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Locating Federal Grants
Locating federal grants can be a daunting task. Grants.gov is your source to find and apply for federal government grants. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is the managing partner of Grants.gov.
Grants.gov
What is a grant?
Grants are not benefits or entitlements. A federal grant is an award of financial assistance from a federal agency to a recipient to carry out a public service or simulation authorized by U.S. law. Twenty-six federal agencies offer more than 1,000 grant programs annually in various categories. For more information about what grants are, click here.
Who is eligible for a grant?Many groups and organizations are eligible to apply for government grants. To see a list of the most typical grantee categories, click here.
Other Opportunities
Other government websites may be better resources for information regarding personal needs, student loans, small business assistance, or other business opportunities such as government contracting. The website Government Benefits, Grants, and Financial Aid may also be of help.
How to apply
· If eligible, check current federal grants opportunitiesat Grants.gov, register and obtain a data universal numbering system (DUNS) number, and apply online.
· Contact the federal office given in the grants description on Grants.gov. Typically, contact information provided on the description will have all the necessary information for the grant opportunity.Search state sources of funding (Office of Management and Budget):
Under Executive Order 12372, some states require federal grant applicants to submit a copy of their application for state government level review and comment. The state offices listed here coordinate federal financial assistance and may direct federal development. For help in identifying state-level grants, other state government agency websites may be found at State and Local Agencies by Topic. Search foundations for project funding using the Foundation Center website or Foundation Center Cooperating Collections in libraries to identify national, state, and community foundations. Learn how to write grant proposals by following the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance’s Developing and Writing Grant Proposals (begins on CFDA p. FF-1), or taking the free online Foundation Center Proposal Writing Short Course. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance is issued annually and updated regularly online. Full versions can be found on the internet at your local library.
Federal Resources
A-Z Index of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies (General Services Administration)
To develop a more effective grant proposal, search a department or agency’s Home Page to learn more about its programs and objectives. The site USA.gov also links to Government Benefits, Grants and Financial Aid.
To develop a more effective grant proposal, search a department or agency’s Home Page to learn more about its programs and objectives. The site USA.gov also links to Government Benefits, Grants and Financial Aid.
Homeland Security State Contacts & Grants Award Information (Department of Homeland Security)
Click on the map for state allocations and contact information. Most Homeland Security non-disaster grant programs are designated for state and local governments and specific entities, such as colleges. Unsolicited applications from individuals are generally not accepted. Focus areas include Urban Area Security Initiative, Citizens Corps, Medical Response System, Operation Stonegarden (border security), and Infrastructure Protection. Programs for firefighters may be found at Assistance to Firefighters.
Click on the map for state allocations and contact information. Most Homeland Security non-disaster grant programs are designated for state and local governments and specific entities, such as colleges. Unsolicited applications from individuals are generally not accepted. Focus areas include Urban Area Security Initiative, Citizens Corps, Medical Response System, Operation Stonegarden (border security), and Infrastructure Protection. Programs for firefighters may be found at Assistance to Firefighters.
Disaster Assistance (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
Disaster assistance programs activate only after a Presidential disaster declaration is issued and are restricted to those residing within the disaster area. FEMA disaster assistance falls into three general categories: Individual and Households; Public Assistance (for emergency services and repair or replacement of damaged public facilities); and Hazard Mitigation funding (to reduce future losses to public and private property).
Disaster assistance programs activate only after a Presidential disaster declaration is issued and are restricted to those residing within the disaster area. FEMA disaster assistance falls into three general categories: Individual and Households; Public Assistance (for emergency services and repair or replacement of damaged public facilities); and Hazard Mitigation funding (to reduce future losses to public and private property).
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (Department of Energy)
Grants are EERE’s primary funding vehicle for businesses, industries, universities and others. Most EERE grants are awarded on a competitive basis. EERE financial assistance opportunities are listed in the Financial Opportunities by Audience database and on Grants.gov. For state-by-state information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency, search DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency).
Grants are EERE’s primary funding vehicle for businesses, industries, universities and others. Most EERE grants are awarded on a competitive basis. EERE financial assistance opportunities are listed in the Financial Opportunities by Audience database and on Grants.gov. For state-by-state information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency, search DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency).
USA.gov for Business (GSA)
Includes information about contracting with the federal government, international trade and exporting, and small business. Other financial assistance links are available at Business.gov and the Small Business Administration website.
Includes information about contracting with the federal government, international trade and exporting, and small business. Other financial assistance links are available at Business.gov and the Small Business Administration website.
USA.gov for Nonprofits (GSA)
Links to federal department and agency information and service for nonprofit organizations, including fundraising and outreach, grants, loans and other assistance, laws and regulations, management and operations, online services, registration and licensing, and tax information.
Links to federal department and agency information and service for nonprofit organizations, including fundraising and outreach, grants, loans and other assistance, laws and regulations, management and operations, online services, registration and licensing, and tax information.
Student Aid on the Web (Department of Education)
Financial assistance for education beyond high school is generally "need-based" and often includes loans and work-study, in addition to some grants. College and university applications, websites, and brochures usually include financial aid information for prospective and incoming students.
Financial assistance for education beyond high school is generally "need-based" and often includes loans and work-study, in addition to some grants. College and university applications, websites, and brochures usually include financial aid information for prospective and incoming students.
GovBenefits.gov (Department of Labor)
Government grants are not direct assistance to individuals, but they fund state and local programs providing help to those in need. This online screening site can be used to identify state and local government benefits and learn how to apply. Covers direct payments, loans, insurance, training, or other services.
Government grants are not direct assistance to individuals, but they fund state and local programs providing help to those in need. This online screening site can be used to identify state and local government benefits and learn how to apply. Covers direct payments, loans, insurance, training, or other services.
FTC Consumer Alert (Federal Trade Commission)
The FTC warns consumers to beware of paying “processing fees” for information that is available free to the public. Ads claiming federal grants are available for home repairs, home business, unpaid bills, or other personal expenses are often a scam.
The FTC warns consumers to beware of paying “processing fees” for information that is available free to the public. Ads claiming federal grants are available for home repairs, home business, unpaid bills, or other personal expenses are often a scam.
OMB Grants Management (Office of Management and Budget)
OMB establishes government-wide grant management policies and guidelines through circulars and common rules. OMB Circulars are cited in Catalog program descriptions and may be printed out full text.
OMB establishes government-wide grant management policies and guidelines through circulars and common rules. OMB Circulars are cited in Catalog program descriptions and may be printed out full text.
Grants Resources by State (Grantsmanship Center)
Click on state map to find links to information about a state’s foundations, community foundations, corporate giving programs and the state’s home page.
Click on state map to find links to information about a state’s foundations, community foundations, corporate giving programs and the state’s home page.
Community Foundation Locator (Council on Foundations)
Community foundations have special interest in funding local and community projects.
Community foundations have special interest in funding local and community projects.
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