Grants for Residential Treatment Facilities

Residential treatment facilities provide care to a wide range of patients, including those with mental retardation, mental illness, alcohol or drug abuse issues and those making a transition from a higher level of care or confinement such as prison. Grants exist for facilities to initiate services, add additional services or make environmental changes. Both state and federal entities offer grants for healthcare needs.

Grant Requirements

• A representative from a residential treatment facility understands the requirements for grant applications. A typical grant offered through state or federal levels requires a significant amount of paperwork details. Typical grant processes involve understanding eligibility clearly, answering all grant application questions and preparing a written document of need.

State and Local Grants

• State and local organizations offer grant opportunities for health care organizations. Local grant offerings include local community support and local advertisement. Chances of grant approval at a local level exceed that of state or federal levels due to the grant administrator's familiarity of the potential grant recipient. Gambling casinos, store chains and clubs often create grants from local fundraisers to then give back to a local organization in need.

Federal Grants

• Federal grants appear often and offer a wide variety of options for health care modifications. Examples of federal grant administrators include the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Family Foundations, Office of Justice Programs, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the National Alliance on Mental Illness. A grant researcher or administrator of the residential treatment facility will identify federal entities that closely match the needs of the organization seeking the grant.