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25 Apr USDA funds for technology infrastructure can assist rural entities address gaps in access by Julie Alsup, GPC

Posted at 18:20h in Federal Grants, Funding Opportunities, Julie Alsup, GPC, News

COVID-19 has forced many schools, hospitals, and agencies to launch emergency operations that they did not previously offer or to expand upon services that were quickly found to be insufficient. Many limped into virtual operations without adequate technology infrastructure, software platforms, or sufficient bandwidth (both internet signal and staff capacity). The USDA Rural Utilities Services Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant is not new, but it has certainly launched itself into celebrity status. This three-year grant provides eligible applicants the funding to purchase telecommunications equipment, computer networks, and related advanced technologies to be used by students, medical professionals, and rural residents for the purpose of expanding telemedicine and distance learning to rural communities.

01 Mar Staying Ahead of the Game: How to Stay on Top of the Latest Federal Trends, by Julie Assel, GPC

Posted at 21:33h in Federal Grants, Julie Assel, GPC

Here at Assel Grant Services, we don’t just write many successful federal grants each year. Many of our clients are receiving their first federal grant or their first federal grant in the last five years. One of the reasons so many agencies large and small come to us is because we keep up with the constantly evolving federal government trends. So, what do we look for and how can you keep up on the departments most relevant to you?

25 Feb Robbing Peter to Pay Paul – Kari Cronbaugh-Auld, MSW, GPC

Posted at 23:59h in Budgets, Federal Grants, Organizational Readiness

During my experience working for and in partnership with nonprofit organizations, one common thread is the perpetuation of a “scarcity mindset” (http://www.socialsectorpartners.com/?s=scarcity+mindset ). This mindset is based on the idea that nonprofits exist to help others in need and serve the greater good, therefore, staff and anything they might need to do their jobs (salaries, benefits, training) is often last on the list of funding priorities.

03 Dec What’s So Scary About Federal Grants? by Thomas Assel, GPC

Posted at 21:28h in Federal Grants, Organizational Development, Program Design, Thomas Assel, GPC

My wife, Julie Assel, likes writing federal grants. I’ve been told that’s odd, and I guess I can understand why. Consider your average small-to-medium foundation grant. It might be a 2-3-page letter with an attached organizational budget, maybe your 501c3 letter and a board roster,...

07 Jun Impact of the Longest Government Shutdown on Those Who are Grant Funded by Julie Assel, GPC

Posted at 21:37h in Federal Grants, Funding, Government Grants, Julie Assel, GPC

Today I woke up and read about how FBI offices are setting up food banks to help other staff who aren’t getting paid. When times are bad, we depend on each other and nonprofit organizations for a safety net – food pantries, clothing closets, rent...

03 Jun Initial Impact on Grant Funding of the Longest Government Shutdown by Julie Assel, GPC

Posted at 21:38h in Federal Grants, Funding, Government Grants, Julie Assel, GPC

You can’t watch, listen to, or read any major news outlet without hearing about the federal government shutdown. There are many things being talked about already in the news like which federal offices are closed or affected. These include the departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban...

30 May How Your Organization’s Risk Tolerance Influences Your Grant Calendar

Posted at 21:39h in Federal Grants, Grant Calendar, Organizational Development, Research

Chances are your organization conducts comprehensive grant research to prepare for the upcoming year’s grant calendar. If your organization is like most others, then you now have a long list of potential funders ranked by how likely they are to fund your group or program. From...

03 Oct Grant Consultants Assist with Finding Federal Grant Money in Unexpected Places to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

Posted at 21:48h in Federal Grants, Funding Opportunities, Government Grants, Healthcare, Julie Assel, GPC

In October 2017, the opioid crisis was declared a public health emergency, which allows the federal government to waive some regulations, gives states more flexibility in how they use federal funds, and expands the use of telemedicine treatment. A public health emergency differs from a...

03 Dec Does NIH Money Come with No Strings Attached? by Julie Assel, GPC

Posted at 21:52h in Federal Grants, Funding, Healthcare, Julie Assel, GPC, Research

All National Institutes of Health (NIH) money is awarded in response to proposals describing projects principle investigators (PIs) want to conduct. These projects must align to the mission of the National Institute of Health, “to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and...

15 Apr Preparing Your District to Become a 21st Century Community Learning Centers Funded Partner by Julie Alsup, GPC

Posted at 21:55h in Childcare, Federal Grants, Julie Alsup, GPC, K-12 Education, Professional Development, Program Design, Research, Youth Development

Is your school district or youth-serving organization looking to launch or expand an afterschool program? If so, the U.S. Department of Education’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant opportunity may be a fit for you. These grants are federal dollars passed through the states to...