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World Relief

Try dialing 2-1-1, your local United Way may provide a connection to local human service agencies that can help you.

American Red Cross Mid-Michigan Chapter
http://www.midmichiganredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=4406UBS63G
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Angel Food Ministries (Mason)
http://www.masonnaz.org/angelfood-4.htm
A national non-profit program providing grocery relief to anyone, regrdless of income. Genrally, once a month you pay $25 and later that month you will receive a $50-$75 food package. For more information, contact Betty Belt at 676-5680.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Barry-Eaton District Health Department
http://www.barryeatonhealth.org/
Serving Barry and Eaton Counties.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Capital Area Community Services, Inc.
http://www.mcaaa.org/directory/caca.htm
http://www.lsj.com/news/local/030531redcross1b.html
Administers dollars to programs to assist low-income citizens and senior citizens in Clinton, Eaton Ingham and Shiawassee Counties. These funds come from the Federal Community Service Administration. Some examples of its projects include operation Headstart, Young Adult Program, Neighborhood Youth Corps, Senior Citizens Transportation and Outreach Program, youth employment programs and a senior citizens employment program. For more information, contact: Ivan Love, Director, Capital Area Community Services, 101 E. Willow, Lansing, MI 48915; telephone: (517) 482-6281. The second link provides access to a Lansing State Journal article, May 31, 2003, about CACS.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Capital Area Community Voices
http://www.cacvoices.org/
Click on the In Touch link for information about 600 social service agencies, including 200 that have a state and national focus. Web site sponsored by Lansing, Ingham County, and the Capital Area United Way.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Capital Area District Library
Social Services Networking Links
http://www.cadl.org/answers/answers/local_links_template?category=social-services
Identifies local service agencies dealing with children and parenting, domestic abuse, emergency shelter and food, and other services.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Capital Area United Way
http://www.capitalareaunitedway.org/index2.html
In addition to providing a directory of social service agencies in the Lansing metropolitan area, this web site also provides information on how to go about getting United Way funding.
Capital Area United Way has started a line that the residents of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties can call to get information on human service resources such as food, clothing, shelter, rent and utility help and counseling. The line is also a place that people can call if they are interested in volunteering in the community or donating goods. The line is open 8:30-5, M-F. Additional funding for this project comes from: City of East Lansing, City of Lansing, Ingham County, the Eaton County United Way and the Eaton County Human Services Collaborative Council.
Ingham Residents Dial: 337-8211
Eaton and Clinton Residents Dial Toll-free: (866) 361-8211
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Capital Regional Community Foundation
http://www.crcfoundation.org/
According to the Towne Courier (June 22, 2003), the CRCF is seeking grant applications from churches in the tri-county area of Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton, for charitable work benefiting the community. Programs including food banks, clothing distribution, after-school and programs assisting the needy, excluding church building funds, will be considered. Grants up to $1000 each will be awarded at the end of August; all applications are due by 5 p.m. August 11th. To obtain a church grant application form for the Patrons Fund or to discuss a grant idea, call Joyce McGowan, vice president of programs, at the community foundation at (517) 272-2870.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Central Michigan 211 Directory
http://www.centralmichigan211.org/
If you need help locating health and human services in the central Michigan area, dial 2-1-1. 2-1-1 provides callers with information about and referrals to human services for every day needs and in times of crisis. For example, 2-1-1 can offer access to the following types of services: Basic Human Needs Resources, Physical and Mental Health Resources, Employment Supports, Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities, and Support for Children, Youth and Families. Counties in the Central Michigan service area include : Clinton, Eaton, Ingham & Jackson Counties with plans in place to bring 2-1-1 to Hillsdale County in 2007. If you are outside our service region, click here to find the 2-1-1 nearest you!
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Community Resource Directory
http://www.tcoa.org/programs/documents/resdir91206.pdf
A compilation of services for senior citizens in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties compiled by the Tri-County Office on Aging.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Eaton County United Way
http://www.eatoncountyunitedway.org/
The site includes detailed information on the United Way endowment fund and planned-giving opportunities, information on leadership givers and how donor funds are spent, participating United Way agencies, community United Ways, the fall campaign, current events, the allocation process, and organizational information.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Food Bank Council of Michigan
http://www.fbcmich.org/
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Grand Ledge Emergency Assistance Program (GLEAP)
It was initiated by area clergy in the 1970s to help people through emergencies. Currently they provide funds to help with utility bills, doctor visits, food, and medicine. They also coordinate a yearly effort to deliver Christmas food baskets to the needy. Those wishing information may contact Reverend William Amundsen at (517) 627-3256. Spotted on Grand Ledge Area Chamber of Commerce web page.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Ingham County Health Department
http://www.ingham.org/hd/health.htm
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Ingham County Rebuilding Together
http://www.rebuildingtogetheringhamcounty.org/
Volunteer program select projects to work on to help low-income elderly or disabled homeowners with home repair and rehabilitation projects. (Last checked 03/04/08)

