Federal Funding Tools and Links
Additional Notes About Government Grant Scams and Federal Grants in General
Agency Web Sites
Administration for Children and Families
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Programs and Services
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/
Programs and Services
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs.html
Grants and Contracts Office
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/grants.html
Program announcements, funding opportunities, financial reports and data, grant applications and other forms, grant review opportunities.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Administration on Aging
http://www.aoa.gov/
Administration on Aging Funding Opportunities
http://www.aoa.gov/doingbus/fundopp/fundopp.asp
Provides information about grants as well as more general resources such as statistical portraits and topical overviews.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Funding Opportunities
http://www.ahrq.gov/fund/
Provides grants and contracts announcements, notices, information about upcoming research agendas and research training assistance.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Agency for International Development
http://www.usaid.gov/
USAID is an independent federal government agency that provides foreign assistance and humanitarian aid to advance the political and economic interests of the United States.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Air Force Office of Scientific Research
http://www.afosr.af.mil/
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Army Research Office
http://www.aro.army.mil/index.htm
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Bureau of Justice Assistance
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/
A component of the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, the BJA supports innovative programs that strengthen the Nation's criminal justice system by assisting State and local governments in combating violent crime and drug abuse. Established by the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, BJA accomplishes its mission by providing funding, evaluation, training, technical assistance, and information support to State and community criminal justice programs, thus effectively forming partnerships with State and local jurisdictions. Itemizes funding and technical assistance opportunities
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Cancer.gov Research Funding
http://cancer.gov/researchfunding/
A portal to cancer research funding information provided by the National Cancer Institute.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) via
General Services Administration
http://www.cfda.gov/
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) website provides access to a searchable database of all federal programs available to state and local governments; federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories of the U.S.; domestic, public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions. Offers a variety of search methods, but I still prefer browsing through the grant listings by subject categories.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Center for Faith-Baised and Community Initiatives
http://www.hhs.gov/fbci/
The Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (CFBCI) welcomes the participation of faith-based and community organizations as essential partners in assisting our country's neediest citizens. CFBCI empowers faith-based and community organizations to compete more effectively for Federal funds so that they may provide better human services to more people.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Center for Scientific Review
http://www.csr.nih.gov/
The Center for Scientific Review (CSR) provides staff support to the Office of the Director, NIH, in the formulation of grant application review policies and procedures. In addition, CSR provides central receipt of all PHS applications for research and research training support, and makes initial referral to PHS components. CSR also assigns NIH applications to supporting institutes and centers and to CSR initial review groups, and provides for scientific review of most NIH research grants and Individual National Research Service Awards (Fellowships).
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Funding Opportunities
http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/grants/foamain.shtm
CDC's Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) is responsible for: 1) the awarding and administration of CDC’s grants and cooperative agreements and those of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR); 2) the acquisition of program related health studies, professional services and research and development; and 3) the procurement of services, equipment, commodities, construction, and architectural and engineering services for CDC Programs.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Prevention Information Network Funding Database
formerly National Aids Clearinghouse Funding Database
http://www.cdcnpin.org/scripts/locates/LocateFund.asp
This database includes private and government funding opportunities for community-based and HIV/AIDS, STD, and TB service organizations. Included are details about eligibility requirements, application processes, and deadlines.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (HHS)
Research and Demonstration Grants
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/
Grant and contract solicitations for research studies or demonstration projects are listed here when funding is available.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Congressman Mike Roger's Grants and Federal Domestic Assistance Web Page
http://www.mikerogers.house.gov/
Note: To access this web page, click on Constituent Services on the left, and then Information for Constituents
This information web page, prepared by the Congressional Research Service for members of Congress, gives guidance and Internet resources on Federal grants & nonfinancial assistance, as well as on private foundation funding. The Audio/Slide Show "Grants Information for Constituents" provides overviews and tips, reviews key sources, and demonstrates researching and preparing a typical grant request.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Corporation for National & Community Service
http://www.cns.gov/
The Corporation for National and Community Service engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to help strengthen communities. Also sponsors AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and Learn and Serve America. Provides information on jobs, internships, and fellowships.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
CRISP Biomedical Information
http://crisp.cit.nih.gov/
CRISP (Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects) is a searchable database of federally funded biomedical research projects conducted at universities, hospitals, and other research institutions. The database, maintained by the Office of Extramural Research at the National Institutes of Health, includes projects funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMSHA), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), Agency for Health Care Policy Research (AHCPR), and Office of Assistant Secretary of Health (OASH). Users, including the public, can use the CRISP interface to search for scientific concepts, emerging trends and techniques, or identify specific projects and/or investigators.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Agriculture
http://www.usda.gov/
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Department of Agriculture
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service
Funding Opportunities
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/funding.cfm
Learn more about available or anticipated competitive grants or cooperative agreements here. For these funding opportunities, CSREES accepts applications from eligible entities and considers the applications for funding through a competitive peer review process. / On each individual funding opportunity page you will find links to full requests for applications (RFAs) and application forms. The latter can also be found on our Application Forms page. RFAs explain the evaluation criteria used in the competitive peer review process, and contain instructions for preparing and submitting applications. To be considered for funding, applicants must submit the required forms with their applications. / Information about formula-funded grant programs administered by CSREES is on our Formula Funded Grant Programs page.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Agriculture
Farm Service Agency
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/pas/default.asp
FSA administers services such as farm commodity programs, loans, conservation programs and emergency assistance.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Agriculture
Farm Service Agency
Disaster Assistance Programs
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=diap&topic=landing
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Agriculture
Farm Service Agency
Farm Loan Programs
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/dafl/default.htm
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Agriculture
Rural Development Online
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/nofas/index.html
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Commerce Grant Opportunities
http://www.commerce.gov/grants.html
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Defense Congressionally-Directed Medical Research Programs
http://cdmrp.army.mil/
Be sure to check the press releases and funding opportunities sections.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Education e-GRANTS
http://e-grants.ed.gov/egWelcome.asp
The Department of Education now requires that proposals be submitted via e-GRANTS. From e-GRANTS you may access all of the Department's web-based grant systems.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Education
Federal Register Announcements
Related to Funding Opportunities
http://www.ed.gov/news/fedregister/index.html
Education funding announcements from the Federal Register are arranged by date.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Education
Financial Aid
http://www.ed.gov/finaid/landing.jhtml
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Department of Education
Grants and Contracts Information
http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml
Describes the Grants and Contracts Office and provides a search engine, grants info, Federal Register announcements, contacts info, and links to other grants and contracts sites.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Education
Institute of Education Sciences
Funding Opportunities
http://www.ed.gov/programs/edresearch/applicant.html
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Energy
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management
Financial Assistance Home Page
http://www.pr.doe.gov/fahome.html
Assists the DOE contracting community in the award and administration of grants and cooperative agreements with the public.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Health and Human Services
Grants and Funding
http://www.hhs.gov/grants/index.shtml
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Homeland Security
Open for Business Grants : http://www.dhs.gov/xopnbiz/grants/
Research Grants : http://www.dhs.gov/xres/grants/
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Housing and Urban Development Grants
http://www.hud.gov/grants/index.cfm
HUD offers grants, loans, contracts, and other business opportunities to a wide variety of agencies, organizations, and companies.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Justice
Grants Page
http://www.usdoj.gov/10grants/index.html
The Department offers funding opportunities to conduct research, to support law enforcement activities in state and local jurisdictions, to provide training and technical assistance, and to implement programs that improve the criminal justice system.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Justice
NCJRS Grants and Funding Page
http://www.ncjrs.org/fedgrant.html
A compilation of web links to U.S. Department of Justice agencies that fund researchers and practitioners engaging in specific criminal and juvenile justice projects. See individual project descriptions for applicant requirements. Financial aid is not available.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Justice
Office for Victims of Crime
Grants and Funding
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/fund/
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Funding Opportunities
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/funding/funding.htm
Contains additional links to the Corrections Program Office, Drug Courts Program Office, Executive Office for Weed and Seed, Office for State and Local Domestic Preparedness Support, Office of the Police Corps and Law Enforcement Education, and the Violence Against Women Office, which now includes the Violence Against Women Grants Office..
