVqS34EHONuYT0DZkrh-tQnu5nHQkr2qiOx2ONDHco_0fM-9-WsDLXofU31VuIud6KwtlZHdXfdcIIkhaBS9Nv2u3M0lE6wNHvG8cKCAjmxjXBn-sQ/s320/13423044_1593244947672544_1535192368_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. Your feedback is important to us....and we wish you the very best!</span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: justify;"> <div> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">+KJC</span></div> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br />PS. You can now download "</span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wTakingYouBeyondBlogSpot" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white;">Ta</span><span style="background-color: white;">king You Beyond Where You Are Blogspot</span></span></a><span style="background-color: white;">" on your Android Device; download the app today. </span></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px;"></span></span> <br /> <div id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_7_1390912738496_14" style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">K. JEVON CHAMBERS, Th.D.</span></span></div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">CHAMBERS CONSULTING GROUP</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_8945" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_9036" style="color: blue; font-style: italic;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Taking You Beyond Where You Are"</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Email: consultchambersgrp@ymail.com</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Website:</span> <a href="http://kjevonchambers.weebly.com/" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_9047" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; cursor: text; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://kjevonchambers.weebly.com/</a><br /><br /><span style="color: blue;">Visit our Other Links</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.virtualofficejob.com/affiliate.php?id=FR8334" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Virtual Office Jobs</span></a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09122711923553259707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010352974732244933.post-20184441048614894852016-06-13T05:26:00.000-07:002016-06-13T05:26:58.903-07:00How to Apply for a Federal Grant for Housing<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee;"> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Do you need money? All of us do especially during the time of a recession when many don’t have work. If you can’t borrow money from the bank, why don’t you try to apply for a federal grant for housing?</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The federal grant for housing falls under the jurisdiction of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. This is awarded to individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">To apply for a federal grant for housing, you need to go to their website at hud.gov and click on the link which is appropriate to you. For individuals, go to HUD programs and then click on Single Family Housing Program to get information on mortgage insurance, property improvement insurance and other programs. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">If this is for a business, click on business and then go to funding. Should this be for a community, go to multifamily housing, healthcare facilities or the Office of Public and Indian Housing to find out what are the requirements. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">There are two types of federal grants offered by the government and most of what was mentioned so far is the project grant. If what you need is not under this program, try looking under the Office of Community Planning and Development to get the second type which is formula grant that is mandated by law. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">There is an application form which have to fill up for each one. You can fill it up online or download then print it. If in the course of filling up the application form you come across certain things that you do not understand, get in touch with someone from housing so they will be able to answer you. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Filling up the application is not enough to guarantee that it will be awarded to you. More has to be done and this includes providing unique information like letters from the community and others. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Before you send your application, review it several times, or allow us to assist you and then send this via the post service or through the Internet. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">As much as possible, applications must submit their application before the deadline. Validation usually takes between 24 to 48 hours once it has been received. If it happens that there are changes to your contact details, you have to make sure to inform the department otherwise your application will be rejected.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">When you have done everything, you just have to wait and see if the government will award this to you or to someone else. One last step in the application process may mean setting up an appointment and meeting with them in person. When you got there, bring everything you need so you can come out with a smile on your face. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Aside from visiting the website of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, you can also get in touch by dialing their toll free number to get information about the grant. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The federal grant given by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development is just one of the 26 federal agencies that hand this out annually to deserving individuals. If you feel that your proposal is worth the amount of money you are asking for, send your application and see what happens.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">You have nothing to lose and if it was given to someone else, you can always apply again when there is an opening. </span></span><br /> <div> <span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. Your feedback is important to us....and we wish you the very best!</span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: justify;"> <div> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">+KJC</span></div> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br />PS. 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JEVON CHAMBERS, Th.D.</span></span></div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">CHAMBERS CONSULTING GROUP</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_8945" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_9036" style="color: blue; font-style: italic;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Taking You Beyond Where You Are"</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Email: consultchambersgrp@ymail.com</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Website:</span> <a href="http://kjevonchambers.weebly.com/" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_9047" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; cursor: text; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://kjevonchambers.weebly.com/</a><br /><br /><span style="color: blue;">Visit our Other Links</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.virtualofficejob.com/affiliate.php?id=FR8334" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Virtual Office Jobs</span></a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09122711923553259707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010352974732244933.post-36926936583683079182016-06-10T05:00:00.000-07:002016-06-10T06:29:43.337-07:00How To Apply For Federal Grants<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee;"> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The government has been providing a lot of money of financial assistance which can be taken advantage of through grants.  The federal government has 26 Federal agencies and about 1,000 grants available to different organizations every year.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Grants are provided by the federal government so that different organizations would be able to continue the services they render to the public, whether it is an art, education or research institution.  Contrary to what people usually think, federal grants are not free money.  It is a financial obligation that the recipient should fulfil or else face legal issues. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">If you think that you and your organization is ready for a grant then you can start applying for one. Applying for a grant is completely different once your granted with it.  There are responsibilities that come with the grant.  So you have to be forward in your way of thinking, are you ready to handle the obligations if your application becomes successful?  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Once a federal grant is already awarded, you have to have an ability to monitor the funds allocation and expenditure.  The federal agency who rewarded the grant will be conducting auditing and monitoring on a regular basis.  Any changes on the program, may it be the phasing of the project requires you to inform the agency at once.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Once you have identified that you are ready for the grant, then research and look for grants applicable in your field.  There are different resources you can check to look for grants.  There are public libraries which have listings of grants, these books are updated yearly.  Make sure to be prepared in copying the grants listing since these books cannot be taken out of the library.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Aside from public library books, there are great online websites that you can check to look for federal grant lists.  But not all of the federal grants can be found in the internet, though some can be found in it.  Most of the grants that can be found in the internet, also have the application process included. </span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">When you already have the lists of grants that you find suitable for your organization, identify which one is the best match for your needs.  Rank it according to the most suitable to the least.  The idea here is that you would identify what would be best suited for your program and have higher possibility of grant approval.</span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">When identifying grants you want to consider the following factors: </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• A grant is an obligation.  It is important to fulfil this obligation without sacrificing the goal of your institution or organization.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Is the grant covering the program or project that need the financial assistance.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Is your organization able to meet the requirements asked by the deferral agency.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">You also have to follow the application process.  When completing the paperwork, there would be guidelines on how to, you have to follow them exactly.  Be concise and exact when answering the application questions. You can provide additional information as attachments for reference.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">You can ask somebody to read the application process to be sure that it is understandable and all together informative.  They can also help in proofreading the application form and other answers which are out of place.  Writing a grant somehow is similar to writing a business plan. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">If you are having difficulties writing grant papers, there are books and articles which can help you in writing good application for grants.  There are some who would hire grant consultants, i.e., Chambers Consulting Group, LLC.  to make sure that their grant application would be written in a professional manner and follow the agency guidelines.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Check the application deadline, you do not want to spend too much effort on something which you cannot finish and submit on time.  If you have inquiries, usually there are numbers where you can call and ask questions. 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JEVON CHAMBERS, Th.D.</span></span></div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">CHAMBERS CONSULTING GROUP</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_8945" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_9036" style="color: blue; font-style: italic;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Taking You Beyond Where You Are"</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Email: consultchambersgrp@ymail.com</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Website:</span> <a href="http://kjevonchambers.weebly.com/" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_9047" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; cursor: text; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://kjevonchambers.weebly.com/</a><br /><br /><span style="color: blue;">Visit our Other Links</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.virtualofficejob.com/affiliate.php?id=FR8334" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Virtual Office Jobs</span></a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09122711923553259707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010352974732244933.post-1981104606407364802016-06-09T03:23:00.000-07:002016-06-09T03:23:28.585-07:00Federal Grants for Teachers<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee;"> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">In the educational system, students are not the only ones who can get federal grants. In fact, teachers can do the same thanks to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 entitles qualified candidates to get a federal grant of up to $4,000 a year and have the intention of teaching public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">You must teach for at least four academic years within eight calendar years of completing the program of study for which you received a TEACH Grant. In the event that you fail to honor your commitment, you are required to repay this loan to the U.S. Department of Education. You will also have to pay interest from the date that the grant was disbursed.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">If you are really interested, you are advised to contact the financial aid office at the college where you will be enrolling. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">To apply for the federal grant for teachers, you must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">You must be U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Be currently involved as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate student in a postsecondary educational institution that has chosen to participate in the TEACH Grant Program and in a course that is necessary to begin a career in teaching. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Once in the program, you have to maintain a GPA of at least 3.25 during your academic years. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Lastly, you have to sign an agreement which basically says that you have to repay the money that was given if you fail to teach for the assigned period. This document you sign known as a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve is renewed annually. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Your chances of being given by federal grant are much higher when you will teach subjects such as Bilingual Education and English Language Acquisition, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Reading, Science and Special Education. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">If the field of expertise you want to pursue is not mentioned, you can check with the Department of Education in your area or in other states where there are shortages. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">To know more about what it takes to be a teacher in a low income school, you can check what is written on section 9101(23) of the Elementary and the Secondary Education Act of 1965 or in section 602(10) of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The truth is that the educational system in this country has gone lower and lower and one way to improve that is to get qualified teachers who have the commitment and determination to make that change. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">A lot can happen in the next four years and after doing your time, you can move on to teach in other schools or choose to stay and leave a mark for those who have to study in low income schools. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">By applying for a federal grant, it is only right that you give back what was taught to you so everything you have learned will be put to good use and you can see that in the eyes of the students. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; line-height: 21.56px;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Just remember that if you fail to complete the required teaching service as explained above, you will have this back to the government as a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan with interest charged from the date of each TEACH Grant disbursement.</span></span><br /> <div> <span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. 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JEVON CHAMBERS, Th.D.</span></span></div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">CHAMBERS CONSULTING GROUP</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_8945" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_9036" style="color: blue; font-style: italic;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Taking You Beyond Where You Are"</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Email: consultchambersgrp@ymail.com</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Website:</span> <a href="http://kjevonchambers.weebly.com/" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_9047" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; cursor: text; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://kjevonchambers.weebly.com/</a><br /><br /><span style="color: blue;">Visit our Other Links</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.virtualofficejob.com/affiliate.php?id=FR8334" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Virtual Office Jobs</span></a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09122711923553259707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010352974732244933.post-16918577292948856682016-06-08T04:32:00.001-07:002016-06-08T04:32:34.086-07:00Federal Grant Program for Education<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee;"> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">The cost of education is quite expensive which is why some are discouraged from getting a degree. But before you give, see if you can get a scholarship, a loan or even a federal grant. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">A federal grant for education like the Federal Pell Grant Program allows people who don’t have enough money an opportunity to post secondary education. If you get it, you can use it in one of the 5,400 colleges across the country. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">The amount that will be given from the grant depends on the student’s expected family contribution (EFC), the cost of attendance as determined by the institution, the student's enrollment status whether this is full-time or part-time and if the student is able to attend for a full academic year or less. When you apply for a Federal Pell Grant, you cannot use it in more than one school at a time. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">A formula is used to compute the EFC which the Department of Education follows and is established by Congress.  The fundamental elements in the formula are the student’s income, the parent’s income and assets and the number family members. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">To get the EFC, you add a percentage of net income and a percentage of net assets. It is only after the computation has been made that the committee will decide whether the student is eligible for the Federal Pell Grant. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">In order to qualify for the program, you must be an enrolled in a participating school either on an undergraduate degree or a vocational course.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">The money may be credited to the student’s school account or paid directly in the form of cash or check. Students must be paid at least one per term. If the school does not comply with this, they have to give it at least twice per academic year.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">Is there enough money for the program? The answer is yes. Just last year, there was over $16 billion available which is a little over $2 billion than the previous year. Close to 6 million students were awarded with the program with an average of $2,945 being given to each student. This number is expected to increase by the end of this year. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">Students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant may also avail of two other federal grants namely the Academic Competitiveness Grant or ACG and the National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">To qualify for the ACG, you must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, enrolled at least half-time in a degree program; either a freshman or a sophomore in the academic year or enrolled in a certificate program for at least a year. You must also have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The maximum amount you can get for your first year is $750 while $1,300 for the second academic year. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">As for the National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant, this is only for students who are on their third, fourth or fifth year. You can get a maximum of $4,000 per year, be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen and enrolled at least half time pursuing a degree in the sciences. To stay in the program, you must maintain a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.56px;">There are federal grant programs for students. You just have to see if you qualify and then take it from there. </span></span><br /> <div> <br /></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. 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JEVON CHAMBERS, Th.D.</span></span></div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">CHAMBERS CONSULTING GROUP</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span class="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_8945" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_9036" style="color: blue; font-style: italic;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Taking You Beyond Where You Are"</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Email: consultchambersgrp@ymail.com</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Website:</span> <a href="http://kjevonchambers.weebly.com/" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390912738496_9047" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; cursor: text; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://kjevonchambers.weebly.com/</a><br /><br /><span style="color: blue;">Visit our Other Links</span></span></div> </div> <div style="color: #222222; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.virtualofficejob.com/affiliate.php?id=FR8334" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Virtual Office Jobs</span></a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09122711923553259707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010352974732244933.post-81117639996303114312016-06-07T04:40:00.000-07:002016-06-07T04:40:29.398-07:00Federal Grant Categories<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">To date, more than 1,000 federal grant programs are offered by the 26 federal agencies. These consist of 21 different categories and you should read on to find out more.