Resources for finding and applying for grants
- Access to grant information from all 26 federal grantmaking agencies
Select the "Search Grants" tab and enter your criteria, including keyword, opportunity status, category, and eligibility. The site also has a short summary of
List of grants offered by agencies in Virginia for individuals and organizations
Fundsnet Services.com
A directory of links to foundations and grants programs
A weekly newsletter with information on grantmakers, funding opportunities, and training webinars
Listing of RFPs released by US-based grant-making organizations
Tips on grant proposal writing
This editorial was written for science grants, but the rules can apply to any funding opportunity.
Short videos on topics like “How to Write a Mission Statement” and “Eight Reasons You’ll Get the Grant”
List of resources for research development, including a "Writing a Grant 101" page and useful guides
Basic training for private grants
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension maintains a site that explains how to use a logic model
Documents pertaining to the National Science Foundation's proposal and award process, including proposal preparation/submission guidelines and policies/procedures regarding award, administration, and monitoring of grants
Data and Statistics
These websites may have information that can help you with your needs assessment and program evaluation.
For population, housing, and other demographic information
Vital records, health statistics by topic, and research data
Federal entity within the U.S. Department of Education that collects and analyzes education-related data
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and other statistical sites
Links to statistical agencies within the US and around the world for public policy information related to various topics including education, economic development, wages, and consumer spending