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Each year, the federal government distributes billions of dollars in grant money. These funds help support programs in state and local governments, nonprofits, colleges and universities, and small businesses. The key to receiving grant funds from the federal government--in addition to having a viable project or idea--is knowing where to look and how to apply. I've put together this page of grant resources as a starting point for North Dakotans who may be interested in applying for a federal grant. Do not hesitate to contact my office if I can be of additional assistance in helping you locate or apply for federal grants.
COMPREHENSIVE GRANT LISTINGS
- Grants.gov - the single access point for over 1000 grant programs offered by Federal grant-making agencies.
- The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) is a comprehensive list of federal programs that provide grants, loans, and other services to applicants. Application forms and contact information are included with each listing.
- Federal Funding Reports are published by the House of Representatives and contain updated information on a variety of grant opportunities.
- The Foundation Center is a comprehensive database of grants available from private foundations and philanthropic organizations.
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AGENCY SPECIFIC GRANT LISTINGS
- The Department of Agriculture offers a wide variety of loans and grants for farm programs, rural infrastructure, and research.
- The Department of Health and Human Services has grant opportunities for family health and child care programs, Native American programs, and more.
- The Department of Transportation offers grants, generally made to state and local governments, to assist in the planning, design, and construction of transportation improvements.
- The Department of Labor offers grants, for employment training, research, workplace safety programs, and more.
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development awards grants for economic development initiatives, housing projects, and college/youth initiatives. Many HUD programs specifically target rural, poor, or disadvantaged communities.
- The Department of Justice awards grants for research, to support local law enforcement activities, and prevent juvenile delinquency and drug abuse.
- The Department of Education offers grants to support improvements in teaching and learning and to help meet special needs of schools and students.
- The Department of the Interior awards grants for Native American programs, land management, and parks.
- The Environmental Protection Agency awards grants for for waste management, education programs, cleanup programs and pollution prevention initiatives.
- The National Institutes of Health offer a number of grants, primarily for research activities.
- The National Endowment for the Arts
awards grants for art education, historical preservation programs, and a variety of other initiatives.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- The Internet Nonprofit Center offers a variety of resources, including grant application and fundraising assistance, for nonprofit organizations.
- The Nonprofit Gateway is a network of links to federal government information and services for nonprofit organizations.
- Developing and Writing Grant Proposals is a guide offered by the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) that outlines the basic steps to developing and writing a grant proposal.
- The U.S. State and Local Gateway offers a variety of federal resources for state and local governments, including information on grant opportunities.
- The U.S. Business Advisor is a compilation of federal resources for small businesses, including information on grant opportunities.
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