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Assistance Listings at SAM.gov
(General Services Administration)
Official descriptions of more than 2,200 federal assistance programs
(including grants, loans, and other financial and nonfinancial
assistance) can be found on
SAM.gov. The website is produced by the General Services Administration
(GSA) and it houses federal assistance listings previously found on
the now-retired Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA). Each
federal assistance program has a corresponding CFDA program number;
these CFDA numbers are still used as numerical program identifiers.
Descriptions are updated by departments and agencies, and they cover
authorizing legislation, objectives, and eligibility and compliance
requirements. For current notices of funding availability, see
Grants.gov
or
FedConnect
.
Grants.gov
(via Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Federal grants website that allows eligible grantseekers (see
Who is eligible for a Grant?
) to find and apply for current competitive grant opportunities from
ALL federal agencies. Grantseekers can check on notices of funding
availability (NOFAs) posted in the last 7 days; access RSS feeds of
grant opportunities; and apply for federal grants through a unified
process by downloading the application and submitting online. The
website guides grantseekers in registering with
System for Award Management
(SAM), and registering with Grants.gov to apply and to track
applications. Also see the
FedConnect
website for additional grants and contracts opportunities.
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 federal financial assistance and may direct federal
development. For help in identifying state-level grants, other state
government agencies websites may be found at
State and Local Agencies
.
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A-Z Index of
U.S.
Department and Agencies
(General Services Administration)
To better develop a grant proposal, search a department or
agency's Home Page to learn more about its programs and
objectives. The site
USA.gov
also links to
Government Benefits, Grants and Loans
.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Funding
(Department of Energy)
Grants are EERE's primary funding vehicle for businesses,
industries, universities and others. Most EERE grants are
awarded on merit on a competitive basis. See also EERE
Financial Opportunities
and listings on
Grants.gov
or
FedConnect
. For state-by-state information on state, local, utility, and
federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy
efficiency, search
DSIRE
(Database of State Incentives for Renewables and
Efficiency).
DHS Financial Assistance
(Department of Homeland Security)
Most Homeland Security non-disaster grant programs are
designated for state and local governments and specific entities
such as colleges, etc. Unsolicited applications from individuals
are generally not accepted. Includes Urban Area Security
Initiative, Citizens Corps, Medical Response System, Operation
Stonegarden (border security), Infrastructure Protection.
Contact homeland security
State Offices
. Programs for firefighters may be found at
Assistance to Firefighters
.
USA.gov for Businesses and Nonprofits
(
GSA
)
Includes contracting with the federal government, international
trade and exporting, and small business. See also financial
assistance links at the
Small Business Administration
website.
Federal Contract Opportunities
(
GSA
)
Official website posting business, contracting, and procurement
opportunities with the federal government. Search options
include an advanced search form for more targeted filtering of
current opportunities.
Student Aid on the Web
(Department of Education)
Financial assistance for education beyond high school is
generally "needs-based" and often includes loans and
work-study, in addition to some grants. College and university
applications, websites, and brochures usually include financial
aid information for prospective and incoming students.
Benefits.gov
(
via Department of Labor
)
Government grants are not direct assistance to individuals, but
fund state and local programs providing help to those in need.
This online screening site can be used to identify state and
local government benefits and how to apply. Covers direct
payments, loans, insurance, training, or other services.
FTC Consumer Alert
(Federal Trade Commission)
The FTC warns consumers to beware of paying "processing
fees" for information that is available free to the public.
Ads claiming federal grants are available for home repairs, home
business, unpaid bills, or other personal expenses are often a
scam.
OMB
Grants Management Website
(Office of Management and Budget)
OMB
establishes government-wide grants management policies and
guidelines through circulars and common rules.
OMB
Circulars
are cited in SAM.gov Assistance Listing program
descriptions and may be printed out full text.
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Candid Grants Space
Gateway to information about private funding sources, the
grantseeking process, guidelines on writing a grant proposal,
addresses of state libraries with grants reference collections,
and links to other useful websites. Candid maintains a
comprehensive
Foundation Directory Online
database on foundations; produces print and electronic
directories and guides; conducts research and publishes studies
in the field; and offers a variety of training and educational
seminars.
Grants Resources by State
(Grantsmanship Center)
Click on state map to find links to information about a state's
foundations, community foundations, corporate giving programs
and the state's home page.
Community Foundations There are more than 750 community foundations in the U.S., which are grantmaking public charities dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined local geographic area. The Council on Foundations has a listing of community foundations by state.
Also see these Congressional Research Service reports available to the public: