Government Grant Information Sources Express
Government grants do not come easy. However, if going after a federal grant is for you, the place to start is by finding out which "federalists" have the money.

Federal Grants - No Free Lunch
Resources for finding and getting grants. Also read about the federal grant process and find out why a grant is no Christmas present. From your About.com Gude.

Government Aid & Money – No Grant Needed
Where to find help with: Small Business Needs, Healthcare, Work or Career, Home Improvements, Hunger and Child Care or Family Needs. Find help from the government. From your About.com Gude.

Small Business Grants?
No Federal grants for starting a small business are currently available, but the SBA offers several low interest, flexible loans. From your About.com Gude.

Small Business Grants from the States
Unlike the federal government, the states do offer almost 200 direct grant programs for starting or growing a small business. Here you will find links to the business development resources of all 50 states.

U.S. Government Grant Information Sources
A handy list of Web sites offering detailed information on grants programs offered by the leading grant-making federal agencies. These links will lead you to information on how to determine eligibility and apply for grants. Necessary forms are available on most agency grants Web sites. From your About Guide.

Books on Student Loans and Grants, and Money Management
Money – don’t leave for college without it! In these books, college hopefuls, college students and parents of college students will find a wealth of money-finding and money-managing advice. Learn to find money for college, how to deal with paying off college loans and what to say to your kids when they call you from school – crying -- at midnight.

GovBenefits.gov
A great new Web site from the Department of Labor designed to help Americans determine their eligibility for 55 government benefits programs.

Nonprofit Charitable Organization
About.com Guide Stan Hutton provides all the information you need on finding grants and starting and running a nonprofit organization.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
CFDA lists all 1,386 Federal programs offering grants, loans, loan guarantees, services, information, scholarships, training, insurance, etc. 

Community Development Block Grants (HUD)
As the largest US Federal grant program, HUD's CDBG provides billions per year to towns and counties for revitalization, housing, economic growth and municipal facilities.

Deborah Kluge - Proposalwriter.com
As a private consultant, Ms. Kluge offers vast experience in writing winning grant proposals. Her web site offers a great collection of grant and proposal writing information as well.

Department of Energy Grant Forms
Forms required by the DOE Office of Science, formerly the Office of Energy Research.

Education Department
Funding available to individuals, all levels of schools and educational agencies, State agencies, non-profits, and other agencies.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Grants for planning, construction, and maintenance of military and civilian airports and related facilities.

Fish & Wildlife Service - Federal Aid Division
Funding programs in wildlife and coastal preservation, sportfishing and other areas.

Information about Grant Proposals
Mining Co.'s Guide to Nonprofit Charitable Organizations, Stan Hutton, has developed this great list of public and private grantsmanship resources.

Justice Department
Funding for a wide variety of community oriented law enforcement programs.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
A vast funding source for research and development in space, earth, and life sciences.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Guide to NIH ongoing grant programs. Included are application instructions and forms, guidelines for various grant programs

NIH Grants -- Forms
Application and management forms for the many grants and programs of the NIH.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA)
See the Grants Bulletin Page for listings of currently available programs and grants.

National Science Foundation
NSF funds research and education in science and engineering, through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.

OMB Standard Grant Management Forms
Includes the SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance and general grant management forms.