Judson Love Clothing Center
The center provides new clothing free to school-age children in the Tri-County area. Since its inception, the center has provided new clothing at no cost to over 22,000 children. The center is operated by volunteers in a location donated by its owner, therefore, all grants and donations received are used only for the purchase of new clothing for the children.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Junior League of Lansing
Enabling Funds
http://www.jllansing.org/news/
The Junior League of Lansing accepts applications for grants from local non-profits located within 25 miles of Lansing. Granted funds must be used for projects within the 25-mile radius. Appropriate projects must support the Junior League’s overall purpose of volunteer training and improving the community through the use of trained volunteers. Applications can be obtained by calling the Junior League Office at 517-324-3734 or by calling Mary Boyer at 517-410-2553. Upcoming deadlines are Aug. 1, 2006; Nov. 2006; Feb. 1, 2007, and April 2, 2007. Applications not funded during any quarter will remain in the pool for the remainder of the Junior League of Lansing fiscal year.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Lansing ZoneCity
http://lansing.zonecity.com/
Lists numerous charities that might provide assistance to people in moments of need.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Listening Ear Referral Database
http://www.theear.org/referrals/index.php
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Mid-Michigan District Health Department
http://www.mmdhd.org/
The Mid-Michigan District Health Department serves Clinton, Gratiot, and Montcalm Counties.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Power of We
http://www.powerofwe.org/
Offered $280,000 in early 2007 to grow community and faith-based organizations in the Lansing metropolitan area.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Tri-County Office of Aging
http://www.tcoa.org
Serving Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties. Be sure to check out the Programs and Services section which contains a Community Resource Directory.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

These are some of the organizations that serve low-income metro Detroiters in need of food, health care, clothing or housing:

Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS)
http://www.accesscommunity.org
Telephone: 313-842-7010
(Last checked 03/04/08)

CareLink Network, Inc.
http://www.bhpnet.org/carelink.asp
The network coordinates services for children and adults with mental illness throughout Wayne County, Michigan, including outpatient therapy, in-patient hospitalizations, crisis screening and services, residential services, partial hospitalization, housing supports, consultations, and referral services.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Covenant House, Detroit
http://www.covenanthousemi.org
Telephone: 313-463-2000
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Detroitkids.org
http://141.217.70.114/skillman/index.html
Telephone: 313-872-7166
An online directory of thousands of programs that provide activities and help for Detroit children and families. The site is sponsored by the Skillman Center for Children at Wayne State University.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
http://www.drmm.org
Telephone: 313-993-4700
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Downriver Community Conference
http://www.dccwf.org
Telephone: 734-362-7070
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Food Bank Council of Michigan
http://www.fbcmich.org
Telephone: 800-552-4483
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Grace Centers of Hope, Pontiac
http://www.gracecentersofhope.org
Telephone: 248-334-2187
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Lighthouse Emergency Services of Oakland County
http://www.lighthouseoakland.com
Telephone: 248-920-6100
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team, Roseville
http://www.mcrest.org
Telephone: 586-415-5101
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Oakland-Livingston Human Service Agency
http://www.olhsa.org
Telephone: 248-209-2600
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division
http://www.salmich.org
Telephone: 248-443-5500
(Last checked 03/04/08)

South Oakland Shelter, Royal Oak
http://www.sos1985.org
Telephone: 248-546-6566
(Last checked 03/04/08)

United Way for Southeastern Michigan
http://www.uwcs.org
Telephone: 800-552-1183
or 211 from home phone or Cingular Wireless.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

United Way for Southeastern Michigan 211 Directory
http://www.uwsem.org/211/
To get help within Macomb, Oakland or Wayne counties, simply dial 2-1-1 on your home phone or Cingular wireless phone. Information and referral specialists are available to assist you 24 hours per day, seven days per week. You can also reach United Way 2-1-1 outside of the tri-county by dialing 800-552-1183. 2-1-1 has the most comprehensive information and referral database in the region and can help you locate human services in your community. Sample assistance categories include: Child and elderly care, After-school programs, Emergency shelter, Job training, Rent assistance, Utility assistance, Counseling, and Substance abuse.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Child and Family Services Grants Available through the State of Michigan
See State of Michigan Grants: Child and Family Services

