Federal Grants

Healthy Homes Strategy – Unified Federal Agencies

Healthy Homes Strategy – Unified Federal Agencies

Advancing Healthy Housing – A Unified Federal Action We are excited to share with you news regarding the newly published report, Advancing Healthy Housing: A Strategy for Action. The Strategy for Action unifies federal action to advance healthy housing, demonstrating the connection between housing conditions and residents’ health, and promotes strategies and methods intended to control and prevent major housing-related exposures and hazards in a cost-effective manner. Health is not just about the quality of your health care, it’s also about where you live and the home you live in. It is estimated that over 30 million U.S. housing units…read more →

Federal Grants, Where Do I Start?

Federal Grants, Where Do I Start?

Federal Grants, Where Do I Start? Are you having trouble navigating the federal grant world? You are not alone! There are over 1600 federal grant programs provided by Congress.  The scope and complexity of federal grants has increased considerably over the past decade. It can feel overwhelming when you start to seek a federal grant.  For many grant seekers, grants.gov is often the go-to source for federal grant information.  If you start with grants.gov – you are probably too late to get the grant!   See, grants.gov will provide you with information on existing grant opportunities. You want to win…read more →

HUD Lead Hazard Control Grant Opportunity

HUD Lead Hazard Control Grants Featured in Recent Grant Opportunities Notice Grant Opportunities   JM Grants ~J. Miller & Associates, Inc.  Grant Opportunities Delivered to You! Housing and Urban Development Notice of Funding Availability for Healthy Homes    HUD Lead Hazard Control and Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Programs     Washington, DC – December 4, 2012 –   HUD office of Healthy Housing and Lead Hazard Control published their Notice of Funding Availability the Lead Hazard Control Grant and the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant programs.      These grant applications are due February 4, 2013. However, HUD may modify the due…read more →

Giving the Gratitude for Grants

Giving the Gratitude for Grants

Grab an Attitude of Gratitude! We are deep into the “Month of Gratitude” and Thanksgiving is upon us. I am taking time to reflect upon the things I am thankful for, like: my amazing son, my loving rescued miniature schnauzer, the quick return of my working  laptop (tear), my mom and her supportive community,  and the blessing of being able to help others do good in their jobs and in their organizations! I could go on and on…I have a lot for which I am thankful.  When I think of times of gratitude during my career with grants, snapshot memories flash…read more →

Are There Grants for Education?

Are There Grants for Education?

Have you ever wondered if there are grants for education? For the student, grant aid is the most desirable form of financial aid because it is awarded before the tuition bill has to be paid and does not have to be repaid. I have listed many resources at then end of this post to get you started.   Let’s Look at the Main Sources for Student Grants & Loans     The federal government and colleges and universities are the largest sources of grant aid, but states and employers and other private entities also provide significant amounts of grant aid. Foundations…read more →

Playing “Budget Hero”, the Video Game!

Playing “Budget Hero”, the Video Game!

Are you and your staff  'Budget Heros' when it comes to grants?  I work with people who love to DO their work. These are passionate, take-charge, capable leaders who become wide eyed and immobile we start to discuss the impact of the federal budget on their organization.   It can be overwhelming when we try to consider how changes to a budget of  $3.8 trillion, with nearly a $1 trillion gap in debt, could impact a single organization?   Relatively minute changes in spending can drastically alter your government agency or nonprofit either through the impact on their clients or through…read more →

Making Money with Program Income

Making Money with Program Income

  Making Money with Program Income!   Do you need more matching funds to meet the grant requirements? Do you want to serve more clients with your grant program? Do you want your program to be sustainable after the grant is complete?   ​Consider Your Program Income! Program Income can help you meet your matching fund requirements, help you serve more clients and increase program sustainability during and beyond the grant project!