Navigating Federal Grant Administrators: Seeking replacement federal grants

This blog covers the primary federal grantmaking agencies REA Analytics specializes in within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Including their focus areas and where their funding efforts overlap.

HHS promotes national well-being through a wide-range of federal grant programs aimed to bolster healthcare systems, enhance public health, and foster family and community stability, especially for underserved populations. HHS finances initiatives targeting mental health, substance use treatment, rural and maternal health services, child welfare, and economic self-sufficiency through its primary agencies. HHS grants aid nonprofit organizations, local governments, and healthcare providers in offering services that align with federal priorities, including reducing health disparities, enhancing behavioral health outcomes, and assisting vulnerable children and families.

HHS is organized into multiple divisions known as Operating Divisions, REA Analytics specializes in supporting applicants and grantees working with three key grantmaking administrations:

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is made up of several components that manage federal grant programs aimed at improving public safety, advancing justice, and supporting victims of crime. REA Analytics focuses on three of the DOJ’s primary grantmaking offices:

Federal funding for social services often overlaps across agencies, especially in areas like mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and youth support. While the missions of each administration may vary, many are addressing similar community challenges. This creates multiple pathways to funding for nonprofit organizations. Below is an overview of key grant programs from both the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), highlighting where opportunities align.

REA Analytics provides expert grant monitoring services to help you navigate the federal grants and identify matching grant opportunities. Contact us for grant procurement, application assistance, or program evaluation.