Grant Readiness Guides
State-by-state guides for healthcare and community service organizations navigating federal, state, and foundation funding. Eligibility, readiness checklists, deadlines, and more — all in one place.
Choose your state
Each guide covers state-specific agencies, registrations, funding cycles, and foundation funders. Federal requirements (SAM.gov, Grants.gov, single audit) are covered in every guide.
Washington State
Federal, state, and foundation funding for Washington healthcare and community services. Covers HCA, DSHS, DOH, and Department of Commerce grant programs.
- FQHCs & rural health clinics
- Behavioral health providers
- Tribal health organizations
- Community action agencies
- County health departments
Oregon
Federal, state, and foundation funding for Oregon healthcare and community services. Covers OHA, ODHS, OHCS, and ODE grant programs.
- FQHCs & rural health clinics
- Behavioral health agencies
- Tribal health programs
- Community action agencies
- Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs)
What each guide covers
Every state guide includes six sections covering the full grant readiness lifecycle — from understanding who funds what to submitting your first application.
Funding Landscape
Federal agencies, state departments, and private foundations active in your state — and how money flows from source to provider.
Eligibility Requirements
What each major funder requires before you can apply — registrations, organization type, and compliance prerequisites.
Readiness Checklist
The foundational items every organization needs in place before submitting a grant application. Legal, financial, governance, and capacity.
Calendar & Deadlines
Key federal and state funding cycles, upcoming deadlines, and seasonal patterns so you can prepare months ahead.
Common Disqualifiers
The structural blockers that kill grant applications before reviewers ever read your proposal — and how to fix them.
First-Time Applicant Guide
Key terms, the application process, realistic timelines, and common mistakes for organizations new to federal grants.
Why grant readiness matters
Most grant applications don't fail because of weak proposals. They fail because of preventable structural issues — an expired SAM.gov registration, a missing audit, an organization type that doesn't match the funder's requirements. These guides help you identify and fix those blockers before you invest time in an application.
Information about grant funding is fragmented across dozens of federal agencies, state departments, and foundation portals. Our guides bring it together in one place, organized by state, so you can find what applies to your organization without digging through multiple websites.
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