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Justice
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Grants and Funding
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/funding/funding.html
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Labor
Grant and Contract Information
http://www.dol.gov/oasam/grants/main.htm
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of State
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Requests for Proposals
http://exchanges.state.gov/education/rfgps/
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs provides funding opportunities for academic and non-profit institutions seeking exchanges and training grants.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Federal Grants
http://www.federalgrantswire.com/department_of_transportation_federal_grants.html
This portal allows users to investigate over 80 federal grants, government grants, and loans from the Department of Transportation. A compilation by FederalGrantsWire.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Grants and Cooperative Agreements Information and Policy
http://www.dot.gov/ost/m60/grant/
http://www.dot.gov/ost/m60/grant/grelate.htm
Departmental grants are generally made to State and local governments, with a lesser amount going to Indian tribes, universities, and nonprofit organizations. These grants are normally used to assist these entities in the planning, design, and construction of transportation improvements (e.g., highway, transit, and airport improvements). A limited amount of funding is available for research and development projects. Most but not all DOT subagencies make grants as well, such as the Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration, etc. The second URL provides links to these agencies.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Department of Veteran Affairs Benefits
http://www.va.gov/
Covers assistance programs for veterans, dependants, and survivors. Includes a copy of the latest Federal Benefits Manual for Veterans and Dependents
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Economic Development Administration
Funding Opportunities
http://www.eda.gov/InvestmentsGrants/Investments.xml
Under the Department of Commerce, EDA provides grants to non-profit and local governments for projects that alleviate unemployment and underemployment in economically distressed areas.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Environmental Protection Agency
Catalog of Federal Funding Sources for Watershed Protection
http://cfpub.epa.gov/fedfund/
Highlights Federal grants and loans that may be used at the local level to support watershed projects, and contains references to many of the other good publications and websites on funding and technical assistance. Published by the Environmental Protection Agency, December 1999.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Environmental Protection Agency
Grant and Debarment Page
http://www.epa.gov/ogd/
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Environmental Protection Agency
Grants and Fellowship Information
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/grants.htm
Provides links to grant programs, including education grants, water grants, and pollution prevention for states, as well as information on EPA grants by region.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Environmental Protection Agency
National Center for Environmental Research
http://es.epa.gov/ncer/
Provides information on the latest environmental research grants, fellowships, and other forms of financial assistance.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Environmental Protection Agency
Research Grants and Fellowship Information
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/scifund.htm
This page provides access to research funding opportunities for scientists and engineers. The major funding categories are fellowships, which are awards to individual students or recent graduates for environmental study, and research grants. Grants and fellowships are offered to researchers affiliated with academic institutions and other not-for-profit organizations.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Family and Youth Services Bureau Funding Programs
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/
The FYSB within the Department of Health and Human Services provides funding for homeless and runaway youth programs.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Fastlane, see National Science Foundation (NSF) Fastlane
FedBizOpps/Commerce Business Daily via COS
http://cbd.cos.com/
Restricted to MSU faculty, staff, and students. As of 2002, Federal Business Opportunities has replaced Commerce Business Daily. Courtesy of the Community of Science Web Server.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Federal Business OpporTunities (FedBizOpps.gov)
http://www.fedbizopps.gov/
FedBizOpps.gov is the single government point-of-entry (GPE) for Federal government procurement opportunities over $25,000. Government buyers are able to publicize their business opportunities by posting information directly to FedBizOpps via the Internet. Through one portal - FedBizOpps (FBO) - commercial vendors seeking Federal markets for their products and services can search, monitor and retrieve opportunities solicited by the entire Federal contracting community.
As of 2002, Federal Business Opporunities has replaced Commerce Business Daily as the source for identifying current federal business opportunities with the federal government.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Federal Citizen Information Center
Consumer Products Information Catalog
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/
Check the Federal Programs link for on-line brochures and other information on Medicare and Social Security which may be of benefit to individuals.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Federal Funding Reports
http://www.house.gov/ffr/federal_funding_reports.shtml
The online Federal Funding Report is a weekly compilation of items published in the Federal Register which affect Federal Domestic Assistance Programs. It makes no attempt to include Federal Register notices not directly related to Grants and Loans programs. The summary consists of three parts: (1) Federal Register Summary, (2) Early Warning Grants Report, and (3) Disaster Loan Applications. Courtesy of the U.S. House of Representatives.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Federal Funds Expre$$
http://www.house.gov/ffr/resources_all.shtml
Recommended sources of information for researching grants, procurement, and other resources on the Internet provided by the U.S. House of Representatives.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Federal Funds for Organizations that Help Those in Need
http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/catalogue.pdf
This 70-page reference tool lists a wide variety of funding programs operated by federal agencies. The table of contents organizes these programs into broad areas of service (e.g., Abstinence Education, At-Risk Youth, Crime Prevention & Treatment, etc…). White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. 2006.