The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW)
see Grants for Nonprofits - Energy/Heating Assistance

Heart of West Michigan United Way 211 Directory
http://www.rtmdesigns.com/grandrapids/
Search by Zip Code, Service category, service, agency/program name.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

McGregor Fund
Social Services Grants
http://www.mcgregorfund.org/html/4_0_application.htm#humanservices
In keeping with its mission, the McGregor Fund emphasizes support for activities in southeastern Michigan addressing emergency needs for housing, food, clothing and other direct aid. In addition, support may be provided for activities that address the root causes of poverty, homelessness and hunger, and help individuals and families achieve personal and financial stability and other life-changing outcomes.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Michigan Aids Foundation
http://www.michaidsfund.org/
An affiliate program of the Council of Michigan Foundations. The web site provides information on the fund, it's history, Michigan's expanding aids epidemic, and grantmaking history and current programs. For more information, call 1-800-872-AIDS.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Michigan Assistance and Referral System
http://www.mfia.state.mi.us/mars/ez_track/MARS000.asp
The Michigan Assistance and Referral Service (MARS) is a pre-screening tool that allows you to find programs offered by the State of Michigan that may help families in need with assistance for medical, nutritional, food, day care, temporary cash or other expenses.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Michigan Community Service Commission
http://www.michigan.gov/mcsc/1,1607,7-137-6114---,00.html
Annually, the MCSC grants approximately $6.9 million in federal funds to nonprofit organizations, schools, and other agencies to support National Service and volunteer activities in Michigan, including Michigan's AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve Michigan, and Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grants.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Michigan Department of Community Health
Drug Control and Substance Abuse Law Enforcement Grant Programs
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2941_4871_4879-15152--,00.html
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Michigan Department of Human Services
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs
Telephone: 517-373-2035
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Michigan Family Independence Agency
http://www.michigan.gov/fia/
Describes client services and programs.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Michigan Food Banks
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5527-35384--,00.html
The Food Bank council of Michigan (FBCM) is made up of ten member food banks. The FBCM is a statewide charitable organization gathering food and funds to help stock the shelves of its member food banks. In 1997, our members served over 2,500 local charities across the state such as soup kitchens, shelters, church pantries and senior programs and distributed over 48 million pounds of food to agencies in all 83 counties in Michigan. This web site lists organizations that attempt to eliminate hunger in Michigan.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Michigan Individual Development Accounts
http://www.cmif.org/IDA/IDAHome.htm
CMF's Michigan IDA Partnership (MIDAP) has helped 788 participants reach their savings goals, complete financial management courses, and purchase their chosen asset to help them become more economically stable and self-sufficient, including 541 home purchases, 141 post-secondary education uses, and 106 micro-enterprise start-ups or expansions. These 788 participants combined have saved $762,422 and received match funds of $2,219,499. New mortgages for the 541 homes exceed $47 million. Figures accurate as of May 2, 2006.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Michigan Lifeline Telephone Assistance Program
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/lifelinelinkup_152143_7.pdf
To qualify for Lifeline, the customer’s household income must be at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, or the customer must participate in one of the following assistance programs: Medicaid; food stamps; supplemental security income (SSI); federal public housing assistance (Section 8); the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); the national school free lunch program; or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Eligible customers should contact their local telephone provider to apply.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Michigan Military Family Relief Fund
http://www.michigan.gov/gov/0,1607,7-168--101665--,00.html
The Michigan Military Family Relief Fund (MFRF) provides financial assistance to families of soldiers suffering financial hardships as a result of active duty or a line-of-duty related injury or illness. The two-bill package also creates an Income Tax check-off that will allow citizens to voluntarily contribute money to the fund. The MFRF enables the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to provide grants of up to $2,000 in a calendar year to qualifying military families of Michigan’s active duty Army National Guard, Air National Guard and military reserve members. The funds can be spent on clothing, housing, medical, services, utilities, or any other related necessities of daily living. The need would have to occur while a family member is on active duty, or be the result of a line-of-duty related injury or illness. Source: Michigan Newswire, Oct. 5, 2004
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, Inc.
http://www.nemcsa.org
Toll-free tel.: (866) 484-7077
The agency plans, establishes, coordinates and operates programs to promote health, education and welfare to residents within northeast Michigan.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

SHARE Network
http://www.michigan.gov/sharenetwork
Features a Resource Directory of services offered by faith-based and community organizations, government agencies, and other non-profit organizations around the state.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Social Services Grants Available through the State of Michigan, try the Michigan Electronic Grants Administration and Management System Portal (EGrAMS).

