Gordon Smith
United States Senator, Oregon
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How Can We Help?
Millions of dollars are set aside by federal agencies each year for grant requests. Although the Senator is unable to influence the awarding of grant money, he can provide some resources you can use to find the funds you seek, including private foundations and nonprofit organizations who provide grants. In most cases, a letter of support can be provided which you can include in your grant application. Please contact the Senator's Washington, D.C. office for more information.

Federal Grant Websites
» Grants.gov
Grants.gov allows organizations to electronically find and apply for funds from over 900 programs from all federal grant-making agencies.
» FirstGov for Non-Profits
The official U.S. government web site designed to aid non-profits in search of funding.
» Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
The online Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance gives you access to a database of all federal grant-making programs. After you find the program you want, contact the office that administers it.
» Developing and Writing Grant Proposals
Specifically designed for federal grants, this site will assist your organization in preparing and submitting your proposal.
» Federal Funding Report
The online Federal Funding Report is a weekly compilation of items published in the Federal Register which affect federal domestic assistance programs.
» The Foundation Center
The Foundation Center's mission is to strengthen the nonprofit sector by advancing knowledge about U.S. philanthropy.
» Small Business Administration
SBA grant programs can help organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance.
» Department of Education Grants
The U.S. Department of Education is providing $38 billion this year to states and school districts to improve elementary and secondary schools and meet the special needs of students.
» National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts; bringing the arts to all Americans; and providing leadership in arts education.
» National Endowment for the Humanities
NEH is an independent grant-making agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities.
» Department of Health and Human Services Grants
The Department of Health and Human Services has approximately 300 grant programs, most of which are administered in a decentralized manner by several agencies.
» Housing Grants
The Department of Housing and Urban Development's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination.
» Economic Development
The Economic Development Administration works with states and localities to generate new jobs, retain existing jobs, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth in economically distressed areas.
» Fish and Wildlife Grants
The Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration Acts were created to fund restoration efforts for the benefit of fish, wildlife and the American people.
» Department of Interior Grants
The Department of the Interior funds a variety of programs administered by the Bureaus of Land Management, Indian Affairs and Reclamation.
» Rural Development
The USDA Rural Development Office provides a variety of grants for essential public facilities and services; economic development, and community empowerment programs.
» Student Financial Aid
The Department will provide more than $67 billion this year, about 70 percent of all student aid, to help millions of students and families pay for postsecondary education.
» Federal Transit Administration Grants
This site provides one-stop access to Federal Transit Administration grant program information.