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Anything that has to do with crops,  livestock and the land belongs under Agriculture. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">If it has something to do with preserving the nation’s history, this falls under the category of Arts and the Humanities, Recovery Act or Regional Development</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Any ideas that will help improve the economy are the category Business and Commerce. This is not only for the US but also with nations that the country has economic ties with to improve the situation over there. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">To fight against alcohol, abuse, drugs and other vices, such proposals fall under the grant category of Community Development. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Every year, the country faces natural disasters. While there are federal agencies around that help in the effort, any ideas that have never been done before are most welcome as there is also a category that focus on Disaster Prevention and Relief. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">There are some who say that there is something wrong with educational system in this country. If you want to help resolve this issue, you can submit a proposal under the category Education. </span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">A lot of people have lost jobs this past year and that number is expected to grow. If you have a proposal that can help the unemployed find work, a proposal can be sent under the category Employment, Labor and Training or Social Services and Income Security</span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Renewable energy is the answer to save the environment and decrease the country’s dependency on foreign oil. This will also help reduce the emission of harmful gases into the atmosphere that also contribute to climate change. If you have ideas, you can write a proposal on Energy, Environmental Quality or Natural Resources. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Part of reducing the dependency on oil is the promotion of hybrid cars. While American made vehicles are not there yet compared to the Japanese, progress is being made. If you can develop a car that is going in that direction and need funding, write a proposal under the category Transportation. Technological advances in other fields should be addressed to Science and Technology.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">We try to follow a certain diet so we get the right amount of nutrients daily. While eating is not enough, this should also be combined with exercise. Such a proposal takes a lot of research and this can be done if you are able to write a proposal under the category Food and Nutrition or health. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">If people don’t have jobs, they will eventually lose their homes especially when they are still paying for it. If you have ideas that could help people keep their homes, a proposal should be sent under the category Housing. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Figures are what people look at to make a point. Since getting a census is not always effective, if you have a better way to do it, a proposal will be serve under the category Information and Statistics.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">While the government is in charge of making federal and state laws, it is still the people who should be heard. If there are problems and you have a way to address it, a proposal should be sent under the category Law, Justice and Legal Services.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; line-height: 21.56px;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The amount of money you get from the Federal Grant varies. You should send your application together with the supporting documents that mention how much you need so this can be properly evaluated. </span></span><br /> <div> <span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. 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text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">It is the government’s responsibility to provide the needs of its people regardless of its gender, ethnicity of religion.  But in the present, minorities are always in a position where they would encounter difficulties in the field they are in.  Freedom, however, does not erase prejudice and discrimination, it is imbibed in the culture which would take a long time to be changed.  Federal grants for minorities ensure that the minority would experience equal rights and opportunities. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Minority federal grants can be divided or categorized into two groups:</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Ethnic minority grants -  are grants designed to offer financial assistance based on ethnic challenges.  Such as grants offered to African American or Latino/Hispanic students.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Non – ethnic minority grants – are grants provided to individuals who have physical or mental barriers that placed them on disadvantaged position.  These are grants offered to students who have physical disabilities, mental and learning challenges like autism, and even women education grants.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Educational grants provided to minorities are somehow similar to scholarships.  The difference is that scholarships are based on the financial need and merit of the students, while educational minority grants are based on financial need by the marginalized students or ethnic minority students.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Actually educational grants for the minorities would also be the same as the popular federal grants like the Pell Federal grant.  Although, these grants are open not just for minority students, most of the grant recipients are from those sectors. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">If you are a minority who have hopes of starting your small business or maybe expand your business, there are also grants set aside for this purpose. The Small Business Association offers the financial assistance to small businesses. You can contact them directly to get informed about any application process or visit their website in SBA.com for latest information about financial aid.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Here are other federal grants for minorities that can be checked out: </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Bilingual / Bicultural Service Demonstration Grants – its objective is to help minorities who working with Limited-English- Proficient. This is a project based grant that aims to improve and linguistic competence of professional minorities.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Community Programs to Improve Minority Health Program – this program is directed towards minority communities and supporting, developing, and conducting health care in the area.  It would include educational awareness seminars, testing and even access to treatment.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Cooperative Agreements to Improve Health Status of Minority Populations – this program is geared towards expanding health knowledge of the minority to prevent untimely death and heal conditions.