A number of religious denominations offer social service assistance throughout Michigan. Check the resources listed in Grants for Nonprofits: Religion and Social Change.

11 Federal Assistance Programs for Immigrants and Refugees
http://www.educationmoney.com/immigration_refugees.html
The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) provides assistance to persons interested in becoming naturalized citizens of the United States. The Department of Health and Human Services subsidizes States to provide assistance to refugees, asylees, and victims of severe forms of trafficking. EducationMoney.com repackages information from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance in an interesting manner.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

18 Federal Food Programs To Feed Children and Low-Income Individuals
http://www.educationmoney.com/nutrition.html
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) develops the following community food projects to meet the nutritional needs of low-income people, school children, and the elderly. EducationMoney.com repackages information from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance in an interesting manner.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE FUNDING : AN ANALYSIS OF FOUNDATION GRANTS. Loren Renz. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, 1989. 123pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV5279 .R43 1989
Provides a thorough analysis of private, corporate, and community foundation funding for drug and alcohol abuse programs in the 1980s. Explores many of the important funding patterns in the field, including information on school- and community-based prevention programs, counseling and treatment services, medical education and research, and programs for children of alcoholics and addicts.
Also listed under Health.

ALCOHOLISM FUNDING SERVICE : A DIRECTORY OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND FOUNDATION GRANTS FOR ALCOHOL EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT SERVICES. Richard Diehl and Christine D. Weger. Honolulu, Hi : Program Information Associates, 1987. 1 volume. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV5279 .A44 1987
A comprehensive analysis of federal, state, and private foundations providing funding for new, or for expanding, existing alcohol abuse programs.

American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/
Lists local chapters which have web sites.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

America's Second Harvest
http://www.secondharvest.org/
The nation's largest hunger relief organization. Through a network of over 200 food banks and food-rescue programs, we distribute food to 26 million hungry Americans each year, eight million of whom are children.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Avon Foundation
http://www.avoncompany.com/women/
The Avon Foundation has a history of supporting community and social service activities of interest to women, including Domestic Violence programs.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Catholic Campaign for Human Development
http://www.usccb.org/cchd/povertyusa/pobreza/getinvparticipate.htm
Connect with an anti-poverty organization already working in your community. Pay close attention to poverty-related stories in the local news, and make note of the leaders or organizations mentioned. Contact a group whose ideals and aims match yours.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits - Community Development
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Catholic Charities
http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
Provide vital social services to people in need, regardless of their religious, social, or economic backgrounds.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

(Harry) Chapin Foundation
http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/harrychapin/
The Harry Chapin Foundation provides funding for Community education, programs to identify community needs and mobilize resources to meet them, fostering social and economic justice.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Corporation for National and Community Service
http://www.cns.gov/
The Corporation for National and Community Service engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to help strengthen communities. Sponsors AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and Learn and Serve America.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Crime Victim Grants Available through the State of Michigan,
see See State of Michigan Grants : Crime Victioms

DIRECTORY OF SOCIAL SERVICE GRANTS. Margate, Fl. : Research Grant Guides, 1995. 1st edition. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV88 .D5 1995
Profiles 900 foundations providing funding in the areas of child welfare, disabled, elderly, family services, food banks, homeless, minorities, religious welfare, shelters, substance abuse, and women. Each profile lists the address, phone number, and areas of interest. Geographic restrictions, grant range, and a list of organizations funded are included when available.

DIRECTORY OF SOCIAL SERVICE GRANTS. Loxahatchee, Fl. : Research Grant Guides, 1998. 2nd edition. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV88 .D5 1998
Profiles 1100 foundations providing funding in the areas of child welfare, disabled, elderly, family services, food banks, homeless, minorities, religious welfare, shelters, substance abuse, and women. Each profile lists the address, phone number, and areas of interest. Geographic restrictions, grant range, and a list of organizations funded are included when available.

