Research Guides: Grant Information: Federal Grants

Grants.gov and other Federal Websites

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A single access point that allows organizations to find and apply electronically to over 900 competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies.
SAM.gov This link opens in a new window
SAM.gov is the official U.S. government website for people who make, receive, and manage federal awards. SAM combines multiple federal databases into one platform. It includes contracting, entity registration, procurement opportunities (formerly FedBizOps), and Assistance Listings (formerly Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance). Published by the General Services Administration.
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The official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents. May include announcements of new grant opportunities

Grants.Gov Community Blog
Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Grants.gov system houses information on over 1,000 grant programs and vets grant applications for federal grant-making agencies. This blog features content and resources that equip current and prospective members of the federal grant community with the tools they need to do their jobs and with information that answers their questions.
Grants Learning Center
Grants.gov's comprehensive learning resource that provides information about the federal grant lifecycle.

USAspending.gov
USAspending.gov is the official source for spending data for the U.S. Government. Its mission is to show the American public what the federal government spends every year and how it spends the money.
Tracking Federal Awards: USAspending.gov and Other Data Sources
Congressional Research Service Report on how you can use USAspending.gov to track federal contracts, grants, loans, and other forms of assistance.
Resources for Tracking Federal COVID-19 Spending
Congressional Research Service Report describing online resources you can use to track Federal COVID-19 related spending.
Pandemic Response Accountability Committee - PandemicOversight.gov
On this site, you will find information on who received coronavirus funding, how much they received and how they’re spending the money. You can also report fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement of the funding.