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           Rural grantwriting resources via the Rural Assistance Center
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    Rural grantwriting resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center
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		<copyright>Copyright 2009 Rural Assistance Center</copyright>
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        http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/funding/grantwriting.php        </link>
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  <title>Event: Northern New Jersey Fundraising Conference</title>
  <description>Newark NJ January 19, 2010   </description>
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  http://www.oegconferences.com/northern_new_jersey.php 
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	                <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:53:29 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.oegconferences.com/northern_new_jersey.php 
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  <title>News: New National Community of Philanthropic Funders, Practitioners to Promote Expansion of Effective Social Programs</title>
  <description>The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Growth Philanthropy Network and Duke University on Tuesday announced the creation of a first-of-its kind collaboration of philanthropic funders, practitioners, researchers and others designed to make it easier for top-performing social programs to expand widely to communities that need them.   </description>
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  http://www.rwjf.org/newsroom/product.jsp?id=50168 
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	                <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:19:43 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.rwjf.org/newsroom/product.jsp?id=50168 
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  <title>Publication: Foundations Address the Impact of the Economic Crisis</title>
  <description>Examines how foundations have been responding to the economic crisis, based on early 2009 survey responses of more than 1,200 foundations.    -- Foundation Center  </description>
  <link>
  http://foundationcenter.org/gainknowledge/research/pdf/researchadvisory_economy_200904.pdf 
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	                <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:13:22 CST</pubDate>
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  http://foundationcenter.org/gainknowledge/research/pdf/researchadvisory_economy_200904.pdf 
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  <title>Tool/Web Site: NACHO's 2009 Foundation Funding Guide</title>
  <description>Identifies public health-related funding resources at the national and state levels from private foundations. Each month, highlights one area of public health.  -- National Association of County and City Health Officials  </description>
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  http://www.naccho.org/topics/fundingguide/2009/index.cfm 
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	                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:27:17 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.naccho.org/topics/fundingguide/2009/index.cfm 
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  <title>Tool/Web Site: Foundation Center FAQs: How do I establish a nonprofit organization?</title>
  <description>Provides information and resources on how to start a nonprofit organization.  -- Foundation Center  </description>
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  http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/starting_nonprofit.html 
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	                <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:35:22 CST</pubDate>
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  http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/starting_nonprofit.html 
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  <title>Tool/Web Site: Organizational Effectiveness Series Manuals Available for Download</title>
  <description>A series of 14 organizational effectiveness manuals available for download in English and Spanish. Topics include: strategic planning, starting a nonprofit, program evaluation, board development, grantwriting, leadership development, volunteer management, technology development and needs assessment.  -- National Minority AIDS Council  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.nmac.org/index/oes-english 
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	                <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:14:48 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.nmac.org/index/oes-english 
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  <title>Publication: Starting A Nonprofit</title>
  <description>Designed to facilitate starting a nonprofit, register it with your state (if you want to incorporate) and obtain tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service   -- National Minority AIDS Council  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.nmac.org/index/cms-filesystem-action?file=oes/starting a nonprofit.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:08:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.nmac.org/index/cms-filesystem-action?file=oes/starting a nonprofit.pdf 
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  <title>Tool/Web Site: DUNS Request Service for US Federal Government Contractors and Grantees</title>
  <description>Provides information about the D-U-N-S number, including how to apply for one.   </description>
  <link>
  http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do;jsessionid=B9E740A165 
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	                <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:22:42 CST</pubDate>
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  http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do;jsessionid=B9E740A165 
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  <title>Tool/Web Site: HRSA Grants</title>
  <description>Provides details on HRSA's competitive grant offerings for the current fiscal year. Also known as the HRSA Preview.  -- Health Resources and Services Administration  </description>
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  http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/ 
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	                <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:02:44 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/ 
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  <title>Tool/Web Site: Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS)</title>
  <description>Allows searching by agency, program, or year for HHS funded projects. Database is developed by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Grants.  -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services  </description>
  <link>
  http://taggs.hhs.gov/ 
