Welcome to Senator Salazar’s Grants and Federal Assistance Information Web
page, prepared by the Congressional Research Service for
Members of Congress, which gives guidance and Internet resources on Federal
grants and non-financial assistance, as well as on private foundation funding.
How to Best
Find Information:
Find funding
programs and learn how to write grant proposals:
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Search or browse the Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) by Keyword and other indexes for grants, loans, business
and nonfinancial help.
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Contact Federal office given in CFDA program description: if indicated, use CFDA Appendix IV: Federal Agency or Local Office Addresses
(by Agency or by State).
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Search Federal Web sites for special grantseekers such as Business.gov, FirstGov for Government to Government, or FirstGov for Nonprofits.
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Check current Federal grants
postings at Grants.gov
and apply online.
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Search also foundations for project funding: use the Foundation Center Web site or Foundation Center book collections in libraries to identify
national, State, and community foundations.
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Learn how to write grant proposals: follow CFDA's Developing and Writing Grant Proposals, or take the
Foundation Center Proposal Writing Short Course.
Key Federal
Funding Sources
Grants.gov (via Dept.
of Health and Human Services)
Federal grants Web site 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. For full Federal
program descriptions, see CFDA below.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (General Services Administration)
The Catalog (CFDA), issued annually and updated continuously on the Web,
describes some 1500 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.
Catalog Indexes and Listings
(GSA )
Although keyword searching is often a good place to start, also browse by broad
subject (Functional Area), by Federal Department or Agency, or by Beneficiary
to identify more Federal funding programs. CFDA program descriptions refer to
local and regional Federal office addresses, to related programs, and to Office
of Management and Budget circulars, all available full text on the Internet.
Developing and Writing Grant Proposals (CFDA)
Guidance in formulating Federal grant applications, including initial proposal
development, basic components of a proposal, review recommendations, and
referral to Federal guidelines and literature.
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.
State 'Single Points of Contact' (Office of Management and Budget)
Under Executive Order 12372, some States require Federal grants applicants 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 may provide guidance to grantseekers. For help in
identifying State-level grants, other State government agencies Web sites
include: the Library of Congress' State and Local Governments Resource Page and National Association of State Development Agencies.
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).
Related
Federal Resources
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.
FirstGov for Nonprofits
(General Services Administration)
Links to Federal department and agency information and service for nonprofit
organizations, including fundraising and outreach, grants, loans and other
assistance, laws and regulations, management and operations, online services,
registration and licensing, and tax information.
Centers for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives)
The Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban
Development, Justice, and Labor operate a number of programs to serve Americans
in need for which faith-based and community organizations may apply. Consult Guidance to Faith-Based and Community Organizations on Partnering
with the Federal Government and Federal Funds for Organizations That Help Those in Need. Many
are "formula grants" made available to States and local governments,
which in turn award grants to grassroots and local organizations. To learn
about them, contact local and State agencies responsible for managing these
programs.
Business.gov (Small
Business Administration)
Small Business Administration Web page covers business development, laws and
regulations, international trade, work place issues, and buying and selling.
Federal Register
(National Archives)
The 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 CFDA" in Search Terms box.
Federal Funding Report (House Information
Resources)
Weekly 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.
OMB Grants Management Web Site
(Office of Management and Budget)
OMB establishes government-wide grants management policies and guidelines
through circulars and common rules. OMB Circulars are cited in Catalog program
descriptions and may be printed out fulltext.
Private
& Corporate Funding Sources
The Foundation Center
Gateway 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.
The Grantseeking Process
Guide to Funding Research and Resources
Proposal Writing Short Course (also in Spanish and French)
Foundation Finder Search for information about more than
70,000 private and community foundations.
Web Sites of Community Foundations (by State)
Foundation Center Cooperating Collections (by State) Free funding information available
in libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit centers nationwide.
The Grantsmanship Center
(TGCI)
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.
Additional
Sources
Geographic Tracking of Federal
Funds
Two U.S. Census Bureau publications are the Federal government's primary
printed documents detailing the geographic distribution of Federal monies to
States and Counties:
Federal Aid to States
FAS details actual expenditures of Federal grant funds to State and local
governments. Figures are presented to the State level by program area and
agency.
Consolidated Federal Funds Report
In CFFR, 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)
Resource page, compiled for congressional offices, covering public and private
Web links under funding categories such as:
- Where to Find Federal Grants
- How to Apply for Grants
- Help with Managing the Grant Process
- Foundations
- Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
- Corporate Charitable Giving
- Small Business Resources
- International Trade & Development
- State & Local Govt. Funding Resources
- Disaster Assistance
- Money for College
- Scholarships - Specific Fields of Study
- Internships/Summer Employment
- Computers for Schools and Communities
- Other Educational Resources
- Surplus & Unclaimed Property
- Consumer Protection
- Demographic and Statistical Resources
- Other Helpful Resources
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