Grants Information and Assistance

Grants are generally awarded to government, non-profit, or public owned entities for the betterment of the public.  Please note that federal grants are rarely given to individuals or for-profit businesses.

My staff and I remain committed to providing the best services possible to assist you.  Our goal is to maximize grant funding for worthy projects in the 7th District of Michigan.  My office can help you with several aspects of the grants process, including:

• Identifying Grant Opportunities
  • If you are looking for grant funding for a particular project within your school or community, we may be able to help you identify a potential source of funds for which you can apply.
• Letters of Support
  • I am able to write a letter of support on behalf of projects within the 7th Congressional District. Please contact my Jackson Office at 517-780-9075 for more information. 
  • Please have the following information ready and available:
    • name of applicant, contact person, and phone number
    • name of grant for which you are applying and the corresponding CFDA number, where applicable
    • title and description of your project or program
    • deadline for the letter of support with agency contact and phone number

Remember, my office is here to serve you.  Please do not hesitate to call my Jackson Office at (517) 780-9075 if you need assistance or have questions concerning grants.

Other Helpful Links 
Congressional Research Service Informational Page on Grants
This is an informational webpage prepared by the Congressional Research Service, which gives guidance and Internet resources on Federal grants and nonfinancial assistance, as well as on private foundation funding. The Slide show "Grants Information for Constituents" provides overview and tips, reviews key sources, and demonstrates doing a typical grants request.

Grants.gov
Federal grants Website that allows organizations to electronically find and apply for current competitive grant opportunities from all Federal agencies. Grant seekers can check on notices of funding availability posted in the last 7 days; sign up to receive e-mail notification of future grant opportunities; and apply for Federal grants online through a unified process.

Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
The CFDA, issued annually and updated continuously on the Web, describes some 1600 Federal grants and non financial assistance programs. Grant seekers can identify programs that might support their projects as well as learn the program's objectives, requirements, application procedures and contacts.