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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 2008 Rural Assistance Center</copyright>
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        http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/funding/grantwriting.php        </link>
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  <title>Event: FY 2009 Budget Period Renewal Funding Opportunity (HRSA-5H80-09-001-009) Technical Assistance Conference Call for Consolidated Health Centers Budget Period Renewal</title>
  <description>  -- Health Resources and Services Administration  </description>
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  http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/technicalassistance/bpr.htm 
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	                <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 09:37:06 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/technicalassistance/bpr.htm 
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  <title>Event: Northeast Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days</title>
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  <link>
  http://www.slvrpd.org/ 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Sun, 23 Dec 2007 12:34:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.slvrpd.org/ 
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  <title>Tool/Web Site: Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS)</title>
  <description>TAGGS is an extensive tool developed by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Grants that allows searching by agency, program, or year for HHS funded projects.     -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services  </description>
  <link>
  http://taggs.hhs.gov/ 
  </link>
	                <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://www.ruralhome.org/pubs/nonprofit/FundraisingGuide2004Update.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:35:54 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.ruralhome.org/pubs/nonprofit/FundraisingGuide2004Update.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>
  <link>
  http://www.ruralpa.org/Stats.pdf 
  </link>
	                <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>
  <link>
  http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/developing-quality-grants-200510.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/developing-quality-grants-200510.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>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</title>
  <description>OMB Circular A-133 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/a133/a133.html 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a133/a133.html 
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  <title>Tool/Web Site: OMB Grants Management Forms</title>
  <description>Links to forms for grants management for federal grants. Includes financial status report forms and other financial forms.  -- Office of Management and Budget  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/grants_forms.html 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/grants_forms.html 
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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.americaspromise.org/uploadedFiles/AmericasPromise/Resources/Publications/Federal%20Funding%20Guide.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.americaspromise.org/uploadedFiles/AmericasPromise/Resources/Publications/Federal%20Funding%20Guide.pdf 
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