Calendar
Additional Grant Resources
Data and Research
Calendar
Proposal Deadline Calendar 2012-2013
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Links to Funding Agencies
The links below are meant to assist in finding grant opportunities available through the federal government. Although comprehensive, the links below do not include every governmental department and agency; rather, the links that have been included are those that are "friendly" and have funding opportunities specifically for community colleges.
Federal Funding - Departments
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Department of Defense
U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of Transportation
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Federal Funding - Independent Agencies
Environmental Protection Agency
Institute of Library and Museum Services
National Aeronautic and Space Administration
National Endowment of the Arts
National Endowment of the Humanities
National Institutes of Health
National Institute for Literacy
National Science Foundation
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Government Funding Resources on the Web
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
Provides access to a database of all Federal programs available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally -recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals
Federal Register
A service of the U.S. Government Printing Office that provides free electronic access to important information products produced by the Federal Government. The Federal Register is the official publication for Presidential Documents and Executive Orders as well as Notices, Rules and Proposed Rules from Federal agencies and organizations.
FirstGov
The search engine and collection of topical and customer-focused links connects to millions of web pages - from the federal government, local and tribal governments and to foreign nations around the world
Grants.gov
Allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies. Grants.gov is the single access point for over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 Federal grant-making agencies
White House
Provides information from the White House, the President's cabinet, independent federal agencies and commissions, and the legislative and judicial branches
Library of Congress
Provides information about the U.S. Congress and the legislative process. Includes information on congressional activity and committee reports
Office of Management and Budget Grants Management
OMB leads development of government-wide policy to assure that grants are managed properly and that Federal dollars are spent in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)
ERIC is an online digital library of education research and information. ERIC is sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education. ERIC provides ready access to education literature to support the use of educational research and information to improve practice in learning, teaching, educational decision-making, and research.
Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)
Title 34 of the CFR, which pertains to the U.S. Department of Education and related Federal entities, is composed of several hundred parts printed in three volumes. Parts 74-99 of that title are collectively known as the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). These parts contain regulations for administering discretionary and formula grants awarded by the Department.
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State Funding Resources
GetGrants! Provides information on California state agencies and department grant programs through a single search
Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges The administrative branch of the California Community College system. Provides leadership and technical assistance to the 109 community colleges and 72 community college districts in California. Responsible for allocating state funding to the colleges and districts
California Department of EducationProvides information related to current grant programs offered by CDE as well as other funding opportunities administered by agencies outside the Department. The mission of the CDE is to provide leadership, assistance, oversight, and resources so that every Californian has access to an education that meets world-class standards.
California Private Funding Resources (Foundation)
Cal Humanities Devoted to strengthening community life in California by creating, sponsoring and promoting humanities programs for the general public in every region of the state
Community Technology Foundation of California The mission of the Community Technology Foundation of California is to foster social justice, equity and access for underserved communities in California through the use of information and communications technologies (ICT). Since its inception, CTFC has invested over $20 million in grants and initiatives to nonprofit organizations serving low-income, disabled, minority, rural and inner-city communities
California Endowment Awards grants to organizations and institutions that directly benefit the health and well-being of Californians, and those that work to provide and expand access to affordable, quality health care for California's underserved individuals and communities. The Endowment has two main grant programs --
Local Opportunities Fund and the
CommunitiesFirst -- designed to support ideas and approaches to health improvements generated at the community level
California Community Foundation The mission of the California Community Foundation is to build one community out of many by matching acts of caring to community needs. Each year, the Foundation makes grants to established nonprofits to support programs with proven track records and to pilot programs from nonprofits that have proposed a new and innovative solution
The California Wellness Foundation The mission of The California Wellness Foundation is to improve the health of the people of California by making grants for health promotion, wellness education and disease prevention
The Community Foundation of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties Dedicated to strengthening our communities by meeting the needs and enhancing the lives of individuals in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties in partnership with philanthropic individuals, community leaders, and the nonprofit sector. The Community Foundation builds permanent endowments, makes prudent grants for charitable causes, and is a catalyst to solve community concerns, and strengthens nonprofit organizations
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State/Local Resources on the Web
California Postsecondary Education Commission
State of California
County of Riverside
Additional Grant Resources
Code of Federal Regulations
Office of Inspector General (audit reports and findings)
Chancellor's Office Grants and Contracts Guidelines
Galaxy Chart of Accounts
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Data & Research Resources
MSJC Institutional Research Website
US Census Bureau
US Census: American Fact Finder
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
California Community College Chancellors Office Datamart
California Employment Development Department - Labor Market Information
California Department of Education - DataQuest
California Department of Finance - Demographic, Economic & Financial Research
California Post-Secondary Education Commission
California State Association of Counties
CALPASS
GuideStar
An online database of information on the activities and finances of more than 850,000 nonprofit organizations, run by Philanthropic Research, Inc., makes nonprofit returns, including foundation Forms 990-PF, accessible via the internet. Free registration is required in order to view Forms 990-PF
Foundation Center
The Center collects, organizes and communicates information on U.S. philanthropy, conducts and facilitates research, provides education and training on the grantseeking process, and ensures public access to information and services through the web site