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1. NIH/SAMHSA
   Deadline:LOI - November 18, 2005, Proposal - December 19, 2005
   Enhancing Practice Improvement in Community-Based Care for Prevention and Treatment of Drug Abuse or Co-occurring Drug Abuse and Mental Disorders. Note: Children's Hospital Behavioral Health is interested in pursuing this grant. If you are interested in collaborating call Dr. Gardner at 722-5921; gardnerw@pediatrics.ohio-state.edu.See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-06-001.html
   
   
2. AmeriCorps
   The Corporation for National & Community Service wants to increase the number of substance abuse prevention programs it supports through its AmeriCorps state and national grant programs. Grants for local organizations are decided by state commissions.
   Awards: $200 - $100,000
   See: www.americorps.gov/about/contact/statecommission.asp
   AmeriCorps In Ohio http://www.serveohio.org/
   
   
3. Gifts In Kind
   Gifts In Kind offers such goods as computers, software, office equipment and supplies, clothing, personal care products, recreational equipment, educational materials, arts and crafts supplies, and building materials and supplies to nonprofit agencies. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status must register with the organization in order to receive materials.
   See: http://www.giftsinkind.org
   
   
4. Hanley Family Foundation
   The Hanley Family Foundation funds substance abuse prevention and treatment programs including those with connections to organizations involved with the diagnosis or treatment of alcoholism, chemical dependency, or other addictive behaviors. The foundation will support capital campaigns, matching/challenge support, program development, and seed money.
   For information write: Michael Hanley, Director; Hanley Family Foundation 2029 Rivermeade Way; Atlanta, GA 30327
   
   
5. Faith in Action Substance Abuse Grants
   The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is looking for proposals for faith-based health support programs that assist people with alcohol and other drug problems, among others. The Faith in Action program is geared toward funding programs that could encourage community volunteers to help supervise and care for persons with health conditions including drug addiction and tobacco related cancer. Start-up grants of up to $35,000 will be awarded. There is no dead line for this program.
   See: http://www.rwjf.org
   
   Grantseeking Info
   Keeping up with the government agencies that determine policies and practices for grant-supported programs isn't easy, but many don't take advantage of what help is available. Federal project officers assigned to grant programs are a great resource and should be contacted for help in strengthening grant applications. According to Benjamin Smith, former director of SAMHSA's Model Programs Dissemination Project, "If you ever have an opportunity for free technical assistance, you maximize that." He counseled to focus on matching your programs to the needs of your community and look for grant programs with priorities matching your program goals.

   Here are some lists to refer to for help with grant applications for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs.

   • Office of Safe & Drug Free Schools & Communities Exemplary & Promising Programs:
     www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/exemplary01/panel.html
     
   • What Works Clearinghouse:
     www.whatworks.ed.gov
     
   • Model Programs Guide:
     www.dsgonline.com/mpg2.5/mpg_index.htm
     
   • Nat'l Assn. of State Alcohol & Drug Abuse Directors' Exemplary Awards Programs:
     www.nasadad.org
     
   • Nat'l Registry of Evidence-based Programs & Practices (formerly the Nat'l Registry of Effective Programs):
     http://modelprograms.samhsa.gov/template.cfm?page+nreppover
     
   
   Great grant writing information! Try this website for free grant writing advice.
   http://grantproposal.com/inquiry.html.
   

   American Association of Grant Professionals
   A group of grant professionals in the Columbus area have organized and chartered a local chapter of the AAGP. This is not an ADAMH system effort, but includes some individuals who work in our system. If you are interested in being part of this group, contact Mary Heise, Vice President/Membership at mheise@bbbscentralohio.org and she will include you on the mailing list. Check out AAGP at http://www.grantprofessionals.org/.
   

   American Association of Grant Professionals
   The 7th Annual AAGP National Conference: "The Power of Mission-Centered Grantsmanship" Scottsdale, AZ, October 26-28, 2005
   http://www.grantprofessionals.org/conference/conference.php.