Additional Resources

NEW Sustainability Guide for Grassroots Organizations – SAMHSA has released an effective tool-kit for sustainability ideas and practices for faith-based and community organizations. This kit is very practical and will help organizations aggressively plan for the long-term to keep doing great work in their communities. Topics include financial planning, fund development and raising, evaluations and marketing strategies.
Grant Writing Portal to Success – A one-stop grant writing resource from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s CFBCI
Toolkit for Faith-based and Community Organizations – An online resource with helpful links, tools, and information for faith-based and community organizations
Tax information for non-profit 510(c)(3) organizations provided by the IRS – Useful links for FBCOs compiled by the IRS
US Non-profit Gateway – Useful Federal links for FBCOs compiled by USA.Gov
Rural Assistance Center Guide – RAC helps rural communities and other rural stakeholders access the full range of available programs, funding, and research that can enable them to provide quality health and human services to rural residents

Full List of Federal Clearinghouses – compiled by the Office on Minority Health, this comprehensive list provides links to federal sites with free resources and information
Developing a Consumer Health Resource Information Service Program: A Guide for Faith-Based Organizations and Communities (PDF-1.83MB) – This manual is intended to serve as a comprehensive guide for communities, churches and other faith-based entities that want to mobilize resources to develop a Consumer Health Resource Information Service program
HIV/AIDS a Manual for Faith Communities (PDF - 2.62 MB) – This HIV/AIDS manual for faith leaders was originally developed to target the problem of HIV infection among African Americans and others in the southern region of the United States

National Clearinghouse for Families and Youth – A free information service for communities, organizations, and individuals interested in developing new and effective strategies for supporting young people and their families
National Healthy Marriage Resource Center – A clearinghouse for information, resources, and training on healthy marriage for experts, researchers, policymakers, media, marriage educators, couples and individuals, program providers, and others.
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse – A clearinghouse providing access to print and electronic publications, timely information on fatherhood issues, and targeted resources that support OFA-funded Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage grantees

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