Grant Examples & References
"Thank you so much for bringing your talents to this application. You did an amazing job on an unbelievably tight timeline. It's always interesting to hear how people describe Plattsburgh and I truly appreciate how you captured the challenges as well as the assets. Thank you for the dignity you provided, especially to the elderly population, in this grant" - Amy Bonn, Finch Network
Federal
The United States Government is an important source of project funding for nonprofit organizations. Here are some examples of successful grants that I have written:
- Department of Labor/ETA Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities
- Federal Transit Administration Low/No Emission Vehicle Program
- USDA Local Foods Promotion Program
- Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers - US Dept. of Energy
- HOME funding through New York State Homes & Community Renewal (HCR)
- US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG funding through the New York State Governor's Office for Small Cities and NY State HCR) - Variety of NY State Municipalities
New York State
Many different state agencies support important community projects. Here are some of the successful grant proposals that I have put together:
- Nutritional Outreach and Education Program - Hunger Solutions NY
- Park Acquisition, Development and Planning - Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
- Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) – NY State Affordable Housing Corp/NY State HCR
- Access to Home - New York State Dept. of Homes & Community Renewal (DHCR)
- Emergency Cooling Program - New York State DHCR
- Emergency Home Repair Program for the Elderly (RESTORE) - New York State DHCR
Tompkins County - Ithaca, New York and Regionally:
I have also secured numerous grants for community projects through local organizations such as:
A few references:
Amy Bonn, Founder and Principal, Finch Network
518-578-0814 or abonn@finch-network.com
Tom Knipe, Deputy Director for Economic Development, City of Ithaca
(607) 274.5564 or TKnipe@cityofithaca.org
Renee Spear, Executive Director, Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga
607-272-5062 or rspear@dor.org
Angela Sullivan, Executive Director, Alcohol & Drug Council of Tomp. County
607-274-6288 or asullivan@alcoholdrugcouncil.org
Copywright: 2015 Murphy Grant Consulting