Grant Applicants
The following resources are for people seeking information or assistance applying for Federal Grants. Please contact our office for additional information or assistance.
Grants Resources
- USA.gov Benefits, Grants and Loans pages
- The following is compiled by the Congressional Research Service.
Grant seekers can find and apply for discretionary funding opportunities posted by federal agencies at Grants.gov. This website makes the grant application process faster and easier. Grants.gov provides services for individuals as well as businesses, nonprofits, including:
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) provides a full listing of all federal programs available to state and local governments; federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi- public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.
Benefits.gov (via Department of Labor)
Includes information on over 1,000 government assistance programs, and how to apply. Covers direct payment, loan, insurance, training, or other services.
Student Aid on the Web (Department of Education)
Information on funding education beyond high school, including grants, loans, and work-study assistance to qualified students.
USA.gov for Business (GSA)
Includes contracting with the U.S. government, international trade and exporting, and small business. See also financial assistance links at the Small Business Administration website.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Consumer Alert
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.
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.
Am I eligible for a grant?
To check your eligibility to receive a grant, follow the steps at Applicant Eligibility at Grants.gov.
How do I register?
For grants on behalf of a business, nonprofit, etc., follow the steps to Register as an Organization at Grants.gov.
If you are looking for grants on behalf of an individual, follow the steps to Register as an Individual at Grants.gov.
Where can I find grant writing tips?
Additional resources for grantseekers can be found here. If you are interested in how to develop and write a grant proposal, you can find that here.
To better develop a grant proposal, search a department or agency's Home Page (A-Z index of U.S. Departments and Agencies - General Services Administration) to learn more about its programs and objectives. The site USA.gov also links to Government Benefits, Grants and Financial Aid.
Small Business Resources
Please see below resources and links to federal and state agencies providing assistance to small businesses.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Resources:
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps Americans start, build, and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam. The SBA strives to aid, counsel, assist, and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. The SBA offers services including:
- Resources for starting and managing your business;
- Loans and grants;
- Technical assistance;
- Contracting; and
- Programs for women, minorities, and veterans.
Stay up to date with the latest from the federal Small Business Administration. Sign up for their newsletter here.
Starting a New Business
- SBA.gov - Step-by-step business guide
- USA.Gov - Resources on starting and managing a business
- Business.usa.gov - Business Resources from A-Z
- SBA Office of Veterans Business Development - Supports veterans in the business community
- Women's Business Resources - Training, counseling, and resources to help start and grow successful businesses.
- Connect With Local Resources - Find business resources to help you in your zip code area.
- Center for Veterans Enterprise - Assists veterans and answers questions related to veteran-owned businesses.