i would like to find out how to apply for govt grants to open subtance abuse sober living program.all info?

Question

I have a large 4 bedroom home and only my husband and I live there.I'd like to open a sober living home for woman who are recovering from subtance abuse,and need a steping stone. I need to find out just what I need to apply for a govt grant and all the requirements to open and operate it. DO I NEED TO GO THROUGH THE STATE? Or can I do it myself? If I can do it myself, what is it going to take.I live in a very nice area in ventura co. and I very much desire to help women with drug problems.However I do not have the money to start up,but I welcome any and all advice and info and help I can get to open up a home for women in need. THANK-YOU VERY MUCH

Answer 1

Your best bet is to seek for private grants or grants from private foundations.

The best resource for this is Foundation Center http://www.fdncenter.org . They have a very good database covering all organizations giving grants and you can find foundations that are interested in supporting your type of cause. However, it's a subscription based website ($19.95 per month I think is the cheapest subscription price). But it certainly is worth the fee. You can subscribe one month, and make sure you get all the info you need and then stop the subscription.

If you want to try federal sources, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants.

CFDA has several ways to search for grants. I suggest you search by beneficiary and select Private Non Profit Organization and you can find listings of grants available http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.BROWSE_BENEF_RPT.show

However, to be able to get grant awards, you need to be 501C(3) certified from the IRS http://www.irs.gov/charities/charitable/index.html

And before you get a 501C3 certification, you must register as a non profit to your state, and that means filing for articles of incorporation, etc.

Without 501C3, however, it is impossible to get grants especially for the nature of what you want to establish

Answer 2

As a Libertarian I have to go with Freedom. The republicans (not all) have taken away some of our freedoms, as have the democrats (not all). I believe in total economic, and social freedom, just enough government to hold everything together. The bulk of government power, as designed by our founders, should be with our state, and local governments, with very little in the federal government. The PEOPLE are the ones who should have the most power.

Answer 3

There aren't many government grants available these days. But, you can find the ones that ARE available at ...

http://www.sbirworld.com