Grants.gov is a place to find and apply for federal grants. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is the managing partner for Grants.gov. The United States Government does not require payment, of any kind, to receive federal grants. Search Grants.gov for federal grants by keywords or more specific criteria. All discretionary grants offered by the 26 federal grant-making agencies can be found on Grants.gov.
Disclaimer: The information provided using this website is intended for general summary information purposes only. It is not intended to replace the guidelines of any funder. Each funder will provide guidelines that outline their strategic focus to address a specific need; therefore, we do not guarantee the outcome of any potential grant application. It is suggested that direct contact be made with the funders for details, current information, official documents, funding cycles and availability.
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Ideas
Seeking resources is a cumbersome process. There are several keys to writing a successful case, supporting your funding request, and understanding the differences in proposals written for different audiences.
Remember these ten tips:
- Contacts – Create a list of employee/board member contacts with financial institutions.
- Research – Research companies within your geographic area and identify past projects.
- Catalogue – Make a list of companies and begin searching their websites for application guidelines and eligibility requirements.
- Calendar – Secure grant deadlines and organize your human resources for submittals.
- Partnership – Collaborate with other service providers to strengthen the application.
- Proposal – Follow the guidelines or develop a standard proposal when unavailable. Typical categories include:
- Summary of the Proposal
- Agency Description
- Need for the Project
- Project Description
- Evaluation; Financial Information
- Project Budget
- List of Board Members and Proof of not-for-profit or public tax status
- Results – Show your quantitative results (client data) and have clear objectives.
- Recognition – Document your achievements in the community and stay current.
- Leverage – Show how much has been raised and use a combination of funding sources.
- Updates – Check the funder’s website for application updates and confirm due dates.