Dream Foundation
http://www.dreamfoundation.org
The Dream Foundation is the first nonprofit organization to grant wishes to terminally ill adults over the age of 18. The foundation operates on a small-cash budget and relies on nonmonetary donations such as airline tickets, hotel rooms and meals. The organization grants wishes to those who are expected to have less than a year to live. Common dreams include reunions with old friends, family trips with children and items for comfort.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

DRUG ABUSE FUNDING SERVICE : A DIRECTORY OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND FOUNDATION GRANTS FOR DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT SERVICES. Richard J. Diehl, ed. Honolulu, Hi : Program Information Associates, 1987. 294pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV5801 .D534 1987
A comprehensive analysis of federal, state, and private foundation funding sources to establish new, or expand existing, drug abuse programs. Designed to assist those working in schools, drug abuse programs, health services and government programs. Includes suggestions on proposal writing.
Also listed under Health

Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund
http://www.feea.org/
FEEA is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation which provides educational benefits and emergency assistance exclusively to all civilian federal and postal employees and their dependent family members. FEEA receives no government funds.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Federal Funds for Organizations That Help Those in Need
http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/catalogue.pdf
84 pages of resources identified by the White House Faith-Based and community Initiatives.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Food and Nutrition Grants Available from the U.S. Government
Posted in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assitance
http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/SYSTEM.FUNCTIONAL_AREA_RPT1.show
Click on food and nutrition. Subcategories include: Food and Nutrition for Children, Food Inspection, Food and Nutrition for Individual and Families, and Research.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Food and Nutrition Grants/Programs from the U.S. Government
Posted on Grants.gov
http://grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=CATSEARCH&fundActivity=FN
Some of the most current grant opportunities posted by the federal government. Select food as funding activity category.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

FREE MONEY WHEN YOU'RE UNEMPLOYED. Laurie Blum. New York, N.Y. : John Wiley & Sons, 1993. 310pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HC110 .P63 B58 1993
Identifies private, corporate, and government sources that give money to those who find themselves unemployed or in tough financial circumstances, for everything from paying the grocery bill to a mortgage payment.

FUND RAISER'S GUIDE TO HUMAN SERVICE FUNDING. Washington, D.C. : the Taft Group, annual. 10th or 1999 edition, 1426pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV89 .F848
Provides current contact, financial, and other important information on more than 1,820 of the leading private foundations, corporate foundations, and corporate giving programs that support human service agencies and organizations and that have reported at least $10 million in assets or $200,000 in giving. Access if facilitated by a variety of indexes. Recipient types include animal protection, at-risk youth, big brother/big sister, camps, child abuse, child welfare, community centers, community service organizations, counseling, crime prevention, day care, delinquency/criminal rehabilitation, domestic violence, emergency relief, family planning, family services, food/clothing distribution, general social services, homes, people with disabilities, recreation and athletics, refugee assistance, scouts, senior services, sexual abuse, shelters/homelessness, special olympics, substance abuse, united funds/ways, veterans, volunteer services, ymca/ymha/ywca/ywha, and youth organizations.

Funding for Individuals
http://www.grantproposal.com/individual_inner.html
Based on narrowly defined criteria, some funders support individual research, scholarships, student loans, fellowships, internships, residencies, book authorship, schoolteacher contests, and artistic works. Check in your town to discover if support is available through local social service agencies, professional societies, trade consortiums, United Way offices, churches, art councils, civic clubs, or Chambers of Commerce.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

FundsNet Social Programs : Corporate Philanthropy
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/soc01.htm
A compilation of web links from FundsNet.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

GRANTS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE. Foundation Center. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, annual from 1991/92 to 1998/99. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center RC564 .G7
Covers grants to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and abroad for counseling, education, medical research, residential care and halfway houses, and medial projects on alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment.
Listed under Health: Social Services.

GRANTS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. Foundation Center. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, annual from 1982 to 2000/01. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HQ767.9 .F685
Covers grants to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and abroad for activities regarding infants, children, and youth to age 18, including: child welfare and advocacy, youth development, arts and cultural programs, preventive and service programs, business education and vocational training, health and medical care, and programs regarding parents and teachers. Does not include most grants to private and public schools or college scholarships.
Listed under Children and Youth; Education; Health; Social Services.

GRANTS FOR CRIME, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND ABUSE PREVENTION. Foundation Center. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, annual from 1986 to 1998/99. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV6025 .G7
Title varies. Covers grants to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and abroad for programs including: crime prevention, rehabilitation services for offenders, courts and the administration of justice, law enforcement agencies, protection against and prevention of neglect, abuse, or exploitation.
Listed under Children and Youth; Law and Criminal Justice; Social Services.