(Last checked 07/26/06)
Federal Money Retriever
http://www.fedmoney.com/
An advertisement for a commercial database. The Michigan State University Main Library does not subscribe.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Federal Register: Today's Table of Contents
http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/fr-cont.html
Provided courtesy of GPO Access.
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Federal Register Announcement's Via the Grantsmanship Center
http://www.tgci.com/funding.shtml
Many nonprofit fundraisers claim the daily federal register announcements via the Grantsmanship Center's Home Page are the easiest to use since the Grantsmanship Center only provides grant listings. To access information about federal funding, click on the federal button. Note: The Grantsmanship Center now requires free registration to access this database.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Federal Register Search
http://www.federalregistersearch.com/
If you don't mind Google advertisements, here's a commercial source for federal register announcements.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
GovBenefits.gov
http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits_en.portal
The new Web site, GovBenefits.gov, offers a totally free, easy-to-use and completely confidential way to find out what government benefits programs you may be eligible for and how to apply for them. Everybody knows about government assistance programs like Social Security and Medicare but what about Crop Insurance, Weatherization Assistance, or the Teacher Next Door Home Sales Program? Whether it's a direct payment, a loan, insurance, training, or other services - there may be government benefit programs available to help you. Your guide to government benefits and assistance.
Nonprofit organizations may wish to use Grants.gov instead.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
GovCon, the Government Contractor Resource Center
http://www.govcon.com
Provides information on almost every aspect of government contracting. Offers access to the Commerce Business Daily, covering procurements, contract awards, and other information vital to contactors. Also covers details about the Federal Government's upcoming move to an electronic procurement system.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
GovLoans.gov
http://govloans.gov/govloans/
"Five federal agencies -- U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs -- have come together to create this single point of access for federal loan information on the Web." Browse or search for loans for farming, businesses, students, disaster relief, and more. Includes a glossary of loan terms and links to additional resources.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Grants for Nonprofits: Government Funding
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/2gov.htm
Includes both web pages and print resources.
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Grants.gov
http://grants.gov/
The electronic storefront for Federal grants. A single website to assist grantseekers in finding and applying for all Federal grants. The site includes information about more than 1000 grant opportunities at 26 agencies. Potential grant applicants can search Grants.gov to view listings of available funding. Once they have selected a grants program, they can download applications and submit the forms online.
Note there is a link to "new opportunities this week" at the bottom of the What's New This Week at Grants.gov box. I also like to click on Find Grant Opportunities, Search Opportunities, and then Browse by Category. You can also register for e-mail notification of all new listings.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Grants Information for Constituents
http://israel.house.gov/uploads/crs-grantsinfo3.pdf
This report describes key sources of information on government and private grants for state and community projects. Consultants, who know their projects best, may search for grants information on the Internet and in printed reference sources. For federal grants, loans, or nonfinancial help, all programs in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance can be searched by keyword and a number of browsable indexes such as subject, department or agency, program title, beneficiary, and applicant eligibility. Federal Web sites provide information and guidance, and give rules, regulations, and updates. Web sites of organizations such as the Foundation Center describe sources on private, corporate, and community foundations. They also offer guides to writing grants proposals. Merete F. Gerli, Congressional Research Service, RS20514, Updated September 22, 2003.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
GrantsNet
http://www.hhs.gov/grantsnet/
GrantsNet is an Internet application tool created by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Grants Management and Policy (OGMP) for finding and exchanging information about HHS and other federal grant programs. In addition to an introduction to HHS grants, the site provides links to funding opportunities, information on the application process, and other useful grant-related resources.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Great Lakes Program Funding
http://www.epa.gov/greatlakes/fund/glf.html
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Green Book
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/wmprints/search.html
Searchable, hypertext version of the House Ways and Means Committee's biannual publication describing federal entitlement programs, with lots of tables and data. Back issues are also available.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Health and Human Services (HHS)
Grants and Funding Opportunities
http://www.hhs.gov/grants/index.shtml
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Health and Human Services (HHS)
GrantsNet
http://www.hhs.gov/grantsnet/IntroWelcome.htm
A web page focusing on providing HHS funding information.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Health Resources and Services Administration
http://www.hrsa.gov/
Helps provide health resources for medically underserved populations. HRSA supports a nationwide network of 643 community and migrant health centers, and 144 primary care programs for the homeless and residents of public housing, serving 8.1 million Americans each year. HRSA also works to build the health care workforce and maintains the National Health Service Corps, oversees the nation's organ transplantation system, works to decrease infant mortality and improve child health and provides services to people with AIDS through the Ryan White CARE Act programs.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants and Awards
http://www.imls.gov/applicants/applicants.shtm
IMLS is an independent federal grant-making agency dedicated to creating and sustaining a nation of learners. The Institute fosters leadership, innovation, and a lifetime of learning by supporting the Nation's 15,000 museums and 122,000 libraries. The Institute also encourages partnerships to expand the educational benefit of libraries and museums.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
John E. Fogerty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences
http://www.fic.nih.gov/programs/index.htm
Describes programs and initiatives, including grants and fellowships.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Library of Congress Gateway to Federal Agencies
http://www.loc.gov/rr/news/fedgov.html
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Marine Corps History Division
Grants and Internships
http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/HD/General/Grants_Internships_Grants.htm
The Marine Corps Historical Center, using nonappropriated funds provided by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, offers stipends for internships, as well as research grants, and both master's thesis and doctoral dissertation fellowships. The grants and fellowship programs are designed to encourage serious contributions to the field of Marine Corps and, more generally, military and naval history.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Research Opportunities
http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/
Supporting research in science and technology is an important part of NASA's overall mission. NASA solicits this research through the release of various research announcements in a wide range of science and technology disciplines. NASA uses a peer review process to evaluate and select research proposals submitted in response to these research announcements. Researchers can help NASA achieve national research objectives by submitting research proposals and conducting awarded research. This site facilitates the search for NASA research opportunities.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Space Science Research Opportunities Mailing List and Archive
http://spacescience.nasa.gov/announce/listserv.htm
The NASA Office of Space Science (OSS) provides an e-mail notification service for all of its research program announcements. The OSS science themes include solar system exploration, structure and evolution of the universe, astronomical search for origins, and the sun-earth connection.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Agricultural Library
Federal Funding Database
http://ric.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/ric/ffd.php
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Archives and Records Administration
http://www.archives.gov/
Provides links to information about funding available from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission as well as the Presidential Libraries.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Center for Research Resources
Funding Opportunities
http://www.ncrr.nih.gov/research_funding/funding_opportunities/
The NCRR serves as a catalyst for discovery for NIH-supported investigators throughout the nation.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
http://arts.endow.gov/
The National Endowment for the Arts is the official arts organization of the United States government, dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts-both new and established, bringing the arts to all Americans, and providing leadership in arts education. Funding opportunities cover various disciplines such as arts education, dance, design, literature and opera.
The National Endowment for the Arts web site consists of three parts: a guide to the NEA, with an overview of the NEA grant making program that includes applicant guidelines and staff information, as well as a hyperlinked list of state and regional arts organizations; an arts resource center, with a listing of NEA publications, information about international funding opportunities, and a large listing of arts service organizations in over 20 subject categories; and "arts.community," an online NEA publication that contains features such as a focus on a particular community, a featured artist, a writers corner, and endowment news, as well as links to other arts related sites. Be sure to look at the "Application Guidelines" section.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Endowment for the Humanities
http://www.neh.gov/
Grants Management
http://www.neh.gov/manage/index.html
Apply for a Grant
http://www.neh.gov/grants/index.html
Try this source for current information about the NEH, its programs, application guidelines, deadline information, and other administrative information.
