The following list of over 150 programs represents many of the programs, offered by various Federal agencies, of interest to small, faith-based and community groups. However, there may be other programs in these or other agencies that we have not yet listed. Additional programs will be added over time. Visit www.fbci.gov every now and then to search an updated list. You can also visit www.grants.gov and www.fedbizopps.gov.

The programs that follow are organized into general categories. In each category, you will find programs from several different Federal agencies. For example, in the Elders in Need category are programs operated by the Departments of HHS and HUD. At the beginning of each category are programs for which you make application directly to one of the Federal agencies. In every case, the contact information in the listing is a good place to start for learning about the application process and other details about the program.

You will find "formula grant programs" at the end of most categories. These are the programs in which the Federal government makes large grants available to States and local governments. These States and localities then award grants themselves to grassroots and other organizations. Totaling more than $50 billion, formula grants represent a wide range of funding opportunities. To learn about these opportunities, you will need to get in touch with your local and State agencies responsible for managing these programs.

For more information resources on grants, please refer to the "Additional Grants Resources" section at the end of this booklet. For more information on the grants process, please click here.

You may also download the grants catalogue as a pdf file by clicking here.