GRANTS FOR MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTIONS, AND CRISIS SERVICES. Foundation Center. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, annual from 1991/92 to 2000/01. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center RC533 .G7
Covers grants to hospitals, health centers, residential treatment facilities, group homes, social service agencies, and mental health associations for a variety of services, including : addiction prevention and treatment, psychiatric counseling, hotline/crisis intervention services (such as suicide prevention and rape victim relief), services for the developmentally disabled, autistic, and learning disabled, and public education and research.
Listed under Health; Social Services.

GRANTS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES. Foundation Center. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, annual from 1991/92 to 2000/01. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV40 .G7
Covers grants to human service organizations in the U.S. and abroad for a broad range of services, including children's and youth services, family services, personal social services, emergency assistance, residential/custodial care and services to promote the independence of specific population groups.
Listed under Social Services.

GRANTS FOR THE AGING. Foundation Center. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, 1985, 1988, annual from 1990/91 to 2000/01. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HQ1061 .G73
Title varies. Covers grants to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and abroad for programs including: advocacy and legal rights, education, community services, employment, housing, health and medical care, arts, recreation, volunteer services, social services, and social research.
Listed under Social Services; the Aged.

GRANTS FOR THE PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY DISABLED. Foundation Center. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, annual from 1986 on. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV1553 .G7
Covers grants in the U.S. and abroad to hospitals, residential and primary care facilities, mental health associations, social service agencies, and schools for research; education; medical care; diagnosis and evaluation; prevention information; recreation; vocational training; job placement; rehabilitation; family counseling; transportation; and legal aid.
Listed under Minorities; Social Services.

Grants.gov : Current Federal Funding Opportunities for Food and Nutrition
http://grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=CATSEARCH&fundActivity=FN
Lists some of the most recently announced grants for food and nutrition.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Grants.gov : Current Federal Funding Opportunities for Social Services and Income Security
http://grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=CATSEARCH&fundActivity=ISS
Lists some of the most recently announced grants for social services and income security. Select social services as funding activity category and click on search bottom at bottom of form.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

GUIDE TO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR GOVERNMENTS AND NONPROFITS. Arlington, Va. : Government Information Services, annual. 2 volumes, looseleaf. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HJ275 .G75
The 1998 edition describes federal funding opportunities for state and local governments, public agencies, nonprofit entities and community organizations, covering in detail more than 750 federal programs. Each program description provides detailed information on who is eligible, uses of the funds, how to apply, program restrictions, funding and program contacts. Chapter titles include: new programs; community development; economic development; energy; environment; transportation; public justice and victims' services; fire/disaster/f/emergency; social services; health; child care and early childhood development; senior citizens; job training and employment; housing; and aid for the homeless. Also receive updates. Includes a primer on the federal grants process. Available from Government Information Service, 4301 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 875, Arlington, VA 22203-1627; phone: (703) 528-1000; fax: (703) 528-6060. [Library keeps latest edition only]
Listed under Business and Economic Development; Children and Youth; Government Funding; Health; Law and Criminal Justice; Social Sciences.

GUIDE TO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS & COMMUNITY SERVICE. Alexandria, Va. : Government Information Services, 1995. 3rd edition, various pagings. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV41 .G93 ED.3
Provides in-depth descriptions of approximately 60 federal programs that have the specific purpose of assisting volunteer projects.
Listed under Business and Economic Development; Government Funding; Social Services.

Harry Chapin Foundation, see Chapin Foundation

THE HELPING HANDBOOK. Lansing, Michigan : Michigan League for Human Services, 1993. 6th edition, 178pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HC107 .M53 P633 1993
A resource guide to basic assistance programs in Michigan.

THE HELPING HANDBOOK : A RESURCE GUIDE TO BASIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. Lansing, Michigan : Michigan League for Human Services, c2005. 9th ed. Main Library Reserve (2 West) HC107.M53 P633 2005
A resource guide to basic assistance programs in Michigan.

