This information page, prepared by the Congressional Research Service for Members of Congress, gives guidance and key links to information on Federal Grants and non-financial assistance, as well as to private foundation funding.
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Find funding programs and learn how to write grant proposals:
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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
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.
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Developing and Writing Grant Proposals (CFDA)
Guidance in formulating federal grant applications, including initial proposal development, basic components of a proposal, review recommendations, and referral to federal guidelines and literature.
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Official U.S. Executive Branch Web Sites
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 grant seekers (see below).
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Los Sitios Web Federales en Espanol (Oklahoma Department of Libraries)
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.
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Grants.gov (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
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."
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U.S. Business Advisor
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.
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Government Gateway
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.
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U.S. Government Nonprofit Gateway
Links to federal department and agency information and services to assist nonprofit organizations.
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Examples:
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Federal Register
he 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.
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Federal Funding Report
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.
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Notices of Funding Availability (via Department of Agriculture)
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.
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OMB Grants Management Web Site (Office of Management & Budget)
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 from this Web site.
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The Foundation Center
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)
In addition to useful links to government resources, this site includes information on community foundations and international funding. TGCI also offers publications, training, and workshops in proposal writing, grantsmanship, and fund raising for nonprofit organizations and government.
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- Proposal Writing Online "Short Course" on developing a good grant proposal.
- Foundation Finder Search by name for address and basic information about the more than 61,000 private and community foundations in the U.S. Includes links to IRS filings and foundation Web sites.
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North Carolina Biotechnology Center
The "Gateway to Funding Resources" serves as a one-stop shop to help secure funding in North Carolina and also as a complement to Center funding programs. It provides assistance to North Carolina educators, researchers and businesses in identifying grant opportunities and preparing successful grant proposals.
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North Carolina Network of Grantmakers
North Carolina grantmakers work in an increasingly challenging and complex environment. Finding information quickly - about the content areas and populations you care about, practices for effective grantmaking, current research and program models - is an important success factor. Whether you are a donor-advised fundholder, foundation staff member or trustee, or a corporate-giving professional, you can rely on NCNG as a resource for your philanthropy.
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Federal Funds Expre$$
This resource page, compiled for congressional offices, covers public and private Web links under a variety of funding categories, including:
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- 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
- Money for College
- Scholarships - Specific Fields of Study
- Internships/Summer Employment
- Computers for Schools and Communities
- Other Educational Resources
- Surplus & Unclaimed Property
- Consumer Protection
- Demographic and Statistical Resources
- Other Helpful Resources
Geographic Tracking of Federal Funds:
Two U.S. Census Bureau publications are the federal government's primary printed documents detailing the geographic distribution of federal monies to States, Counties, and Congressional Districts.
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Federal Aid to States (FAS)
FAS details actual expenditures of federal grant funds to state and local governments only. Figures are presented to the state level by program area and agency.
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Consolidated Federal Funds Report (CFFR)
In CFFR, grants generally represent obligations and include payments both to state and local governments and to nongovernmental recipients. Data are provided for state and county levels.
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