How to Find Public & Private Grants

 

The federal government offers millions in grants to individuals and organizations annually. Your local city, state and county government often has grants that support the arts, recreation, education, activities for youth and even senior citizens. Corporations like American Express and Verizon are also reliable sources of grants that support the missions of large and small nonprofit organizations. America's private foundations also provide millions to help communities improve heath, education, job training and even carte for pets, among other activities.

Finding these grants would be easy if all the information was conveniently stored in one central location. In addition, the application procedures and deadlines vary, according to the grantor's schedule. People who need funds for an organization, individuals that want to study abroad, people who work from home, and others will often start at the Foundation Center. They publish an annual directory of funding opportunities for individuals and organizations. Libraries in major cities usually have at least one copy of this directory for the public to use. Unfortunately, it is a reference book that can't be checked out. So, you'll need to camp out at the library for quite a few days in order to complete your grant finding quest.

You've probably seen numerous advertisements for directories of free federal grants, especially for small businesses. However, the federal government does not publish such a directory. Information about federal grants is published as necessary in the Federal Register. Until the advent of the Internet, the only way to access this publication was also at libraries or by subscription. With your Internet connection and mouse, you can save money on gas and improve the return on investment of your time. You don't need to pay for free grant information. Federal, state, local governments and foundation websites, numerous organizations make information about public and private grants accessible free.

Charity Channel's Grant Opportunities List

Community Grants Mailing List


Community Grants Toolbox


Congresswoman Pelosi's Grant Information


Education grants


Education Grants Search


Educational Technology Grant Resources


Federal Government Business Grants


Federal Grant Applications and Deadlines


Find K-12 grants


Foundation and Private Grant Deadlines


Freelance Writer Grants and Fellowships


Funds Net Services


Gifts in Kind Equipment Grants


Grant Station Funding Opportunities


Grants for Women and Girls


Grantseekers Tools and Resources


Grant-writing Tools and Deadlines


Individual Emergency Grants


Public and Private Grant Guides and Links


Sample Grant Proposals and Grant Tips


Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants for Study Abroad


Search Federal Register and State Grants


State Department International Education Grants


The Foundation Center