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Family and Community Violence Programs – this is geared towards the prevention of violent occurrences in campuses and the community.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Project Grants for Facilities to Improve the Health Status of Minority Populations – this intends to build or improve existing facilities addressing health and population of the minority.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• State and Territorial and technical Assistance Capacity Development Minority HIV/AIDS Demonstration Program – this is to promote better understanding of the disease in minority communities. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">When applying for a minority grant there would be necessary documents that are needed to be prepared.  Information about the proof oh=f household income, that you are indeed a minority, information about any past grants, how much money is needed and who would benefit from the funding.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Although applying for federal grants can be exhausting, and at times disappointing, it is important not to give up! Federal grants exist for the simple reason to help the marginalized and those in need.</span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">And if we need it, then we have the right to apply for one. </span><br /> <div> <span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="background-color: #fff9ee; text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. 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text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Federal grants have always been available for non-profit organizations and institutions to help the public improve the services the receive.  Federal grants have also helped those who are in brink of a business disaster, low-income families and students, and especially the marginalized sector.  Women has been and continuing to be victims of abuse and patriarchal relationships.  </span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">Women has long been affected by discrimination based on their gender, although much has been changes in the society, women still experience difficulty especially when venturing into the business world a=or a man-dominated field.  The purpose of federal grants helping out women is to make sure that women would be able to get started in their life.  </span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">There are small business grants that can be given to women who wants to start their own business.  You just have to comply with the necessary requirements.  There are few grants that may have limiting requirements making the grants only available to some, there would grants that require the applicant not to be younger than 65 years old and others would require the applicant may be handicapped in some way.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The government can offer federal financial aid for minority women who would like to start their own business and grants that could cover the equipment, rent, and the overhead expenses.  Single mothers can also get special assistance and can be used to start anew.  Government grants could also include physical and mental health care and  retirement assistance.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">If you are interested in acquiring or applying for this grant, then you can start asking those who have already been awarded with grants.  It is best to know how they were able to get the grant first-hand.  First hand information would be a credible way of knowing the grants available and ready to help women.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Another way of knowing about the federal grants for women is by checking the internet and performing a simple online search.  There would be websites where you can get information free about grants being offered to women.  They would include information on how they will help you apply for a grant and what are the requirements.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">There are over 5,000 federal grants for women. In every year, statistics showed that tow out every three business is started  by a woman.  Women have 75 percent successful in business ownership compared to men.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">In a research compiled by the Center For Women’s Business Research and Entrepreneur magazine, women are said to be the most progressive species. They have a higher possibility of finishing their education, starting and their own business and even found or launch a non-profit institution or organization.  This is on the side or while being a mother and raising the children</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Another good thing about the grant is that women also benefit from indirectly.  Recently women organizations and institutions have landed a grant and used it to educate women about violence against women  (VAW) and also used by the center to help women victims of abuse. Women can also get a federal grant by pursuing something that they totally love, just like writing or pursue their studies. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Women are getting federal grants because this serve as an investment on women creativity, intelligence and determination as they have shown in different fields they have performed well.  This show of confidence, as demonstrated by the government, towards the women are somehow perceived to be something that can make relative changes on the American culture and how women are perceived.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; line-height: 21.56px;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">These federal grants could somehow empower women and brake down the barriers that discriminate and narrow the opportunities for women.  Which is why every year, more and more women are showing interest on the grant programs.  After all this could be what women are waiting for to turn their lives around.  </span></span><br /> <div> <span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. 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text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Federal grants are money or financial assistance awarded and authorized by the United State government to different non-profit organizations.  Its intention is to expand, improve the quality and strengthen the public service being rendered by these organizations, agencies and local government units.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">What’s clear about federal grants is that it is not used to acquire or pay for property and service.  Unlike loans, grant recipients would not be paying back the grant but they are required to submit complete audits of the grant money and return the unspent amount to the agency that rewarded the grant. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Federal grants are economic aids that the United States government provide to its institutions, agencies, organizations and people.  But aside from grants there are also other economic aids that the government offer to its citizens.   </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">The Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance or CFDA has the listings of differed benefit programs that can help those in need.  Benefits assistance and programs listed in CFDA caters to state and local governments, federally- recognized Indian tribal governments, private profit and non-profit organizations and institutions, specialized groups and also for individuals. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Here re some types of federal benefit programs that the government offer to individuals and organizations in need: </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Loans – these are financial assistance where money is lent to the person who is need for a specific period of time and how much would be paid back.  It may or may not incur interest.