Program Funding

Where can I find information on funding opportunities?

How do I apply for non-profit status for my community program?

Where can I find information on funding opportunities?

• JTO Direct weekly funding edition is a free email newsletter of grant announcements, foundation profiles, and program funding news.
• The Foundation Center is considered one of the most helpful online grant resource guides, and is also available by phone at 1-800-424-9836.
• Grants.gov provides access to information on federal government grant funds online.
• The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) provides links to current funding opportunities listed by their source and grant-related information.
• The Office of National Drug Control Policy has funding information available online.
• The Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) offers training and technical assistance for community coalitions on how to locate funding sources and write grants. They can be contacted by phone at 703-706-0560.
• Visit SAMHSA's online grant application information.
• Visit the National Institute of Health's Grant Writing Tip Sheets.
• The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provides private funding for substance abuse. Visit their online grant information.
• The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) has frequently asked questions (FAQs) about funding available online.
• The National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) has information on grants, potential funding sources, and foundations.

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In order to be eligible for non-profit status your organization must be set up and operated for one or more of the specific purposes outlined in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code section 501(c)(3).

In order to apply as a non-profit organization (described in section 501(c)(3) of the Code) you need to submit an "Application for Recognition of Exemption" (IRS Package 1023) along with the required user fee. You will also need to request an employer identification number by submitting an "Application for Employer Identification Number" (IRS Form SS-4).

For more information on this process read IRS Publication 557 ("Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization") and for information on Employer Identification Numbers read IRS Publication 1635 ("Understanding your EIN").

The IRS website provides a step-by-step review of what an organization needs to apply for non-profit status along with other important tax information. You can also obtain forms and publications through the IRS by calling 1-800-829-3676.

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