The Endowment for the Humanities provides grants for projects in four funding areas: preserving and providing access to cultural resources, education, research, and public programs.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Gallery of Art
Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts Fellowships
http://www.nga.gov/resources/casva.htm
Fellows have access to the notable resources represented by the collections of the National Gallery, its library and photographic archives as well as the Library of Congress and other specialized research libraries and collections in Washington. Lectures, colloquia, and informal discussions complement the fellowship program.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Historical Records and Publications Commission
http://www.archives.gov/grants/index.html
Each year the NHPRC receives an appropriation from Congress from which it makes grants. The Commission meets in November and in May to establish policy and to recommend to the Archivist of the United States grants it believes should be funded. The Commission's administrative staff at the National Archives and Records Administration implements its policies and recommendations, provides assistance and advice to potential applicants, and advises the Commission on proposals. NHPRC has statutory authorization through fiscal year 2005 to receive up to $10 million in annual appropriations for grants.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/
Supports research involving reproductive, developmental, behavioral/social, and rehabilitative processes that determine health or optimize health among newsborns, infants, children, adults, families, and populations. Check out the section on Funding by NICHD.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
Funding Opportunities
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/funding/welcome.htm
Provides current NIJ Solicitations and Application Forms. Many of the forms are available for downloading.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Advanced Technology Programs
http://www.atp.nist.gov/
Contains informtion about how to apply, competitions, funded projects, etc. Projects are selected to promote the economic growth and competitiveness of U.S. business and industry by accelerating the development and commercialization of promising, high-risk technologies with substantial potential for enhancing U.S. economic growth.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Funding Opportunities
http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/grants.htm
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Institute on Aging
Grants & Training
http://www.nia.nih.gov/GrantsAndTraining/
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) supports research and research training related to aging. This site lists information on priorities and programs, the grant process, and funding opportunities, as well as information on research training support.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://www.nida.nih.gov/
Supports research that will a) increase understanding of the causes and consequences of drug abuse and b) reduce or eliminate durg use and abuse. Check out the funding section.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Institutes of Health
Grants and Funding Opportunities
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/
Options include:
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Institutes of Health
Guide for Grants and Contracts Search Engine
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/index.html
The official document for announcing the availability of NIH funds for biomedical and behavioral research and research training and disseminating policy and administrative information. Provided by the NIH Office of Extramural Research.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Institutes of Health
Internet Guide
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/internet_guide.htm
This handout provides a list of useful URL web site addresses for organizations/individuals, interested in applying for, and receiving, grants from the National Institutes of Health. The sites provide pertinent information on policies, procedures, and issues, as they pertain to the grants and cooperative program. This information should be useful to institutions of higher education, for-profit institutions as well as non-profit institutions. Please use this helpful information as a source of reference on issues concerning grant funding opportunities.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Institutes of Health
Office of Extramural Research Funding Opportunities
http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/oer.htm
Information about NIH ongoing grant programs and special initiatives is available at this site. Included are application instructions and forms, guidelines for various grant programs, e.g., fellowships (F series), regular research projects (R series), research career development awards (K series) and identification of contacts at the NIH awarding institutes and centers.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
The National Institutes of Health
Research and Training Opportunities
http://www.training.nih.gov/
Contains the latest news about clinical and research training opportunities at NIH. At the site, information is available on clinical and postdoctoral training, NIH tenure-track openings, and it provides the NIH Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Opportunities Catalog which chronicles research being conducted in all NIH laboratories. The web site links to all NIH institute and laboratory home pages, provides a calendar of events, and offers links to many other areas as well.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Library of Medicine
Extramural Programs (Grants and Other Assistance Mechanisms)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/extramural.html
Well-designed Web site with National Library of Medicine program announcements, grants awarded, fact sheets on extramural programs, and on-line application forms
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Grants Management Division
http://www.ofa.noaa.gov/~grants/
This site describes NOAA's major grant programs and provides information for applicants.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
National Sea Grant College Program
http://www.nsgo.seagrant.org/
The National Sea Grant College Program sponsors a variety of marine research, outreach and education projects, primarily through the 30 state Sea Grant Programs. Each program announces the availability of funding on an annual or biannual basis. Please contact the local program for information about funded projects and the possibility for funding.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Park Service
Historic Preservation Services
http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/
Programs covered include: American Battlefield Protection Program, Historic Preservation Fund, Tribal Preservation Program, and Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
http://www.nsf.gov/
Click here to access the National Science Foundation Home Page or one of the following options:
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The National Science Foundation
Active Funding Opporunities
http://www.nsf.gov/home/ebulletin/
A website publication that provides up-to-date information on deadlines and target dates for NSF programs.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Browse Funding Opportunities
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/browse_all_funding.jsp
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National Science Foundation (NSF)
Fastlane
https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/fastlane.jsp
FastLane is an interactive real-time system used to conduct NSF business over the Internet. FastLane is for official NSF use only.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Science Foundation
Find Funding
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/
The National Science Foundation makes grants and awards in a wide variety of areas. Either search all active programs or select a specific program.