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Insurances – these are financial assistance that can reimburse losses that was sustained in different reasons like accidents.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Use of Property, Facilities and Equipment – federal facilities or property can be used on a loan.  But it is clear the property or the facility does not remain as property of the recipient of the assistance.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Advisory Services and Counseling -  with this federal assistance, you get to have a federal specialist that you can consult with, seek advise from, or invited to counsel individuals, groups or communities.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Dissemination of Technical Information – these federal programs provides assistance with the publication and information dissemination about certain issues.  This is commonly provided or used through libraries.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Training – this is a common financial and economic assistance.  Employees or individuals who are not employed by the Federal agency are given instructional or educational activities and seminars. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Students also receive different kinds of financial assistance. College could really be very expensive and financially difficult to deal with especially if the student comes from a low-income earning family.  Federal grants are given to students and you do not have to pay them back.  The student just need to qualify or meet the standards of the federak agency granting the aid.  College students are also offered with the following kinds of assistance from the government:</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Loans – there are different ways on how students can apply for loans, it can be government or private loans. Government loans offered through the school’s counselling office can be enough to cover tuition, housing and other expenses.   The loans that you would have will be determined by the income bracket the student is in.  Compared with private loans, like the one from the bank, government loans are more reasonable with their terms and rates.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Scholarships – like grants, you do not have to pay them back.  But financial need is not the only basis of getting the aid, academic and scholarly merit are also bases of getting the assistance.  Almost all school offer scholarship, students just need to coordinate with the school counselling or assistance office to inquire about scholarships offered. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; line-height: 21.56px;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">With the economic crisis still continuing to create havoc in people’s lives, more and more Americans tend to sacrifice education, health, house renovations and other needs just to get by.  But these federal grants and assistance programs are there to provide assistance and we should take advantage of it. </span></span><br /> <div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. 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Last 2014, the government spent $15.5 billion, and from this amount education has the largest share of 23.4 percent, while health share followed suit with 22.3 percent.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Everybody seems to award health grants, the federal government, state and  even city governments award health grants.  Aside from federal grants, there are also big private foundations and organizations that award health grants and health care aids.  </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Unfortunately, weakened by the economic crisis, more Americans are unable to hold on to their health insurances and continue with private health care.  There are more people turning to health centers for care. Health care grants can be provided to health centers to provide care and services to those who are continually suffering due to economic crisis.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Aside from health centers, health grants also enable some hospitals and medical professionals to:</span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">• Expand people’s knowledge on certain diseases and its prevention, like HIV/AIDS or diabetes.</span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">• Provide screening and tests to those who cannot afford to obtain necessary medical tests.</span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">• Provide health care to marginalized and minorities.</span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">• Provide health care education and services to culturally diverse populations.</span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">• Build or improve health care facilities.</span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">• Provide assistance health care staff and organizations.</span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">Federal grants also provide support to health education. There are health education projects throughout the United States with the objectives of teaching students about good health and healthy lifestyle. Not only will these project equip the students with the knowledge, but also aims to teach and train school administrators, teachers, and school staff about health, fitness, disease and drug and alcohol abuse prevention.</span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Health education grants are not only course and seminar oriented, there are also grant programs which focuses on the financial need of the students.  Here are some of the health grants that provides assistance to health course students.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Advanced Education Nursing Traineeships – this grant is geared towards providing financial assistance to registered nurses who are undergoing advanced training or education programs.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Health Administration Traineeships and Special Projects Program – this grant is to support students in graduate health programs like health administration or hospital administration.  This programs helps the students to be prepared for employment with public or non-profit institutions. </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">Health grants would also include funding research and training programs.  Here are two health grants that focuses on research and health improvement:</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• National Research Service Awards- health Services Research Training – this is a project which focuses mainly on health services research.  This grant is actually awarded to provide opportunities for those who are taking predoctoral and postdoctoral training.   The objective of this grant is to provide trainees with the ability to understand research methods and analyze/evaluate health care services and provide means to improve it.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.56px;">• Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes – this is also a project grant which concentrates on research, information dissemination and actual delivery based on the research.  This aims to evaluate the effectives, quality, cost-effectiveness, health care technology used, health statistics and medical liability.  Research is directed towards low-income groups and minority groups with the intention of better providing health care services for these groups. </span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; line-height: 21.56px;">There are many federal health grants that could be taken advantage of, the important thing is that people can take advantage of health care that they need or at least be knowledgeable about taking care of one’s health. </span><br /> <div> <span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 21.56px;">I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles/blogs on my site. 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