US Government Grants

A Federal Government Grant is an award of financial assistance from a Federal agency to a recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by a law of the United States.

A Federal Grant is used to acquire property or services for the Federal government's direct benefit.

Twenty-six Federal agencies annually offer over 1,000 grant programs in various categories.

How do I get a small business grant?

At this time, Congress has not set aside any monies for grants to start and/or expand a small business. SBA does provide a loan guarantee program for loans made by your local lender. The SBA guarantees loans that the lender could not normally approve. However, all funding is handled through your local lender.

There are many groups of organizations that are eligible to apply for government grants. Typically, most grantee organizations fall into the following categories.

• Government Organizations
• Education Organizations
• Public Housing Organizations
• Native American Organizations
• Non-Profit Organizations
• For profit organizations other than small businesses
• Individuals

Don't wait until the last minute to complete and submit your grant application; it'll save you considerable time and stress. Typically, submitting your grant application package through Grants.gov is an easy process, but some users underestimate the time it takes to register, complete and submit their application - especially when the pressure is on.

Prepare and submit your US government grant application well before the deadline to avoid any potential technical difficulties as you navigate the system - and be mindful that your Internet connection may lead to longer than normal uploads of application packages - especially for those with large attachments.

Please note that most US Government Grant opportunities are directed towards organizations that assist individuals.