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Grants.gov
Grants.gov
Grants.gov is your source to FIND and APPLY for federal government grants.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the
managing partner for Grants.gov, an initiative that is having an
unparalleled impact on the grant community. Learn more about Grants.gov
and determine if you are eligible for grant opportunities offered on this
site.
About grants.gov
Grants.gov was established as a governmental resource named the E-Grants
Initiative, part of the President's 2002 Fiscal Year Management Agenda to
improve government services to the public.
The concept has its origins in the Federal Financial Assistance Management
Improvement Act of 1999, also known as Public Law 106-107. Public Law
106-107 has since sunset and is now known as the Grants Policy Committee
(GPC).
consists of grants policy experts from across the Federal government.
GPC's vision is to improve the effectiveness of Federal financial
assistance by:
Simplifying the application process
Streamlining financial assistance award and administration
Improving quality and timeliness of information related to
assistance
Improving stewardship of Federal dollars
The GPC is committed to serving the best interests of the grants community
by continually identifying opportunities to improve Federal financial
assistance. The GPC's improvement efforts gained significant momentum when
the committee assumed responsibility for implementing P.L. 106-107, the
Federal Financial Management Assistance Act of 1999. While P.L. 106-107
expired in November 2007, the GPC continues to build on this momentum,
advancing existing efforts and leveraging new opportunities to enhance
Federal financial assistance.
Overview
The GPC's focus is on improving the management of Federal financial
assistance government wide. To carry out their role, the committee
recommends financial assistance policies and practices to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) and coordinates related interagency
activities. The GPC, in collaboration with other Federal-wide grants
initiatives, is committed to serving the best interests of the grants
community by continually identifying opportunities to improve Federal
financial assistance.
Mission
The GPC's mission is to increase the effectiveness of Federal financial
assistance by providing useful policy and procedural recommendations to
OMB that balance the good stewardship of Federal dollars with reduced
burden on applicants, recipients, and Federal agencies.
Objectives
In order to achieve the GPC's goals, the GPC works toward the following
objectives:
Establishes and maintains consolidated and consistent OMB guidance
Recommends uniform forms and formats for applications and post-award
reports
Continually assesses the GPC's performance against its strategic plan
and make necessary changes to improve performance
Facilitates greater community input and outreach in streamlining
Federal financial assistance processes by maximizing involvement of both
Federal and non-Federal grant communities
Supports the professional development of the Federal workforce for
awarding and administering Federal financial assistance stakeholder
communities
Recommends standard and streamlined Federal-to-grantee business
processes
Makes recommendations to improve audit and oversight policies and
procedures
What is a Grant?
Grants are not benefits or entitlements. A federal grant is an award of
financial assistance from a federal agency to a recipient to carry out a
public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by a law of the United
States. Federal grants are not federal assistance or loans to individuals.
A federal grant may not used to acquire property or services for the
federal government's direct benefit. The 26 federal agencies offer over
1,000 grant programs annually in various categories.
Grant Categories
More than 1,000 grant programs are offered by the 26 federal grant-making
agencies, and these programs fall into 21 categories. Select any of the
categories below to learn more about specific grants and agencies. Some
agencies may be listed in multiple grant categories.
Agriculture
Arts
Business and Commerce
Community Development
Disaster Prevention and Relief
Education
Employment, Labor and Training
Energy
Environmental Quality
Food and Nutrition
Health
Housing
Humanities
Information and Statistics
Law, Justice and Legal Services
Natural Resources
Regional Development
Science and Technology
Social Services and Income Security
Transportation
Corporation for National and Community Service
The Corporation for National and Community Service is the nations largest
grant-maker supporting service and volunteering. Through Senior Corps,
AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America programs, the Corporation is a
catalyst for change and offers every American a chance to contribute
through service and volunteering.
Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce fosters and promotes the nations economic
development and technological advancement through vigilance in
international trade policy, domestic business policy and growth, and
promoting economic progress at all levels.
Department of Education
The Department of Education ensures equal access to education and promotes
educational excellence through coordination, management and accountability
in federal education programs. The Department works to supplement and
complement educational efforts on all levels, encouraging increased
involvement by the public, parents and students.
Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services is the federal governments
principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing
essential human services, especially to those who are least able to help
themselves.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
The Department of Housing and Urban Developments mission is to increase
homeownership, support community development and increase access to
affordable housing free from discrimination. HUD fulfills this mission
through high ethical standards, management and accountability, and by
forming partnerships with community organizations.
Department of the Interior
The Department of the Interior protects and provides access to the Nations
natural and cultural heritage, including responsibilities to Indian tribes
and island communities. Departmental goals include resource protection and
usage, overseeing recreational opportunities, serving communities and
excellence in management.
Department of Labor
The Department of Labor fosters and promotes the welfare of job seekers,
wage earners and retirees by improving their working conditions, advancing
their opportunities, protecting their retirement and health benefits and
generally protecting worker rights and monitoring national economic
measures.
Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportations mission is to ensure fast, safe,
efficient, accessible and convenient transportation that meets vital
national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American
people, today and into the future.
Department of the Treasury
The Department of Treasury is a steward of United States economic and
financial systems, and promotes conditions for prosperity and stability in
the U.S., and encourages prosperity and stability in the rest of the
world.
Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs strives for excellence in patient care
and veterans benefits for its constituents through high quality, prompt
and seamless service to United States veterans.
Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of
federal support for the nations 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The
Institute serves as a leader in providing services to enhance learning,
sustain cultural heritage and increase civic participation
National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to
supporting excellence in the arts; bringing the arts to all Americans and
providing leadership in arts education. The Endowment is the largest
national source of funds for the arts.
National Endowment for the Humanities
The National Endowment for the Humanities is an independent grant-making
agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting research,
education, preservation and public programs in the humanities.
National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency created
to promote the progress of science, to advance the national health,
prosperity, and welfare and to secure the national defense. The NSF
annually funds approximately 20 percent of basic, federally-supported
college and university research.
Small Business Administration
The Small Business Administration maintains and strengthens the nations
economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of
small businesses and by helping families and businesses recover from
national disasters.
Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration advances the economic security of the
nations people through compassionate and vigilant leadership in shaping
and managing Americas Social Security programs.
TRACK YOUR APPLICATION
APPLICANT Resources
There are several tools and documents available here to help you with
Grants.gov.
Applicant User Guide A detailed guide to registration, finding and
applying for grant opportunities.
Registration User Guide A detailed guide specifically focused on
registration.
Find and Apply for Grant Opportunities A detailed guide specifically
focused on finding and applying for grants.
Grants.gov Customer Service Process - A diagram depicting the procedures
the Grants.gov Contact Center follows when a customer calls for
assistance
Grants.gov Brochure Request Form Fill out this form if you would like to
request Grants.gov brochures. or if you have an upcoming event you would
like Grants.gov to attend. Email the completed form to support@grants.gov
and a representative will contact you.
Grants.gov Presentation Request Form Fill out this form if you have an
upcoming event you would like Grants.gov to attend or if you would like to
request a complimentary Grants.gov presentation on the Find and Apply
process. Email the completed form to support@grants.gov and a
representative will contact you.
Download Software Free downloads of software necessary to use Grants.gov.
Grants.gov Webcast Archive View archived webcasts that cover the benefits
of Grants.gov and the registration process.
Contact Center
Our Contact Center is open Monday - Friday, to help you with issues
regarding Grants.gov. From 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Eastern Time email
support@grants.gov
or call
1-800-518-4726
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