Government Grants for U.S. Citizens
The United States government offers thousands of grants to U.S. citizens. Whether you are interested in starting a small business, furthering your education, funding a nonprofit organization or pursuing a research project, there's probably a corresponding government grant available. Each grant program has its own specific set of guidelines and application procedure, so be sure to do some research before you apply. A great place to start is Grants.gov, which offers a searchable database of current grant opportunities for U.S. citizens.
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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
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The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) lists more than 2,000 grant opportunities from several federal agencies, including the Departments of Health and Human Services, Agriculture, Interior, Education and Justice. According to the CFDA, grants are available to U.S. local and state government entities, tribal governments, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals. Grant opportunities include small business innovation grants, grants to promote farmers' markets, grants for biodiesel research, a beginning farmer and rancher program, and grants to promote women's equity in education. The CFDA is administered through the General Service Administration.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
1800 F St. NW
Washington, DC 20405
866-606-8220
cfda.gov
U.S. Department of Education
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The U.S. Department of Education offers a variety of grants to U.S. citizens who are pursuing higher education. The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grants provide up to $4,000 per academic year to college students planning on teaching in a kindergarten through 12th grade school that serves low-income students. Grant recipients must commit to teaching in selected schools for at least four academic years. Pell Grants offer up to $5,500 per academic year to undergraduate students enrolled at least part-time. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants provide from $100 to $4,000 per year to undergraduates who demonstrate exceptional financial need. As of July 1, 2010, the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant offers funds to students whose parent died while serving the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq or Afghanistan. Qualifying students must be under 24, enrolled at least part-time at the time of their parent's death and not otherwise eligible for a Pell Grant. All federal student aid grants require application through the online Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20202
800-872-5327
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Boren Awards for International Study
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Boren Awards for International Study are administered by the National Education Security Program and the Institute for International Education. Boren Awards provide grant money to U.S. citizens who wish to study internationally. Amounts can be as high as $20,000 per academic year. Countries and areas of study must be considered of critical interest to U.S. national interests. Qualified students will be interested in studying languages including Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian or Swahili. Qualifying applicants will clearly define how their careers and their experience studying abroad will contribute to U.S. National Security.
Boren Scholarships and Fellowships
Institute of International Education
1400 K St. NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20005-2403
800-618-NSEP (6737)
borenawards.org
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