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Grants
Working with the Federal Government to many people can be a virtual maze
of red tape and impossible bureaucratic regulations. With this in mind,
many people and businesses tend to forgo government contracts because
of the perceived obstacles involved in the process. In an effort to remove
the mystery surrounding procurement by the federal government, I welcome
you to contact me. There are a number of opportunities with Federal Agencies
which can include getting on the GSA schedule to allow for federal agencies
to bid on your products and services. I also host an annual procurement
workshop, held in May of each year that is an excellent opportunity for
the business community and federal agencies to network with small, disadvantaged
business suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
Constituents may also seek funding for projects in the method of grants.
Many state and local governments, nonprofit social service groups and
community action organizations, small businesses, and individuals approach
congressional offices for help in identifying grants and supporting their
applications. Gathering federal program information and contacting federal
agencies early in the process, before submitting formal applications,
is recommended. You need first to gather information about what grants
assistance is available. Grant seekers should also investigate private
or corporate foundation funding: community foundations, for example,
are often especially interested in providing money for local projects.
If you desire assistance in researching for grant opportunities that
may assist in your project needs, don't hesitate to contact me. Unfortunately,
once you have singled out what grant you will apply for, I cannot write
your proposal, but I am happy to write a letter of support for your application.
Please mail or fax your requests to Tina Johnson in my district office
at:
3600 Port of Tacoma Road, Ste. 106
Tacoma, Washington 98424
Phone 253.896.3775;
Fax 253.896.3789 1717 Pacific Avenue, Suite 2135
Your requests for support of an application need to include what
grant you are applying for; information and point of contact regarding
your company/business/organization; who the letter should be addressed
to and an address; whether you prefer that I mail the letter of support
for you or if I should mail it to you; and when you will need the
letter.
Seattle: Nonprofit Assistance Center
The Nonprofit Assistance Center serves nonprofit organizations in the
Seattle area.
The Nonprofit Assistance Center is a training and consulting resource
working to build better communities by strengthening the organizations
within them. The Center helps groups to enhance their internal capacities
by providing culturally competent training and mentoring for organizations'
staffs and leaders.
http://www.nacseattle.org.
Tacoma: The Nonprofit Assistance Center
The Nonprofit Center serves Tacoma and the South Puget Sound area of
Washington.
The Nonprofit Center is a nonprofit organization that provides education, leadership
development, consultation and peer networking connections to nonprofit organizations
in the South Puget Sound area.
http://www.npcenter.org.
King County Library System
A Nonprofit & Philanthropy Resource Center is located at the
Redmond Regional Library. This collection is comprised of information
on such topics as grant
information, proposal writing, nonprofit management, board selection, establishing
endowments, planned giving programs, capital campaign planning, special events
and current trends in philanthropy. The Foundation Center has granted the King
County Library System status as a “Cooperating Collection” in their
national “Cooperating Collections Network.” This Network includes
organizations in every state that provide information on private philanthropic
giving to the grant seeking public. Three CD-ROMs index information about grants
published by the Foundation Center of New York.
http://www.kcls.org/sc/nprc.cfm?#about.
UW Tacoma Library
The Non-Profit Resources collection is located in the reference
area of the UW Tacoma Library, near the microfilm cabinets. All
titles located in the Non-Profit
Resource collection are in-library use only. Has on site access to The Foundation
Center database.
Website also provides links to databases, research and statistical resources.
http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/library/instruction/guides/grantresearch.htm.
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Local chapter of organization which meets monthly in Seattle. AFP, an
individual
member association, advances philanthropy through education, training and advocac
based on research, a code of ethical principles and standards of professional
practice.
http://www.afpwashington.org/index.htm.
Northwest Development Officers Association (NDOA)
The NDOA (Northwest Development Officers Association) mission is to provide its
members and other fundraising professionals with collegial peer support, networking,
and comprehensive training opportunities to advance philanthropy and strengthen
community.
Offers a variety of meetings and conferences in the Seattle area.
http://www.ndoa.org/resources/index.asp.
Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
The Puget Sound Grantwriters Association promotes responsible, effective grantseeking
and fosters connections among grantseekers, non-profits and funders.
PSGA welcomes everyone interested in raising money for non-profit organizations
through grants: staff grantwriters, freelance writers, executive directors, development
directors, board members, volunteers, consultants, and individuals looking for
work or training in the grantwriting field.
Meetings and conferences held in the Seattle area.
http://www.grantwriters.org/index.htm.
Philanthropy Northwest
Philanthropy Northwest's mission is to promote effective philanthropy in the
Northwest states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
Philanthropy Northwest (formerly the Pacific Northwest Grantmakers Forum) members
are organizations and individuals that fund in the Northwest states of Alaska,
Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. These organizations range in size from
small family foundations to corporate giving programs. Their annual grantmaking
amount ranges from $5,000 to more than $20 million, and provides over $440 million
a year to help meet important needs in the region.
Website provides information on member foundations.
http://www.philanthropynw.org/about/index.htm.
Washington Secretary of State
The Secretary of State's Charitable Trust Program registers entities holding
assets that are invested to produce income that is then allocated to a charitable
purpose in accordance with the terms and conditions of the trust instrument.
Some charitable trusts elect to have information about their grant-making requirements
and activities published in the Washington State Charitable Trust Directory.
Order a copy from this website.
http://www.secstate.wa.gov/charities/trust.aspx.
The Foundation Center
Provides online tutorial resources and access to a subscription based database.
Wonderful site for those new to grantwriting.
Website also provides links to databases, research and statistical resources.
http://www.fdncenter.org/.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Subscription Newspaper for nonprofits
http://philanthropy.com/.
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