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	                <pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:58:28 CST</pubDate>
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  http://taggs.hhs.gov/ 
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  <title>Publication: Guide to Fundraising for Rural Housing Nonprofits: Strategies for Raising Operating Funds</title>
  <description>Describes how to develop a fundraising strategy, with step-by-step guidance on how to identify and pursue funding sources. Includes lists of resources and publications on grantwriting. While housing is the guide's focus, this section would be useful to any rural nonprofit. Includes a list of foundations and religious organizations that fund rural housing and community development projects.  -- Housing Assistance Council  </description>
  <link>
  http://content.knowledgeplex.org/kp2/cache/documents/17929.pdf 
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	                <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:35:54 CST</pubDate>
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  http://content.knowledgeplex.org/kp2/cache/documents/17929.pdf 
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  <title>Publication: Stats for Scaredy-Cats: A How-To Guide for Rural Data Users</title>
  <description>Discusses basic statistical techniques for use in writing grant proposals, analyzing reports, and evaluating programs.  -- Center for Rural Pennsylvania  </description>
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  http://www.ruralpa.org/Stats.pdf 
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	                <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:34:27 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.ruralpa.org/Stats.pdf 
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  <title>Tool/Web Site: RAC State Resources</title>
  <description>Provides statistics, publications, contacts, success stories, and other resources related to rural health and human services for all 50 states.  -- Rural Assistance Center  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.raconline.org/states/ 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2007 15:00:27 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.raconline.org/states/ 
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  <title>Publication: Developing a Quality Grant Proposal</title>
  <description>Provides information to assist organizations in applying for federal grants. Includes an overview of the grant-making process, a copy of an actual program announcement from the Federal Register, and a sample of a successful grant proposal.  -- White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives  </description>
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  http://www.hcrc.info/core-services/grant-resources/proposal-writing-tutorials/Developing%20a%20Quality%20Grant%20Proposal.pdf 
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	                <pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.hcrc.info/core-services/grant-resources/proposal-writing-tutorials/Developing%20a%20Quality%20Grant%20Proposal.pdf 
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  <title>Publication: Oregon Domestic Violence Program Meets Frontier Funding Challenges</title>
  <description>Describes a federally-funded program in rural frontier Oregon providing coordinated support forvictims of domestic violence. Discusses the special challenges of funding a social service program in a frontier community.  -- National Center for Frontier Communities  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.frontierus.org/documents/WallowaCountyprog.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.frontierus.org/documents/WallowaCountyprog.pdf 
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  <title>Publication: Grant Writing Tips</title>
  <description>Offers tips and advice on grantwriting. Includes suggestions about the content and structure of the proposal, writing style, and more.  -- University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health  </description>
  <link>
  http://ruralhealth.und.edu/projects/flex/pdf/grantwriting_tips.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://ruralhealth.und.edu/projects/flex/pdf/grantwriting_tips.pdf 
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  <title>Organization: Association for Healthcare Philanthropy</title>
  <description>Dedicated to advancing and promoting the health care development profession. Provides fundraising education and information to health care development professionals.   </description>
  <link>
  http://www.ahp.org/ 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.ahp.org/ 
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  <title>Organization: Society of Research Administrators International</title>
  <description>Dedicated to the education and professional development of research administrators and enhancement of public understanding of the importance of research and its administration. While SRA focuses on research grant administration, its information and tools could be applicable to all types of grants.   </description>
  <link>
  http://www.srainternational.org/sra03/index.cfm 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.srainternational.org/sra03/index.cfm 
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  <title>Publication: Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations (OMB Circular A-133)</title>
  <description>Lists the audit requirements for states, local governments and non-profits that receive federal grants.  Revised to show changes published in the June 27, 2003 Federal Register.  -- Office of Management and Budget  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars_default/ 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars_default/ 
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  <title>Publication: Winning Grants Step by Step, 2nd Edition</title>
  <description>Guide to the key steps in writing a grant proposal. Available for purchase from booksellers for $29. Publisher, Amazon.com; ISBN: 078795876X.   </description>
  <link>
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/078795876X 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/078795876X 
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  <title>Publication: Guide to Federal Resources for Youth Development</title>
  <description>A guide to help communities learn about and access federal resources. Provides organizations with the information they need to apply for federal funds.  Each funding source is listed by the department that operates the program, and cross-references are made to one or more of the five key goals of America's Promise:  1) caring adults; 2) safe places; 3) a healthy start and future; 4) effective education; and 5) opportunities to help others.  -- America's Promise  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.raconline.org/pdf/federal_funding_guide.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.raconline.org/pdf/federal_funding_guide.pdf 
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