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National Science Foundation (NSF)
Getting Started on Fastlane
https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/a0/about/10steps.htm
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
MyNSF
Formerly called Custom News Service
http://www.nsf.gov/home/cns/index.cfm
For your information, NSF now offers an electronic current awareness service to keep you informed about grant opportunities as soon as they become available.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
http://www.ntia.doc.gov
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/otiahome/otiahome.html
NTIA offers a variety of assistance to the public in the telecommunications arena. Forms of assistance include grants, training, information, and research services that promote greater public participation in the development of telecommunications and information technology and services.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
NCURA Research Funding Agencies
http://www.ncura.edu/content/regions_and_neighborhoods/resources/research_funding_agencies.php
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Occupational of Safety and Health Administration
Susan Harwood Training Grant Program
http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/ote/sharwood.html
OSHA awards grants to nonprofit organizations on a competitive basis through its Susan Harwood Training Grant Program. Grants are awarded to provide training and education programs or to develop training materials for employers and workers on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety and health hazards in their workplaces. OSHA selects the safety and health topics and holds a national competition to award grants in two different categories: Targeted Topic Training and Training Materials Development.
(Last checked 0915/05)
Office of Minority Health Resource Center (OMH-RC) Funding Opportunities and Resources
http://www.omhrc.gov/
The OMHRC, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service Division, provides free searches on funding and other issues related to minority health. For more information, call 1-800-444-6472. Check out the web site for a funding database which will search through funding resources (books), grants, foundations, or financial aid sources for you.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Office of Naval Research
http://www.onr.navy.mil/
The Office of Naval Research coordinates, executes, and promotes the science and technology programs of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through schools, universities, government laboratories, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations. It provides technical advice to the Chief of Naval Operations and the Secretary of the Navy and works with industry to improve technology manufacturing processes.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Office of Personnel Management
e-Scholar
http://www.studentjobs.gov/e-scholar.asp
The e-Scholar website was unveiled in April 2003 by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). It provides information about hundreds of federally-funded education scholarships, fellowships, grants, internships, and cooperative programs valued at more than $400 million. The site contains information for both students - from high school students through doctoral students - and career professionals.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities
http://www.pcah.gov/
The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities has funding opportunities focusing on programs in youth arts and humanities learning; preservation and conservation; special events; and expansion of international cultural relations.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Senator Debbie Stabenow's Grant Assistance and Procurement Page
http://stabenow.senate.gov/services/grants.htm
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Small Business Administration
http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study
http://www.si.edu/ofg/ofgintro.htm
This book is published to provide information about the Smithsonian Institution's fellowships, internships, and research resources.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/index.html
http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/index.aspx
SAMHSA has several programs that offer discretionary grant funding. The primary source of funds is the Knowledge Development and Application (KD&A) program. The goal of this program is to develop new knowledge about ways to improve the prevention and treatment of substance abuse and mental illness, and to work with State and local governments as well as providers, families, and consumers to apply that knowledge effectively in everyday practice. KD&A grants will not provide operating funds for service programs, except as required by the knowledge development activity. However, SAMHSA does have other programs available to fund some crucial services programs.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
U.S. Fire Administration
Guide to Federal Resources for Emergency Services Departments
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/grants/fedguide/
The programs listed below have been complied by USFA from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) to assist emergency services departments in locating resources provided by the Federal government. Approximately 130 programs and resources of interest to emergency services departments have been identified, including direct financial support in the form of grants, loans, donations and reimbursements; technical and operational assistance; training; and information resources. A guide on how to develop and write a grant proposal is also included.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Grants at a Glance
http://grants.fws.gov/
The Fish and Wildlife Service administers a variety of natural resource assistance grants to governmental, public and private organizations, groups and individuals. Following, are links to information about and applications for available grants.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
U.S. Geological Survey
Contracts and Grants Administration
http://www.usgs.gov/contracts/index.html
(Last checked 05/14/08)
U.S. Geological Survey
External Research Program
http://erp-web.er.usgs.gov/
(Last checked 05/14/08)
USAGov A-Z Department and Agency Web Links
http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/Federal/All_Agencies/index.shtml
Want to know if another federal agency has a web site? Click here for additional possibilities.
