How to Conduct a Grant Search
Conducting a grant search can be a difficult task for some.
Not only can it be time-consuming but it can also be frustrating
for someone who doesn't know where exactly to look. But if done
thoroughly, the exercise can be worthwhile and can save an
individual a lot of time from following futile leads.
The first places on the Internet an individual should go to are
government agency websites that are specifically inclined to
handle their program. There are different government agencies
around to help various people with unique needs that need
financial assistance. For instance, prospective students should
start their search for a scholarship and other grants on the
Department of Education website while natural disaster victims
should go to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA)
website to do their search.
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Grant searches can also be done through other different
websites. The following is a list of popular websites where a
grant search can be done to find programs which fit various
needs:
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
- Department of Education Grants and Contracts Information
- Stopping Violence Against Women
Other general Internet sources for grant searches include
Gateway, The Foundation Center, Grantsnet and the Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS) which offers over 300 programs.
The President has also recently launched a website called
GovBenefits. Although it was said to be unsuccessful, the free
online grant site hopes to lessen paperwork and increase
efficiency by making more information online.
For those who are already familiar with how to carry out a grant
search, the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
website can be a great resource. Although it contains a lot of
technical jargon that can be hard for the average person to
understand, the site has entries on numerous programs. The
website also gives individuals detailed explanations on how to
apply for grants, how the review-and-award process works and
what is exactly expected of an individual when they are issued a
grant.
Although it may sound difficult, conducting a grant search is
easier than most think. There are many different websites
available for individuals, which in turn, can help find the
ideal program that fits the criteria they are looking for!