Whether you are researching federal grants, seeking a letter of support, or interested in learning more about the federal grant process, my office is ready to assist you.
Federal grants are awarded on a competitive basis in support of certain goals authorized by Congress. Federal agencies and departments administer hundreds of grant programs; however, a substantial amount of federal grant funding is disbursed to state governments, funding grant programs at the state level.
Please contact my Boston office at (617) 428-2000 should you have questions or require assistance.
APPLYING FOR FEDERAL GRANTS
- Determine if you are eligible to apply for and receive a federal grant at Grants.gov. (Other websites may be more suitable for personal needs, student loans, or small business assistance.)
- If you are eligible, search for current federal grant opportunities at Grants.gov and FedConnect.
- Once you decide to apply for a particular grant, obtain a Unique Entity ID number, register with the System for Award Management (SAM), and apply online.
- You can also search for more federal assistance programs in the Assistance Listings at SAM.gov. The Assistance Listings page includes federal grant and loan programs as well as business and nonfinancial assistance programs. For further information about a specific program, contact the federal office provided in that program's description.
- Before applying, ensure that your grant proposal is as strong as possible. You may want to take a free course on writing grant proposals or review sample grant proposals online.
Note: The Congressional Research Service offers an overview of the federal grant application process in a report called Resources for Grantseekers.