Grant Assistance
Congressman Gallego is pleased to support eligible organizations and community groups in Arizona’s with their federal grant applications. Please see the guide below, and for further questions or support please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
Once you have identified the programs most appropriate for your use and have prepared a complete grant application, you may want our support for your proposal. To request a support letter for your grant application, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page. In the past, our office has provided assistance and support to many local communities, small businesses, and organizations in their efforts to win federal grants.
Helpful reminders when applying for Federal Grants:
- Every applicant needs a Unique Entity ID number. To register for a UEI please use this link.
- This office can help you get in contact with a federal agency, ask questions to federal agencies, and process a request for a Letter of Support for your application.
Guide to Applying for Federal Grants
Best practices for those seeking federal grants, loans, and nonfinancial assistance for projects.
Contents:
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How Best to Find Information
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Key Federal Funding Sources
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Related Federal Sources
How Best to Find Information
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Find out Who is Eligible for a Grant? Other government websites may be more suitable for personal needs, student loans, small business assistance, or other business opportunities such as government contracting. The website Government Benefits, Grants, and Financial Aid may also be of help.
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If eligible, search for program information in the Assistance Listings. Includes grants, loans, business and nonfinancial help.
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Contact federal office given in each Assistance Listing program description.
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Go to federal websites given in each Assistance Listing program description.
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Check current federal grants opportunities at Grants.gov, obtain a Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number, register with System for Award Management (SAM), and apply online (links and instructions given at the website). Additional notices appear at FedConnect.net.
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Search foundations for project funding: use the Foundation Center web site or Foundation Center Funding Information Network resources in libraries to identify national, state, and community foundations.
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Learn how to write grant proposals: Take the free online Foundation Center Proposal Writing Short Course or see other tips and sample proposals at Grantspace’s How Do I Write a Grant Proposal?
Federal Grants Funding Sources
SAM.gov (General Services Administration)
Official descriptions of more than 2,200 federal assistance programs (including grants, loans, and other financial and nonfinancial assistance) can be found on SAM.gov. The website, produced by the General Services Administration (GSA), is currently in beta, and it houses federal assistance listings previously found on the now-retired Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA). Each federal assistance program has a corresponding CFDA program number; these CFDA numbers are still used as numerical program identifiers. Programs are searchable at the “Assistance Listings” domain at SAM.gov; descriptions are updated by departments and agencies, and they cover authorizing legislation, objectives, and eligibility and compliance requirements. The site will eventually be renamed SAM.gov. For current notices of funding availability, see Grants.gov or FedConnect.net.
Grants.gov (managed by Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Federal website that allows eligible grantseekers (see Who is Eligible for a Grant?) to find and apply for current competitive grant opportunities from ALL federal agencies. Grantseekers can check on notices of funding availability (NOFA) posted in the last 7 days; access an RSS feed of grant opportunities; and apply for federal grants through a unified process by downloading the application and submitting online. The website guides grantseekers in obtaining a Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number and registering with System for Award Management (SAM) and registering with Grants.gov to apply and to track applications. For full federal program descriptions, see CFDA below. See also website FedConnect.net for additional grants and contracts opportunities.
State Single Points of Contact (Office of Management and Budget) Under Executive Order 12372, some states require federal grants applicants to submit a copy of their application for state government level review and comment. The state offices listed here coordinate federal financial assistance and may direct federal development. For help in identifying state-level grants, other state government agencies websites may be found at: State and Local Agencies.
Related Federal Resources
A-Z Index of U.S. Departments and Agencies (General Services Administration)
To better develop a grant proposal, search a department or agency’s Home Page to learn more about its programs and objectives. The site USA.gov also links to Government Benefits, Grants, and Loans.
USA.gov for Businesses and Nonprofits (GSA)
Includes contracting with the U.S. government, international trade and exporting, and small business. See also financial assistance links at the Small Business Administration website.
FedBizOpps.gov (GSA)
Official website posting business, contracting, and procurement opportunities with the federal government. Useful information for vendors, including FBO Demonstration Videos and Frequently Asked Questions, appear under the Getting Started tab. Search options include an advanced search form for more targeted filtering of current opportunities.
Student Aid on the Web (Dept. of Education)
Information on funding education beyond high school, including grants, loans, and work-study assistance to qualified students.
Benefits.gov (via Department of Labor)
Includes information on over 1,000 government assistance programs, and how to apply. Covers direct payment, loan, insurance, training, or other services.
FTC Consumer Alert (Federal Trade Commission)
The FTC warns consumers to beware of paying “processing fees” for information that is available free to the public. Ads claiming federal grants are available for home repairs, home business, unpaid bills, or other personal expenses are often a scam.
OMB Grants Guidance (Office of Management and Budget)
OMB establishes government-wide grants management policies and guidelines through circulars and common rules. OMB Circulars are cited in Catalog program descriptions and may be printed out full text.
Helpful reminders when applying for Federal Grants:
Every applicant needs a Unique Entity ID number. To register for a UEI please use this link.
This office can help you get in contact with a federal agency, ask questions to federal agencies, and process a request for a Letter of Support for your application.
Helpful reminders when applying for Federal Grants:
Every applicant needs a Unique Entity ID number. To register for a UEI please use this link.
This office can help you get in contact with a federal agency, ask questions to federal agencies, and process a request for a Letter of Support for your application.