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USAGov for Nonprofits
http://www.usa.gov/Business/Nonprofit.shtml
Portal focuses on resources for nonprofit organizations including agency-specific nonprofit resources; fundraising and outreach, grants, loans and other assistance; and tax information.
(Last checked 05/14/08)
A Note About Government Grant Scams
Secrets Revealed! Let Uncle Sam Pay Your Bills!
How Misleading Advertising Is Feeding A Nationwide Boom in Government Grant Scams
The business of government grants is thriving. Companies selling guides to government grants -- and scam artists peddling "guaranteed" government grants -- are profiting from the false notion that the government has billions of dollars available to help people pay their credit-card bills and other expenses. This is due, in part, to the exaggerations and misleading claims spread by Matthew Lesko and the nationwide network of Lesko distributers....(Excerpt) A report by the New York State Consumer Protection Board, Dec. 2004, 33pp.
For more information about Lesko, see an article by Dave Jamieson called "The Culler of Money" appearing in the Washington (DC) City Paper, June 17–23, 2005.
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There's a Scam Artist Born Every Minute. Yeesh. The Nigerian scam apparently wasn't enough for the con artists who troll the Internet and roam the nation's phone systems. Now they're telling people they're from the "Government Grant Association" or the "Federal Government Grant Information Center," and if you only fork over $250, you'll get an $8,000 grant from Uncle Sam. Please don't be suckered by this. Source: GovExec.com FedBlog, Dec. 23, 2004.
Michigan Attorney General Warns Consumers about "Government Grant"
A Florida-based company that claims to assist consumers in obtaining government grants faces legal action for misleading sales tactics in violation of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act and telemarketing provisions of the Home Solicitation Act, Attorney General Mike Cox announced today.
In a Notice of Intended Action (NIA), Cox alleges that Consumer Grants USA uses unfair and deceptive business practices by misleading telemarketing calls that promise government grants of $8,000 to $25,000 if consumers pay a $239 "processing fee." Consumers were asked by telemarketers to give their personal bank account information, permitting payment to be withdrawn directly from their bank account. After payment was withdrawn, consumers received an informational guidebook rather than the promised grant.
"It is disappointing that someone would mislead people about opportunities involving government funding. Unfortunately, government grant schemes are nothing new. When a telemarketer, classified ad, or other offer requires up front payment in exchange for 'free money' or other promises that seem too good to be true, don't pay," Cox said. "Giving bank account numbers or other personal information over the phone to someone who calls is an invitation for fraud to occur. Authorizing bank withdrawals over the phone should only be done when you place the call, and when the company is one that you know."
Consumer Grants USA does business under many different names, including Ultimate Funding, Consumer US Grant Guide, Customer Care Plus, and Federal Grant Information Center. Currently, the Better Business Bureau lists the company as having an unsatisfactory record because of a pattern of complaints about selling practices and refund issues.
Michigan consumers who want to file a complaint may go to www.michigan.gov/ag or call 1-877-765-8388. The Attorney General's office is particularly interested in hearing from Michigan residents who, despite being signed up for the National Do Not Call Registry, received calls from any Consumer Grants company. Calls by Consumer Grants USA to Michigan consumers on the Registry is a violation of State and federal law. You may sign up for the National Do Not Call Registry at www.donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222.
Source: Michigan Newswire, Nov. 17, 2004
Federal Government Grants : No Free Lunch
http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/weekly/aa060400a.htm
Contrary to what a very popular book and TV ad say, the U.S. government is not giving away "free grant" money. A grant is not a Christmas present. According to American Government & Politics, by Jay M. Shafritz, a grant is, "A form of gift that entails certain obligations on the part of the grantee and expectations on the part of the grantor." The key word there is obligations. Getting a government grant will get you loads of them and not fulfilling them will grant you a load of legal troubles. Source: About.com's Guide to Government Information.
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The Myth of Free Government Money: A Perennial and Pernicious Scam. Why do so many entrepreneurs believe in the Tooth Fairy?
http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/0001/sa000111.htm
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