Each year billions of dollars are distributed in federal grant and loan money to institutions and organizations throughout the country. Hawaii's 2nd District's universities and colleges, non-profit organizations, small businesses, and local governments are well-qualified to compete for these funds.
This page is designed to provide information and resources to Hawaii institutions and organizations seeking federal funds.
Grants Newsletter
Getting Started
Resources for Finding Grants
How to Write Grant Proposals
Grants Newsletter (Sign Up)
My Grants Newsletter will provide you with a list of existing grant opportunities from the Federal government and non-governmental organizations you may qualify for. Be sure to sign up to receive an updated list every couple of weeks and ensure you have the latest information about funding opportunities that may be available to you.
Most Current Issue: October 2010 Grants Newsletter
Getting Started
Step 1: Register
The first step in the grant application process is to register at http://www.grants.gov/. The registration process is simple and will allow you to take the next steps to receive funding.
Step 2: Research Opportunities
After you are registered, the next step is to gather information about grants you may qualify for. Federal funding, as well as private or corporate foundation funds are available. If you are seeking a grant for a local project, local community foundations may also have money available. I encourage you to take a look at my Grant Newsletterfor more information about current opportunities. There are also many helpful links provided in the Resources for Finding Grants section below.
Step 3: Get More Information
Once you have identified some possible sources of funding, I encourage you to contact the programs and foundations for more information. Be sure to note things like application guidelines and deadlines.
Step 4: Apply
Once you are ready to apply, I invite you to take a moment to review the How to Write Grant Proposals section below to prepare yourself for the writing process. A well-written proposal is an important part of gaining funding for your project.
Resources for Finding Grants
Grants and Federal Domestic Assistance
Visit this page to find guidance and key resources to help eligible grantseekers find information on federal grants, loans, and nonfinancial assistance for projects, as well as on private funding. Some of the higlights on this page are listed below. Prepared by the Congressional Research Service for Members of Congress, updated September 2009.
Federal Resources
Current Federal Grants Postings (grants.com)
Check current federal grant postings and apply online.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (cfda.gov)
Describes over 1500 federal grants. Grant seekers can identify programs that might support their projects.
USA.gov
Grant information for businesses, non-profits, and local government. Also provides an A-Z index of U.S. Departments and Agencies.
Federal Funds Express
A resource page compiled for Congressional offices with information on a wide variety of public and private funding sources.
Small Business Administration
Independent federal agency dedicated to assisting and protecting small businesses.
Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative
A Small Business Administration initiative for veterans and members of the military community wanting to establish or expand small businesses.
Community Oriented Policing Grants
COPS provides grants to tribal, state and local law enforcement agencies for the hiring of officers, upgrading of technology, and implementation of programs to reduce crime - including methamphetamine use.
Private Resources
Foundation Center
Provides information about more than 70,000 private and community foundations.
Grantsmanship Center
Click on state map to find links to information about foundations, community foundations, and corporate giving programs in Indiana.
How to Write Grant Proposals
For a step-by-step online guide to writing grant proposals, visit the CFDA’s Developing and Writing Grant Proposals. Or you can take the Foundation Center Proposal Writing Short Course for free.
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