Federal Grant Opportunities
Access 5,419+ active federal grant programs from agencies across the U.S. government. Billions in funding available for research, education, community development, and more.
What Are Federal Grants?
Federal grants are financial awards given by U.S. government agencies to organizations, institutions, and sometimes individuals to support projects that serve the public good. Unlike loans, grants don't need to be repaid.
Who can apply? Eligibility varies by program, but common recipients include:
- State, local, and tribal governments
- Educational institutions (universities, colleges, K-12 schools)
- Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)s)
- Small businesses (for R&D programs like SBIR/STTR)
- Individuals (limited programs, mainly for research and the arts)
Featured Opportunities
View AllERDC Broad Agency Announcement
Engineer Research and Development Center
Air Delivered Effects
Munitions Directorate
Air Dominance Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Munitions Directorate
RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities
U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program
RESTORE Act Direct Component – Construction and Real Property Acquisition Activities
U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program
GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE PROCESSING AND EXPLOITATION (GeoPEX)
Air Force -- Research Lab
How to Apply for Federal Grants
Create SAM.gov Account
Register your organization in the System for Award Management (required for federal grants).
Get a UEI Number
Obtain a Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov (replaces DUNS number).
Register on Grants.gov
Create an account and complete your organization profile.
Find Opportunities
Search GrantNavigation or Grants.gov for programs matching your needs.
Prepare Application
Review requirements, gather documents, and draft your proposal.
Submit & Track
Submit through Grants.gov and monitor your application status.
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