Grant Requests
Grants and Federal Assistance
If you or your organization would like to apply for a federal grant, Congressman Hodes and his staff are here to help.
Key Federal Funding Sources
This Federal grants Web site allows organizations to electronically find and apply for current competitive grant opportunities from all Federal agencies. You can check on notices of funding availability posted in the last seven days, sign up to receive e-mail notification of future grant opportunities, and apply for Federal grants online through a unified process.
This publication is issued annually and updated continuously on the Web. It describes approximately 1,600 Federal grants and non-financial assistance programs. You can identify programs that might support your projects and can learn their requirements and application procedures. The CFDA is available in print in Federal Depository Libraries
Much of the Federal grants budget moves through the States through formula and block grants. State, regional, and local Federal offices often handle grants applications and funds disbursement. You may be able to identify State-level grants as well: State and Local Agencies, Library of Congress State Government Information, or New Hampshire Office of Economic Development.
This Web site includes information on Federal homeland security and public safety grants.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster assistance falls into three general categories: Individual and Households; Public Assistance for emergency services and repair or replacement of damaged public facilities; and Hazard Mitigation funding to reduce future losses to public and private property.
Federal Funding Resources
This resource page covers public and private Web links under funding categories such as: Where to Find Federal Grants, How to Apply for Grants, Help with Managing the Grant Process, Foundation, Nonprofit Charitable Organizations, Corporate Charitable Giving, Small Business Resources, International Trade & Development, State & Local Government Funding Resources, Disaster Assistance, Scholarships, Internships, Computers for Schools and Communities, Consumer Protections, and Demographic and Statistical Resources.
Links to Federal department and agency information and service for nonprofit organizations, including fundraising and outreach, grants, loans and other assistance, laws and regulations, management and operations, online services, registration and licensing, and tax information.
Thousands of grants and loans are made by the Federal government to State and local governments and other public entities. This Web site provides one-stop access to grants management and Federal assistance programs, in addition to resources about acquisition and procurement, financial management, and taxes.
Private businesses often contract with the Federal government. Also see the Business.gov and the Small Business Administration Web sites.
This Web site contains a free online screening tool to identify government benefits and how to apply. It covers direct payment, loan, insurance, training, or other services.
Grant Proposals
You can receive guidance in formulating Federal grant applications, including initial proposal development, basic components of a proposal, review recommendations, and referral to Federal guidelines and literature.
To better develop a grant proposal, you should search a department or agency's home page to learn more about its programs and objectives.
Private Funding Sources
NHCN provides information about the State's nonprofit sector, NH-focused funding opportunities, tools for nonprofits, training opportunities, and other resources.
One of the country's largest community foundations, the NHCF awards grants and scholarships and assists in the establishment of charitable funds.
The Center provides information about private funding sources, the grantseeking process, guidelines on writing a grant proposal, addresses of State libraries with grants reference collections, and links to other useful Internet Web sites. They produce a Guide to Funding Research, a Proposal Writing Short Course, the Foundation Finder, and daily postings of private Requests for Proposals. The Center maintains a comprehensive database on foundations; produces print, Web, and CD-ROM directories and guides; conducts research and publishes studies in the field; and offers a variety of training and educational seminars.
TGCI provides resources for grantseekers including daily grant announcements from the Federal Register and indexes of funding sources at the local, federal, and international levels. They offer over 150 workshops annually, including the intensive, week-long Grantsmanship Training Program.
Contact our Concord Office for additional information or assistance at (603) 223-9814.