Congressman Moran’s office provides resources for constituents, local governments, nonprofits, schools, organizations, and eligible grantseekers looking for information about federal grants and funding opportunities.
While our office does not award grants or write grant applications, we can help connect constituents with federal grant resources, agency contacts, and information about the application process.
Federal grants are not available to individuals for personal expenses. Eligible applicants are typically nonprofits, local governments, universities, or tribal entities. Visit USA.gov to confirm whether you or your organization qualifies before searching.
Official descriptions of more than 2,200 federal assistance programs - including grants, loans, and nonfinancial help - are listed in the Assistance Listings at sam.gov. Search by topic, agency, or eligibility type. Each listing includes authorizing legislation, objectives, and how to apply.
Grants.gov is the federal portal where all competitive grant opportunities from every federal agency are posted. Register for an account, obtain a DUNS number, register with the System for Award Management (SAM), and apply online. You can also set up RSS feeds to track new opportunities by topic.
Each sam.gov Assistance Listing includes the contact information for the federal office administering the program. Reaching out early is strongly recommended to clarify requirements and confirm your eligibility.
A competitive grant proposal requires clear goals, measurable outcomes, and alignment with the funder's priorities. The Foundation Center offers a free online Proposal Writing Short Course — available in English, Spanish, French, and other languages.
The official federal portal for finding and applying to all current competitive grant opportunities across every federal agency. Register, search by category or agency, download applications, and submit online. Managed by the Dept. of Health and Human Services.
Searchable directory of 2,200+ federal assistance programs including grants, loans, and nonfinancial help. Descriptions include eligibility, objectives, and contact info.
State Single Points of Contact
Under Executive Order 12372, some states require applicants to submit their application for state-level review. Texas applicants should check here for requirements before applying.
A-Z Index of U.S. Departments and Agencies (General Services Administration)
To better develop a grant proposal, search a department or agency's Home Page to learn more about its programs and objectives. The site USA.gov also links to Government Benefits, Grants, and Loans.
USA.gov for Businesses and Nonprofits (GSA)
Includes contracting with the U.S. government, international trade and exporting, and small business. See also financial assistance links at the Small Business Administration website.
FedBizOpps.gov (GSA)
Official website posting business, contracting, and procurement opportunities with the federal government. Useful information for vendors, including FBO Demonstration Videos and Frequently Asked Questions, appear under the Getting Started tab. Search options include an advanced search form for more targeted filtering of current opportunities.
Student Aid on the Web (Dept. of Education)
Information on funding education beyond high school, including grants, loans, and work-study assistance to qualified students.
Benefits.gov (via Department of Labor)
Includes information on over 1,000 government assistance programs, and how to apply. Covers direct payment, loan, insurance, training, or other services.
FTC Consumer Alert (Federal Trade Commission)
The FTC warns consumers to beware of paying "processing fees" for information that is available free to the public. Ads claiming federal grants are available for home repairs, home business, unpaid bills, or other personal expenses are often a scam.
OMBGrants Guidance (Office of Management and Budget)
OMB establishes government-wide grants management policies and guidelines through circulars and common rules. OMB Circulars are cited in Catalog program descriptions and may be printed out fulltext.
Foundation Center Grants Space
Gateway to information about private funding sources, the grant seeking process, guidelines on writing a grant proposal, addresses of state libraries with grants reference collections, and links to other useful Internet websites. The Center maintains a comprehensive database on foundations; produces print and electronic directories and guides; conducts research and publishes studies in the field; and offers a variety of training and educational seminars.
Grants Resources by State (Grantsmanship Center)
Click on state map to find links to information about a state's foundations, community foundations, corporate giving programs and the state's home page.
There are more than 750 community foundations in the U.S., which are grantmaking public charities dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined local geographic area. The Council on Foundations has a listing of community foundations by state.
*FTC Warning: Watch out for grant scams
The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers to beware of paying "processing fees" for grant information that is available free to the public. Ads claiming federal grants are available for home repairs, home businesses, unpaid bills, or other personal expenses are often scams. All legitimate federal grant information is free through the resources listed on this page.