Step 1
Browse the Catalog using one of the indexes provided or a keyword search to locate assistance programs which are suitable to your needs as an applicant.
Step 2
Determine a means of approach for making an application by considering:
Program Objectives and Uses
Type of Assistance Needed
Eligibility Requirements
Application Procedure Required
Step 3
Check for an application deadline.
Step 4
Refer to the Information Contacts section located within each program description for addresses and telephone numbers to obtain further information from the funding agency.
Step 5
Contact the agency to determine:
Applicability of your proposal or project.
Availability of funds or assistance.
Answers to any questions you may have.
Step 6
Apply to the funding agency for assistance. For additional information on how to do this, refer to Developing Grant Proposals.
The Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, is the primary form for applying for grants or other Federal assistance. It is available in PDF format for download. Note that individual programs may require other forms or additional documentation.
Information courtesy of the The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance.
