Funding Opportunities

Federal RFP’s

Written by Alex Dunn

Hi, I’m Alex Dunn, the Millionaire Grant Lady. I have 15 years of grant writing experience and over $103 million in awards under my belt. I’m excited to share with the DFW501c.news audience some tips, tricks and opportunities in Federal Funding.

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Up to $1M for LIBRARIAN PROGRAM

  • FUNDER: Institute of Museum and Library Services
  • AWARD AMOUNT: $25k to $1M
  • Anticipated # of awards: 45
  • DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 20, 2024
  • Who is eligible: Nonprofits and state, local, or tribal governments that are a library or parent organization of a library (such as a school district, municipality, state agency, or academic institution).
  • Match required? Cost share required for certain grant activities 

SUMMARY: This RFP supports the training and professional development of library and archives professionals in order to develop a diverse library and archival workforce and meet the needs of their communities.

For more information and full eligibility and submission requirements, read the full RFP here.

up to $500k For transition services

  • FUNDER: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefit Administration
  • AWARD AMOUNT: Up to $500,000
  • Anticipated # of awards: 10
  • DEADLINE TO APPLY: August 23, 2024
  • Who is eligible: Nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and city, state, county, and tribal governments
  • Match required? Yes

SUMMARY: This RFP supports transition assistance to veterans and their spouses to overcome employment and financial challenges when transitioning from military to civilian life. Services could include: resume assistance, interview training, job recruitment training, and related services.

For more information and full eligibility and submission requirements, read the full RFP here.

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About the author

Alex Dunn

Alex Dunn is the Millionaire Grant Lady and a social worker. Alex is passionate about behavioral health, education, family and social services and helping organizations to help others. With 15 years of experience in grants and $103 million in grant funding, Alex wants your organization to be able to use grants to meet your mission.

She is the creator of the Area of Focus™ and Core Cultivation™ strategies and the Attractiveness Quotient™ survey for nonprofits. Alex has used these strategies to multiply grant funding for organizations, with a total of $103 million in grant funding to date.

Alex is the author of numerous reports, including “Three Ways Mental Health Organizations Can Increase Their Grant Funding” and “Three Mistakes Well Meaning Organizations Make in Grant Funding”. She is a long-time board member and current president of the Grant Professionals Association North Texas chapter.