--Last Updated 5/3/2007
Federal Grants:
The Federal Government is the largest grant making body in the field. There are 15 different types of grants, but the main types are:
- Formula or "Block" Grants: Non-competitive grants where the funds are allocated according to a set of criteria usually specific to a problem area or geographic region.
- Non-Formula or "Project / Research Grants": These are the competitive grants that are awarded by various U.S. Agencies. The grant seeker sets up the project design, but the applications are often long and tedious. Applications are also peer reviewed and take about 3-6 months for response time.
- Others: Other types of assistance are explained on the US Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance website: ( http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.TYP_ASSISTANCE_DYN.show ).
Many are Government Contract Opportunities ( http://www.fedbizopps.gov) and Direct Loans programs ( http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DirectLoan/index.html).Where to Find Government Grants:
On-Line Federal Grant Directories:
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
http://12.46.245.173/cfda/cfda.html
Grants.gov
This is the main Government site to search and for some apply on-line for grant opportunities.
http://www.grants.gov
Federal Registrar:
When grant programs are up for review or change, the comments are published in the federal registrar, use this tool to keep current.
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html
Library Sources:
Federal Grants Management Handbook (Vol. 1&2)
R658.15209 Federal (SP-On display "Nonprofit Reference")
This binder explains about the grant process, from how to prepare a proposal, to the evaluation and selection criteria. Also provides extensive information about managing the grant (reporting, auditing, etc.).
Government Assistance Almanac 2004-2005 (18th ed.)
R353.0082 Government (SP - On display "Nonprofit Reference")
A comprehensive guide to over 1,577 Federal Financial and Domestic programs. Includes analysis of program and funding, agency contact information, and a comprehensive master index.
Guide to Federal Funding for Government & Nonprofits (Vol. 1&2 +bulletins)
R353.00752 Guide (SP - On display "Nonprofit Reference")
This binder contains a great index that makes searching the CDFA easier. It is updated quarterly, with monthly bulletins, and can be used to search for grant programs, and keep up to date with news and changes.
*When you find a grant opportunity you may be interested in write down the CFDA number this will make searching easier as you go between different websites and sources.
Also Search the Grant making Agency's Website for further information:
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/busp/bprogs.htm (loan & grant program)
Department of Commerce (DOC)
http://www.commerce.gov/grants.html (Grant Opportunities)
http://www.commerce.gov/contracts.html (Contracting Opportunities)
Department of Defense (DOD)
http://www.defenselink.mil/Contracts/ (Contracts)
http://www.defenselink.mil/other_info/business.html (Contracting with DOD)
Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml?src=rt (Grants & Contracts)
http://www.ed.gov/finaid/landing.jhtml?src=rt (Financial Aid)
Department of Energy (DOE)
http://www.energy.gov/r&dsupport.htm (Research Grants)
http://www.energy.gov/supportforschools.htm (Educational Support)
Department of Health and Human Services (DOH&HS)
http://www.hhs.gov/grants/index.shtml (Grant information)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
http://www.dhs.gov/xopnbiz/grants/ (Grants)
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
http://www.hud.gov/groups/grantees.cfm (Info. for Grantees/Non-Profits)
http://www.hud.gov/grants/index.cfm (Grants Page)
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpo/index.cfm (Contracts)
Department of Justice (DOJ)
http://www.usdoj.gov/10grants/index.html (Grant Information)
Office of Justice Programs
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/fundopps.htm (Grant Kit & Information)
Department of Labor (DOL)
http://www.dol.gov/dol/business.htm (Grant and Contact Information)
Department of State
http://fa.statebuy.state.gov/?menu_id=43 (Federal Assistance Grants)
Department of Treasury
http://www.ustreas.gov/offices/management/dcfo/osdbu/ (Contracts)
Department of Transportation (DOT)
http://www.dot.gov/index.cfm (Main Page)
http://www.dot.gov/ost/m60/grant/ (Grants)
Department of Veteran Affairs
http://www.va.gov/ (Veteran Benefits)
Independent Agencies:
Corporation for National & Community Service
http://www.nationalservice.gov/for_organizations/funding/index.asp (Funding Opportunities)
http://www.nationalservice.gov/for_organizations/manage/index.asp (Manage Current Grants)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/nonprof.htm (Resources for Non-Profits)
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/grants.htm (Grants & Fellowships)
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/doingbusiness.htm (Contracts)
General Services Administration (GSA)
http://www.computers.fed.gov/Public/home.asp (Computers for Learning)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
http://www.imls.gov/applicants/applicants.shtm (grant information)
National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA)
http://www.nasa.gov/about/research/index.html(Research)
http://www.nasa.gov/about/business/index.html (Contracts)
National Archives & Records Administration (NARA)
http://www.archives.gov/grants/index.html (Grant Information)
National Endowment for the Arts
http://arts.endow.gov/grants/index.html (Grant Information)
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
http://www.neh.gov/National Institute of Health (NIH)
http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/
National Science Foundation (NSF)
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/ (Funding)
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=gpg (Grant Proposal Guide)
Small Business Administration (SBA)
http://www.sba.gov/services/financialassistance/grants/index.html (Grant & Loan Information)
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/cross-cutting_programs/private_voluntary_cooperation/ (PVC-ASHA)
For more information and links:
Federal Funds Express
http://www.house.gov/ffr/resources_all.shtml