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Applying for Federal Grants

Grants.gov is the federal government's online application system. It provides one central portal where organizations and individuals can electronically find and apply for more than $400 billion in federal grants. Grants.gov is the access point for more than 1,000 grant programs offered by the 26 federal agencies that make grants.

Grants.gov also provides basic information about federal grants.

• What is a grant?

• Who is eligible?

• Frequently-Asked Questions

• User Guides

• Glossary

The first step in applying for grants through Grants.gov is registration. This is a multistep process and requires at least two weeks to complete. Registration must be completed before you can apply. Start on this now—don't wait until right before your deadline!
 

Related Resources

Preparing a Grant Proposal
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) outlines five steps in the proposal writing process and provides links to other relevant Web sites.

Tips on Writing a Grant Proposal
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lists tips on writing a grant proposal and guidance for creating a grant budget.

Fundraising, Grants, and Grant Writing
A list of resources from the National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC) that provides information about fundraising, how to find available grants, and how to write grant proposals to support child care programs.

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