Find funding programs and learn how to write grant proposals:
1. Search or browse the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance ()) by Keyword or other indexes for federal grants, loans, business and nonfinancial assistance.
2. Contact federal office indicated in program description: State or regional addresses and telephone numbers are given in Appendix : Federal Agency Contacts in Region/State: Federal Agency Contacts in Region/State Appendix : Federal Agency Contacts in Region/State. program description: State or regional addresses and telephone numbers are given in .
3. Search other Web sites that access federal program and grants information for special grantseekers, for example the Business Advisor, the State and Local [government] Gateway, or the FirstGov for Nonprofits.
4. Search also for Private Foundations that might be interested in a project. Use the Foundation Center Web site or Foundation Center book collections in libraries to identify national, state, and community foundations.
5. Learn how to write grant proposals: follow guidelines Developing and Writing Grant Proposals, or take the Foundation Center Proposal Writing Short Course. guidelines , or take the Foundation Center .
Although keyword searching is often a good place to start, also browse by broad subject, by federal department or agency, or by recipient category to identify more federal funding programs. Program descriptions may provide direct links to local and regional federal office addresses, to related programs, and to Office of Management and Budget circulars. program descriptions may provide direct links to local and regional federal office addresses, to related programs, and to Office of Management and Budget circulars. )Although keyword searching is often a good place to start, also browse by broad subject, by federal department or agency, or by recipient category to identify more federal funding programs. program descriptions may provide direct links to local and regional federal office addresses, to related programs, and to Office of Management and Budget circulars.
Guidance in formulating federal grant applicatiolns, including initial proposal development, basic components of a proposal, review recommendations, and referral to federal guidelines and literature.)Guidance in formulating federal grant applicatiolns, including initial proposal development, basic components of a proposal, review recommendations, and referral to federal guidelines and literature.
return to topUnder Executive Order 12372 of 1962, federal grants applicants may be required to submit a copy of their application for state government level review and comment. The state offices listed here coordinate government (both federal and state) grants development and provide guidance to grantseekers.
CFDA in Print (Government Printing Office)
Although the Catalog is available full-text on the Internet, some may prefer to consult a printed version. Users should remember only the Web Catalog is updated throughout the year-- the published volume is annual with no mid-year supplements.
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. Each federal agency hass its own procedures: if the program description refers to a state or regional Information Contact as listed inAppendix , grantseekers should contact the federal department or agency office listed here before applying for funding to obtain the most up-to-date information., grantseekers should contact the federal department or agency office listed here applying for funding to obtain the most up-to-date information. program description refers to a state or regional Information Contact as listed inAppendix , grantseekers should contact the federal department or agency office listed here applying for funding to obtain the most up-to-date information.)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. Each federal agency hass its own procedures: if the program description refers to a state or regional Information Contact as listed inAppendix , grantseekers should contact the federal department or agency office listed here applying for funding to obtain the most up-to-date information. Appendix )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. Each federal agency hass its own procedures: if the program description refers to a state or regional Information Contact as listed inAppendix , grantseekers should contact the federal department or agency office listed here applying for funding to obtain the most up-to-date information.
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The Catalog, 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.), 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.
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.
return to topThe 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 " in Search Terms box." in Search Terms box.
return to topTo 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).
return to topProvides 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. Department of Homeland Security grants listed include those administered by the Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Other Federal agency programs include the Department of Health and Human Services' public health preparedness grants, Department of Justice grants for counter-terrorism and general-purpose law enforcement activities, and Environmental Protection Agency grants for enhancing the security of our Nation's water supplies.
return to topNotices 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.
return to topWeekly 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.
return to topThousands 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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Links to federal department and agency information and services to assist nonprofit organizations. Examples:
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.
return to topEstablishes government-wide grants management policies and guidelines through circulars and common rules. Circulars are cited in Catalog program descriptions: some program descriptions on the Internet version of the Catalog link directly to Circulars required for program management, others just give Circular numbers, which may then be printed fulltext from this Web site. Circular numbers, which may then be printed fulltext from this Web site. Circulars required for program management, others just give Circular numbers, which may then be printed fulltext from this Web site. establishes government-wide grants management policies and guidelines through circulars and common rules. are cited in program descriptions: some program descriptions on the Internet version of the link directly to Circulars required for program management, others just give Circular numbers, which may then be printed fulltext from this Web site.
return to topA 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."
return to topGateway 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.
Free funding information centers in libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers that provide a core collection of Foundation Center publications and a variety of supplementary materials and services in areas useful to grant seekers.
Search by name for address and basic information about the more than 61,000 private and community foundations in the Includes links to filings and foundation Web sites. filings and foundation Web sites. Includes links to filings and foundation Web sites.
Beginning Your Research, Giving to Individuals, The Proposal Process, Information Resources.
Online Short Course; on developing a good grant proposal.
In addition to useful links to government resources, this site includes information on community foundations and international funding. Community Foundations (by State) are often particularly interested in local projects and maintain diverse grants programs. TGCI also offers publications, training, and workshops in proposal writing, grantsmanship, and fund raising for nonprofit organizations and government.)In addition to useful links to government resources, this site includes information on community foundations and international funding. (by State) are often particularly interested in local projects and maintain diverse grants programs. TGCI also offers publications, training, and workshops in proposal writing, grantsmanship, and fund raising for nonprofit organizations and government.
Geographic Tracking of Federal Funds
Two Census Bureau publications are the federal government's primary printed documents detailing the geographic distribution of federal monies to States, Counties, and Congressional Districts:
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. 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.
In , 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. , 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.
Grants and Other Funding Sources (House Information Resources)
This resource page, compiled for congressional offices, covers public and private Web links under a variety of funding categories, including:
Census Bureau publications are the federal government's primary printed documents detailing the geographic distribution of federal monies to States, Counties, and Congressional Districts: