| Grants and Federal Domestic Assistance |
| This Information Web page, prepared by the Congressional Research Service for Members of Congress, gives guidance and key Internet resources on Federal grants and nonfinancial assistance, as well as private foundation funding. [Updated May 14, 2003] | |
How Best to Find Information |
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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (General Services Administration)
[http://www.cfda.gov]
The Catalog (CFDA), issued annually and updated continuously on the Web, describes some 1,400 federal grants and non financial assistance programs administered by the departments and agencies of the federal government. It helps grantseekers identify programs that meet specific objectives of their projects and is intended to improve coordination and communication between the federal government and state and local applicants for federal assistance. | |
Catalog Indexes and Listings (GSA and Health and Human Services)
[http://www.cfda.gov/public/faprs.htm/]
Although keyword searching is often a good place to start, also browse by broad subject, by federal department or agency, or by recipient category to identify more federal funding programs. CFDA program descriptions may provide direct links to local and regional federal office addresses, to related programs, and to Office of and Budget circulars.
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Developing and Writing Grant Proposals (CFDA)
[http://www.cfda.gov/public/cat-writing.htm]
Guidance in formulating federal grant applications, including initial proposal development, basic components of a proposal, review recommendations, and referral to federal guidelines and literature. | |
Federal Agency Contacts in Region/State (CFDA Appendix IV)
[http://www.cfda.gov/public/cat-app4-index.htm]
Much of the federal grants budget moves to the states through formula and block grants -- state, regional, and local federal offices often handle grants applications and funds disbursement. Each federal agency has its own procedures: if the CFDA program description refers to a state or regional Information Contact as listed in Appendix IV, grantseekers should contact the federal department or agency office listed here before applying for funding to obtain the most up-to-date information. | |
State Single Points of Contact (CFDA)
[http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/cfda/ispocs.htm]
Under Executive Order 12372 of 1962, federal grants applicants may be required to submit a copy of their application for state government level review and comment. The state offices listed here coordinate government (both federal and state) grants development and provide guidance to grantseekers. | |
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Official Federal Government Web Sites
[http://lcweb.loc.gov/global/executive/fed.html]
To better develop a grant proposal, search a department or agency's Home Page to learn more about its programs and objectives. Some government departments or agencies have Web pages specifically designed for specific types of grantseekers (see below). | |
Los Sitios Web Federales en Español (Oklahoma Department of Libraries)
[http://www.odl.state.ok.us/usinfo/topiclists/us-spanish.htm]
Federal Websites in Spanish describing programs of key U.S. Government Departments and Agencies, including Commerce, Small Business Administration, Education, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Treasury, Veterans Affairs, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Communications Commission, and Federal Emergency Management Agency. | |
Federal Commons
[http://www.cfda.gov/public/granttopics.asp]
Part of a federal Web site with one-stop access to Internet U.S. government resources for grants. This section groups programs by broad subject categories. | |
Grants.gov (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
[http://www.grants.gov]
A pilot site for the federal government's E-Grants initiative (FedBizOps) which will provide potential grant applicants with a single location for finding federal funding opportunities, applying for and managing federal grants, as well as facilitating "the quality, coordination, effectiveness and efficiency of operations for grant makers and grant recipients." | |
U.S. Business Advisor
[http://www.business.gov/]
Small Business Administration Web page intended to provide business with one-stop access to federal government information, services, and transactions. Covers business development, laws and regulations, international trade, work place issues, and buying and selling. | |
Government Gateway (for State and Local Governments)
[http://www.firstgov.gov/Government/State_Local/Grants.shtml]
Thousands of grants and loans are made by the federal government to state and local governments and other public entities. This site provides one-stop access to grants management and federal assistance programs, in addition to resources about acquisition and procurement, financial management, and taxes. | |
U.S. Government Nonprofit Gateway
[http://www.nonprofit.gov/index.html]
Links to federal department and agency information and services to assist nonprofit organizations. Examples:
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Federal Register (National Archives)
[http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html]
The Federal Register, printed each business day, publishes updates and notices affecting federal assistance programs. Scroll down to check current year; scroll down further to enter Catalog program number, or subject/keyword "AND CFDA" in Search Terms box. | |
Federal Funding Report (House Information Resources)
[http://www.house.gov/ffr/]
Weekly compilation of items published in the Federal Register which affect federal domestic assistance programs. The summary consists of three parts: (1) Federal Register Summary, (2) Early Warning Grants Report, and (3) Disaster Loan Applications. | |
Notices of Funding Availability (via Department of Agriculture)
[http://ocd1.usda.gov/nofa.htm]
Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) are announcements that appear in the Federal Register inviting applications for federal grant programs. This page allows you to generate a customized listing of NOFAs by date, by broad subject terms, or by department/agency. | |
OMB Grants Management Web Site (Office of Management and Budget)
[http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/index.html]
OMB establishes government-wide grants management policies and guidelines through circulars and common rules. OMB Circulars are cited in Catalog program descriptions: some program descriptions on the Internet version of the Catalog link directly to OMB Circulars required for program management, others just give OMB Circular numbers, which may then be printed fulltext from this Web site. | |
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The Foundation Center
[http://www.foundationcenter.org/]
Gateway to information about private funding sources (including national, state, community, and corporate foundations), the grantseeking process, guidelines on writing a grant proposal, addresses of state libraries with grants reference collections, and links to other useful Internet Web sites. The Center maintains a comprehensive database on foundations; produces print, Web, and CD-ROM directories and guides; conducts research and publishes studies in the field; and offers a variety of training and educational seminars.
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Grantsmanship Center (TGCI)
[http://www.tgci.com/]
In addition to useful links to government resources, this site includes information on community foundations and international funding.Community Foundations (by State) are often particularly interested in local projects and maintain diverse grants programs. TGCI also offers publications, training, and workshops in proposal writing, grantsmanship, and fund raising for nonprofit organizations and government. |
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Federal Funds Expre$$ (House Information Resources)
[http://www.house.gov/ffr/Grants_Other.htm]
This resource page, compiled for congressional offices, covers public and private Web links under a variety of funding categories, including:
- Where to Find Federal Grants
- How to Apply for Grants
- Help with Managing the Grant Process
- Foundations
- Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
- Corporate Charitable Giving
- Small Business Resources
- International Trade & Development
- State & Local Govt. Funding Resources
- Disaster Assistance
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