Hill-Burton Free and Reduced-Cost Medical Care
http://www.hrsa.gov/hillburton/default.htm
In 1946, Congress passed a law that gave hospitals, nursing homes and other health facilities grants and loans for construction and modernization. In return, they agreed to provide a reasonable volume of services to persons unable to pay and to make their services available to all persons residing in the facility’s area. The program stopped providing funds in 1997, but about 300 health care facilities nationwide are still obligated to provide free or reduced-cost care.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits - Health.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Human Services RFPs Posted by the Foundation Center PND Digest
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_human_services.jhtml
Each RFP listing provides a brief overview of a current funding opportunity offered by a foundation or other grantmaking organization. Interested applicants should read the full RFP at the grantmaker's Web site or contact the grantmaker directly for complete program guidelines and eligibility requirements before submitting a proposal to that grantmaker.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Social Services
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Income Security and Social Services Grants from the U.S. Government
Posted on the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/SYSTEM.FUNCTIONAL_AREA_RPT1.show
Click on income security and social services. Subcategories include: Disabled and Handicapped Services, Disabled Veterans, Emergency and Crisis Assistance, Families and Child Welfare Services, Indian Services, Information and Referral Services, Legal and Advocacy Services, Nutrition, Old Age Assistance, Prevention, Public Assistance, Refugees, Alien Services, Research, Demonstration, Social Security and Insurance, Specialized Family and Child Welfare Services, Specialized Services, Training Assistance, Veterans Services, and Youth Services.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Income Security and Social Services Grants from the U.S. Government
Posted on Grants.gov
http://grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=CATSEARCH&fundActivity=ISS
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Independent Living Grants Available through the State of Michigan,
see http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/stateind.htm

Jewish Fund for Justice
http://www.jfjustice.org/
A national foundation that makes grants on a non-sectarian basis to grassroots organizations working with low income people to combat domestic poverty. Educates and involves Jews in social and economic justice.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Join Together's Funding News
http://www.jointogether.org/news/funding/
Identifies current funding opportunities related to substance abuse.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

(Matthew) Lesko's Mental Health Help
http://www.lesko.com/help/MentalHealthHelp.htm
Money, information and services for psychological issues posted by Matthew Lesko.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

M·A·C AIDS Fund
Help for AIDS Victims
http://www.macaidsfund.org/
The M·A·C AIDS Fund makes grants to charitable nonprofit organizations worldwide that provide direct care, support and assistance to men, women, and children who are living with HIV/AIDS or impacted by AIDS. Grants are made in the following categories: basic needs; especially food, nutrition supplements and any direct physical support to people living with HIV/AIDS, prevention, education and awareness, direct service, event sponsorship directly benefiting programs and special needs. Proposals are reviewed quarterly (usually March, June, September and December) and must arrive at least one month prior to the quarterly review date. Find out much more about this fund on the website above.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

MAKING SENSE OF FEDERAL DOLLARS : A FUNDING GUIDE FOR SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS. Madelyn DeWoody. Edison, N.J. : Child Welfare League of America, 1994. 154pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV741 .D49 1994
Examines Medicaid and other sources of financing for programs and services for children and families, including child care, nutrition, health, mental health, substance abuse, juvenile justice, and education. Each chapter considers relevant legisltion, federal programs and eligibility for sources of financing, including Aid to Families with Dependent Children, other income-support services, and block Grants.
Listed under Government Funding; Social Services

Matthew Lesko, see Lesko

MENTAL HEALTH FUNDING SERVICE : A DIRECTORY OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND FOUNDATION GRANTS FOR MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT SERVICES. Richard J. Diehl and Christine D. Weger. Honolulu, Hi : Program Information Associates, 1987. 288pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV5279 .D55 1987
A comprehensive analysis of available funding sources to establish new -- or expand existing -- mental health programs.
Listed under Health; Social Services.

Military Social Service Organizations
see Grants for Individuals - Military and Veterans

Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA)
Electronic Clearinghouse
Funders Online
http://www.mincava.umn.edu/funding/
Listed under Law and Criminal Justice; Social Services.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Modest Needs
http://www.modestneeds.org/
In March 2002, Modest Needs was founded by Keith Taylor, who created Modest Needs as his way of repaying the many small kindnesses that others had shown to him. On the original site, he pledged to give away 10% of his gross monthly income as a teacher - $350.00 - to help people with small, unexpected expenses and nowhere else to turn, no questions asked. He raised the money to honor his pledge by selling most of what he owned. Taylor expected that people would ask for help. But he had no idea that so many others would write to say, "My life was also touched by kindness. How can I be a part of what you're doing?" Today at Modest Needs, compassionate persons whose lives have been touched by kindness pass that kindness on by pooling just a bit of what we can afford to share and using those funds to keep struggling families from entering the cycle of poverty. We do this by helping as many persons as we can to afford unexpected expenses like those we've all encountered before - expenses which, though small, can easily force a family over the edge and onto the street. And we never ask for anything in return.
Modes Needs assists working families, many earning to much to qualify for government assistance, but not enough to shield them from financial struggles. The goal is to keep people from slipping into poverty. The maximum grant is $1000.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

