Grants and Federal Domestic Assistance

This page will provide you with a central location to search the wealth of information available from both government and private entities who offer financing to individuals, businesses and state and local governments. The links on this page offer helpful information that will enable you to research information efficiently and will guide you on writing grant proposals. Please feel free to contact my Boone office if you have any questions or need additional information.

Boone District Office
240 Hwy 105 Ext, Suite 200
Boone, N.C. 28607
Phone: (828) 265-0240
Fax: (828) 265-0390

Steps to Best to Find Information

(Select a step below)

Search Key Federal Funding Sources
Contact Federal office given in program description
Search Federal Web sites for special grantseekers
Check current Federal grants postings
Search foundations for project funding
Learn how to write grant proposals
Additional Sources

Step 1: Key Federal Funding Sources (back to top)

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (General Services Administration)
The Catalog (CFDA), issued annually and updated continuously on the Web, describes some 1,500 Federal grants and non financial assistance programs. Grantseekers can identify programs that might support their projects and can learn the program's objectives, requirements, application procedures and contacts. For current notices of funding availability, see Grants.gov.

CFDA in Print (Government Printing Office)
Although the Catalog is available full-text on the Internet, some may prefer a print edition. However, only the Web Catalog is continuously updated-- the published volume is annual with no supplements. The Catalog is available in all States in Federal Depository Libraries. Order the published Catalog from the Government Printing Office (search "Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance" or "CFDA" for cost and availability).

Federal Commons
Part of a Federal website with one-stop access to all online U.S. government resources for grants. This section groups programs by broad subject categories.

Federal Agency Contacts by State (Office of Management and Budget)
Much of the federal grant budget moves to the states through formula and block grants -- state, regional, and local Federal offices often handle grants applications and funds disbursement. Each Federal agency has its own procedures - if the CFDA program description refers to a state or regional information contact as listed in Appendix IV, constituents/applicants should contact the federal department or agency office listed here before applying for funding to obtain the most up-to-date information.

Step 2: Contact Federal or Local Office (back to top)

Federal Regional or Local Office Addresses (CFDA Appendix IV; by Agency or by State)
Much of the Federal grants budget moves to the States through formula and block grants -- State, regional, and local Federal offices often handle grants applications and funds disbursement. If the CFDA program description refers to a State or regional Information Contact as listed in Appendix IV, grantseekers should contact them before applying for funding to obtain the most up-to-date information.

Steps 3 & 4: Federal Related Resources (back to top)

Official Federal Government Web Sites (via Library of Congress)
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 specific types of grantseekers (see below).

Homeland Security Grants (Dept. of Homeland Security)
Information on Federal homeland security and public safety grant opportunities, whether administered by DHS or other departments and agencies. Critical State and local missions supported through these grants include the preparedness of first responders and citizens, public health, infrastructure security, and other public safety activities.

FirstGov Government-to-Government (General Services Administration)
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.