Agencies that Provide Grants
The Department of Health and Human Services is the
Grants.gov program’s managing partner, and allows access to the 26 Federal
grant-making agencies available through this convenient E-Government
initiative. Below are the links to those agency websites. If you would like
to learn more about grants specific to these agencies, please click
here.
Agency for
International Development
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The Agency for International Development is an independent Federal
government agency that provides economic and humanitarian assistance in more
than 100 countries to ensure a better future for us all.
Corporation for National and Community Service
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The Corporation for National and Community Service is the nation’s largest
grant-maker supporting service and volunteering. Through Senior Corps,
AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America programs, the Corporation is a
catalyst for change and offers every American a chance to contribute through
service and volunteering.
Department of
Agriculture
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Established in 1862, the Department of Agriculture serves all Americans
through anti-hunger efforts, stewardship of nearly 200 million acres of
national forest and rangelands, and through product safety and conservation
efforts. The USDA opens markets for American farmers and ranchers and
provides food for needy people around the world.
Department of Commerce
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The Department of Commerce fosters and promotes the nation’s economic
development and technological advancement through vigilance in international
trade policy, domestic business policy and growth, and promoting economic
progress at all levels.
Department of Defense
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The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war
and protect the security of the United States through five major areas:
peacekeeping and war-fighting efforts, Homeland Security, evacuation and
humanitarian causes.
Department of
Education
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The Department of Education ensures equal access to education and promotes
educational excellence through coordination, management and accountability
in Federal education programs. The Department works to supplement and
complement educational efforts on all levels, encouraging increased
involvement by the public, parents and students.
Department
of Energy
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The Department of Energy’s goal is to advance national, economic and energy
security in the U.S.; to promote scientific and technological innovation in
support of that goal; and to ensure environmental cleanup of the national
nuclear weapons complex.
Department of
Health and Human Services
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The Department of Health and Human Services is the Federal government’s
principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing
essential human services, especially to those who are least able to help
themselves.
Department of
Homeland Security
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The Department of Homeland Security has three primary missions: Prevent
terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America’s vulnerability
to terrorism and minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural
disasters.
Department of
Housing and Urban Development
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s mission is to increase
homeownership, support community development and increase access to
affordable housing free from discrimination. HUD fulfills this mission
through high ethical standards, management and accountability, and by
forming partnerships with community organizations.
Department of
the Interior
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The Department of the Interior protects and provides access to the Nation’s
natural and cultural heritage, including responsibilities to Indian tribes
and island communities. Departmental goals include resource protection and
usage, overseeing recreational opportunities, serving communities and
excellence in management.
Department
of Justice
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The Department of Justice enforces the law and defends the interest of the
United States, ensuring public safety against threats foreign and domestic;
providing Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; seeking
just punishment for those guilty of unlawful pursuits; and ensuring fair and
impartial administration of justice for all Americans.
Department of
Labor
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The Department of Labor fosters and promotes the welfare of job seekers,
wage earners and retirees by improving their working conditions, advancing
their opportunities, protecting their retirement and health benefits and
generally protecting worker rights and monitoring national economic
measures.
Department
of State
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The Department of State strives to create a more secure, democratic and
prosperous world for the benefit of the American people and the
international community.
Department of
Transportation
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The Department of Transportation’s mission is to ensure fast, safe,
efficient, accessible and convenient transportation that meets vital
national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people,
today and into the future.
Department of the Treasury
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The Department of Treasury is a steward of United States economic and
financial systems, and promotes conditions for prosperity and stability in
the U.S., and encourages prosperity and stability in the rest of the world.
Department of
Veterans Affairs
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The Department of Veterans Affairs strives for excellence in patient care
and veteran’s benefits for its constituents through high quality, prompt and
seamless service to United States veterans.
Environmental
Protection Agency
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The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human
health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner,
healthier environment for the American people.
Institute of
Museum and Library Services
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The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of
Federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The
Institute serves as a leader in providing services to enhance learning,
sustain cultural heritage and increase civic participation.
National
Aeronautics and Space Administration
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration serves as the nation’s
forefront of such exploration and continues to pioneer in aeronautics,
exploration systems, science and space operations.
National
Archives and Records Administration
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The National Archives and Records Administration enables people to inspect
the record of what the Federal government has done, enables officials and
agencies to review their actions and helps citizens hold them accountable.
National
Endowment for the Arts
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The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to
supporting excellence in the arts; bringing the arts to all Americans and
providing leadership in arts education. The Endowment is the largest
national source of funds for the arts.
National
Endowment for the Humanities
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The National Endowment for the Humanities is an independent grant-making
agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting research,
education, preservation and public programs in the humanities.
National
Science Foundation
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The National Science Foundation is an independent Federal agency created to
promote the progress of science, to advance the national health, prosperity,
and welfare and to secure the national defense. The NSF annually funds
approximately 20 percent of basic, Federally-supported college and
university research.
Small Business
Administration
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The Small Business Administration maintains and strengthens the nation’s
economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of
small businesses and by helping families and businesses recover from
national disasters.
Social
Security Administration
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The Social Security Administration advances the economic security of the
nation’s people through compassionate and vigilant leadership in shaping and
managing America’s Social Security programs.
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