NATIONAL GUIDE TO FUNDING FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, 1997. 4th edition, 1155pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV741 .N316
Contains information on over 3,600 foundations and corporate direct corporate giving programs that have an interest in funding a variety of programs for children, youth and families. Introduction includes information on researching foundations and corporations, a glossary, and a selected bibliography of additional resources.
Listed under Children and Youth; Social Services.

NATIONAL GUIDE TO FUNDING IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, April 1998. 2nd edition, 224pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV4999.2 .N38
Covers 584 grant makers that make awards in the field. Subjects covered include alcohol abuse, drug abuse, drunk driving, half-way houses, medical care, mental health, residential care, and smoking. The introduction offers tips on approaching foundations and corporations, a glossary, and a selected bibliography of additional resources.
Listed under Health; Social Services.

Office of National Drug Control Policy Funding Resources
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/funding/index.html
Federal anti-drug grants are strewn among 7 cabinet departments (HHS, Education, HUD, Justice, Labor, Transportation, and Treasury), and various offices, desks, and other "points of contact." But visit the White House Office on National Drug Control Policy for links to ALL (they claim) federal drug programs, plus some foundation-funding sources.
Also listed under Law and Criminal Justice.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People
http://www.pcusa.org/sdop/theological.htm
The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People supports grassroots projects that are developed, owned, and controlled by groups of poor, oppressed, and disadvantaged people. Priority is given to local projects rather than regional, statewide, or national projects. Generally, annual grants range from $10,000 to $50,000 for projects in the U.S.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits - Community Development and Social Services.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Rural Assistance Center
Welfare and Income Support
http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/welfare/
Rural welfare recipients and low-wage workers can benefit from a wide range of programs designed to support work and encourage self-sufficiency.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits - Social Services.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Rural Assistance Center
Food and Hunger
http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/food/
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Social Services and Income Security Grants Available through the State of Michigan, try
Michigan Electronic Gants Administration and Management System Portal (EGrAMS).

Social Services and Income Security Grants/Programs Available from the Federal Government
Posted on Grants.gov
http://grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=CATSEARCH&fundActivity=ISS
Lists some of the most recently announced grants for social services and income security. Select social services as funding activity category and click on search bottom at bottom of form.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Substance Abuse RFPs Posted by the Foundation Center PND Digest
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_substance_abuse.jhtml
The RFP (Request for Proposals) Bulletin is published weekly by the Foundation Center. Each RFP listing provides a brief overview of a current funding opportunity offered by a foundation or other grantmaking organization. Interested applicants should read the full RFP at the grantmaker's Web site or contact the grantmaker directly for complete program guidelines and eligibility requirements before submitting a proposal to that grantmaker.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Social Services
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Telamon Corporation
http://www.telamon.org/programs.aspx
Since 1965, Telamon Corporation has provided supportive assistance to untold numbers of recipients in various states, including Michigan. Farmworkers and their families, children born into poverty, low-income and elderly residents of rural America, youth who struggle with societal challenges, the dislocated and disenfranchised comprise this universe of people in need. To our stylized logogram, we add a heart that beats with commitment to those we choose to serve, and a soul that is the collective effort of thousands of employees and volunteers who have given of themselves.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

Top 50 U.S. Foundations Awarding Grants for Human Services:
1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006
Source: FC Stats courtesy of the Foundation Center.
(Last checked 03/04/08)

USA Cares
http://www.usacares.us/
The mission of USA Cares is to help service members and their families around the globe by helping with emergency expenses. Since its founding in 2003, the organization has assisted more than 2,010 families and resourced more than $1.2 million in grants for emergency needs like clothing, travel, food, auto repair, and other expenses. Service members and their families can make a request for funds through the organization's website. USA Cares is also a member of the Department of Defense "America Supports You" program.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Veterans
(Last checked 03/04/08)

USDA Commodity Food Network (CFN)
http://www.commodityfoods.usda.gov/
The first ever one-stop Federal website that provides direct access to all of the services and resources available for the following USDA Commodity Food Distribution Programs. Current resources include: