Welcome to USGrants.org - your one-stop portal to find and apply for government grants, stimulus packages, and funding opportunities from your local state and federal government agencies.

Quick Facts about Government Grants

  • The United States government has been issuing various types of grants for centuries.
  • The end goal of allocating funding in grants is to stimulate the economy by creating new jobs and supporting businesses, large or small.
  • Once granted and released, the government does not require recipients to repay the funding amount. (free money)
  • Every funding opportunity comes with requirements the applicants need to follow. In addition, the majority of funding opportunities are for new and existing businesses & organizations. Therefore, not everyone or every business is eligible to receive grants.
  • The majority of public funding opportunities can be found on www.grants.gov - the official website for government grants in the United States.

 

Inside USGrants.org Applicants Portal

  • Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
  • Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
  • Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
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Common Types of Government Grants

  • Small Business Grants - A significant portion of federal grant funding is for businesses and corporations, large or small. The Small Business Administration (SBA - www.sba.gov) oversees SBA Grants and has worked together with public and private funding agencies and organizations to offer grants focused on scientific research and development (R&D), technology innovation, and job creation.
  • Pell Grants (Education Grants) - The government invests in education. This type of grant is specifically targeted at pro-profit and not-for-profit organizations and institutions in the education sector to create learning opportunities and improve education quality.
  • College Grants - Many post-secondary institutions (colleges and universities) offer monetary awards in scholarships and grants for students. Requirements for applying for these grants will vary from institution to institution.
  • HUD (Housing) Grants - The government offers financial incentives for developers in the public housing sector. Small businesses looking to expand may also be qualified for certain opportunities. The government does not provide financial support for personal home renovation/repair needs.
  • Veteran Grants - The government offers many financial incentives to assist veterans to adapt back to society.
  • Grants for Women - The government has made available many funding opportunities to help women-owned, or women-led businesses capitalize on opportunities. The goal is to diversify markets and promote equal growth globally.

Typical Government Grants Application (Grant Writing) Process

In order to receive funding from government agencies and funding organizations, applicants go through the following process/lifecycle:

  1. Searching for opportunities
  2. Registering for an account on grants.gov
  3. Preparing for the application package
  4. Submitting the application package
  5. Monitoring the status of the application
  6. Receiving the Notice of Award
  7. Reporting status and spending progress back to the funding agency

 

Applicants often face challenges in finding the eligible opportunities to apply for. In addition, poorly prepared application packages often result in rejected applications. In our applicants portal, we have step-by-step videos to guide you along the application process.


Submitting an Application Package as an Individual

  1. Find a funding opportunity that is available for individuals and obtain the funding opportunity number.
  2. Complete the registration form as an individual on grants.gov and obtain a username and password.
  3. Submit the application package containing all of the materials required by the funding opportunity. Obtain a tracking number.
  4. Track the status of the application with the tracking number.

 

Apply for Grants as an Individual

 


Submitting an Application Package as an Organization

  1. Obtain a DUNS number. This is a unique 9-digit identification number provided by Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) for your organization. This is a mandatory step and will take up to 2 business days to complete.
  2. Register with the System for Award Management (SAM). The United States utilizes SAM to manage funding applications for organizations. This is a mandatory step and will take up to 4 weeks to complete.
  3. Complete the registration form as an organization on grants.gov and obtain a username and password.
  4. Submit the application package containing all of the materials required by the funding opportunity. Obtain a tracking number.
  5. Track the status of the application with the tracking number.

 

Apply for Grants as an Organization

 


Applicant Expectations

Applying and receiving government grants is not a quick funding option. The time it takes for you to receive the money depends on the number of applicants and the response time of the issuing agency or organization. On average, it takes up to 6 months, and sometimes up to a year, for a grant application to be reviewed, approved, issued, and released.


Tips on Grant Applications / Grant Writing

  1. Read the grant application carefully.
  2. Understand all the requirements thoroughly and make sure you are eligible.
  3. Write a strong, convincing, and concise summary statement.
  4. Create an outline for your proposal in a logical order.
  5. Write your proposal with details. Go beyond the requirements.
  6. Format your proposal to help the grant issuer read, such as images, infographics, tables, and lists.
  7. Proofread your proposal three times minimum and by three different individuals.
  8. Add a cover letter to your application package.
  9. Show your application package to 3 other individuals outside of your organization and see if they can be convinced of your plans and requests.
  10. Submit both digital and hard copies of your application package well before the deadline.

 

Inside USGrants.org Applicants Portal

  • Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
  • Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
  • Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Access Applicants Portal

 

Recently Published Government Funding Opportunities:

Funding Opportunity
Evaluate STEADI-based Fall Prevention in Assisted Living Facilities (Apply for RFA CE 25 027)

Funding Number: RFA CE 25 027
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $700,000
Strengthening Strategic Information, program implementation and Capacity Building in order to reduce morbidity and mortality in the Republic of South Africa under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). (Apply for CDC RFA GH13 134003CONT16)

Funding Number: CDC RFA GH13 134003CONT16
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Category: Health
Funding Amount: Case Dependent
FY2024 Historic Preservation Fund- History of Equal Rights- Preservation Grants (Apply for P24AS00529)

Funding Number: P24AS00529
Agency: National Park Service
Category: Other
Funding Amount: $750,000
NHLBI Emerging Investigator Award (EIA) (R35 Clinical Trial Optional) (Apply for RFA HL 26 003)

Funding Number: RFA HL 26 003
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Category: Health
Funding Amount: Case Dependent
Development Innovation Ventures: Stage 4 Awards Annual Program Statement (APS) (Apply for 7200AA24APS00003)

Funding Number: 7200AA24APS00003
Agency: Agency for International Development
Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Amount: Case Dependent
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (Apply for G24AS00157)

Funding Number: G24AS00157
Agency: Geological Survey
Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Amount: $234,194
Development of Novel Nonsteroidal Contraceptive Methods (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (Apply for RFA HD 25 008)

Funding Number: RFA HD 25 008
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Category: Health, Income Security and Social Services
Funding Amount: $300,000
C4ISR, Information Operations, Cyberspace Operations and Information Technology System Research, Cryogenics and Quantum Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) (Apply for N66001 23 S 4702)

Funding Number: N66001 23 S 4702
Agency: Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Amount: Case Dependent
Limited Competition: Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Bioinformatics Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (Apply for RFA RM 23 020)

Funding Number: RFA RM 23 020
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $1,500,000
Small Business Transition Grant For Early Career Scientists (R42 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (Apply for RFA CA 23 035)

Funding Number: RFA CA 23 035
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Category: Education, Health
Funding Amount: Case Dependent

 

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