Grant Applicants

The following resources are for people seeking information or assistance applying for Federal Grants. Please contact our office for additional information or assistance.

The following is compiled by the Congressional Research Service.

GRANTS AND FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

Guidance and key resources to help eligible grantseekers find information on federal grants, loans, and nonfinancial assistance for projects, as well as on private funding. Prepared by the Congressional Research Service for Members of Congress, updated February 2017.

How Best to Find Information
  1. Find out Who is Eligible for a Grant? Other government websites may be more suitable for personal needs, student loans, small business assistance , or other business opportunities such as government contracting. The website Government Benefits, Grants, and Loans may also be of help.
  2. If eligible, search for program information in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA). Includes grants, loans, business and nonfinancial help.
  3. Contact federal office given in CFDA program description: if state or local office is indicated, check Regional Agency Offices at top of CFDA website for addresses.
  4. Go to federal websites given in each CFDA program description for more information and for state administering agencies responsible for managing these programs.
  5. Check current federal grants opportunities at Grants.gov, obtain a Dun and Bradstreet ( DUNS) number, register with System for Award Management (SAM), and apply online (links and instructions given at the website). Additional notices appear at FedConnect.net.
  6. Search foundations for project funding: use the Foundation Center Web site or Foundation Center Funding Information Network resources in libraries to identify national, state, and community foundations.
  7. Learn how to write grant proposals: Take the free online Foundation Center Proposal Writing Short Course or see other tips and sample proposals at Grantspace's How Do I Write a Grant Proposal?
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Key Federal Funding Sources

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (General Services Administration)
The Catalog (CFDA), issued annually and updated continuously on the Web, describes some 1600 federal grants and non financial assistance programs. Grantseekers can identify programs that might support their projects and can learn the program’s objectives, requirements, application procedures and contacts. For current notices of funding availability, see Grants.gov or FedConnect.net.

Grants.gov (managed by Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Federal website that allows eligible grantseekers (see Who is Eligible for a Grant?) to find and apply for current competitive grant opportunities from ALL federal agencies. Grantseekers can check on notices of funding availability (NOFA) posted in the last 7 days; access an RSS feed of grant opportunities; and apply for federal grants through a unified process by downloading the application and submitting online. The website guides grantseekers in obtaining a Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number and registering with System for Award Management (SAM) and registering with Grants.gov to apply and to track applications. For full federal program descriptions, see CFDA below. See also website FedConnect.net for additional grants and contracts opportunities.

State Single Points of Contact  (Office of Management and Budget)
Under Executive Order 12372, some states require federal grants applicants to submit a copy of their application for state government level review and comment. The state offices listed here coordinate federal financial assistance and may direct federal development. For help in identifying state-level grants, other state government agencies websites may be found at: State and Local Agencies.

CFDA in Local Libraries (Government Printing Office)
Although the Catalog is available full-text on the Internet, some may prefer a print edition. However, only the Web Catalog is continuously updated. The published volume is annual with no supplements. The Catalog is available in all states in Federal Depository Libraries (click on link FDLP Public Page).

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Related Federal Sources

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.

OMB Grants Management Web Site (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.

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Community Project Funding Requests

Congressman Dunn has submitted funding requests for important community projects in Florida’s 2nd District to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Under guidelines issued by the Committee, each Representative may request funding for a few select projects in their community for Fiscal Year 2025. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding. 

In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Congressman Dunn has certified that he, his spouse, and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested. The projects below are listed in no particular order.

To read the consolidated community project certification letter, click here. 

 

Commerce Justice Science:

Washington County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Communications Tower Upgrade

Washington County, Florida

$750,000

711 Third St. Chipley, FL 32428

The funding would be used to support infrastructure improvements at an existing public safety communications tower within the County

 

Tallahassee Police Department Training Facility Indoor Tactical Firing Range Equipment

Leon County, Florida

$4,258,247

300 S. Adams St. Tallahassee, FL 32301

The funding would be used to purchase equipment that will be used in a state-of-the-art Law Enforcement Training Facility at the new Tallahassee Police Department Headquarters

 

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office’s Community Outreach Center

Jackson County, Florida

$2,500,000

4111 Gov. Rick Scott Drive Marianna, FL 32448

The funding would be used to purchase the latest technology for the Community Outreach Training Center.

 

Bristol Microwave Site Transmit and Receive Conversion

Liberty County, Florida

$990,000

12832 N Central St, Bristol, FL 32321

The funding would be used to purchase transmit and receive equipment for a 6-channel site, transmit and receive antennas, tower modifications, and labor to install all equipment.

 

FSU Hypersonic Test Facility

Leon County, Florida

$5,000,000

601 W College Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32306

The funding for this project would be used to develop a hypersonic test facility located in Panama City

 

Homeland Security:

Taylor County Emergency Operations and Public Safety Complex

Taylor County, Florida

$5,000,000

E. Green St. Perry, FL 32347

The funding for this project will be used to construct the Taylor County Emergency Operations and Public Safety Complex.

  

Interior and Environment:

Effluent Conveyance Replacement & Upgrade Project

Walton County, Florida

$3,000,000

1350 Baldwin Avenue (P.O. Box 685) DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

The funding would be used for the installation of approximately 29,000-linear feet of 24-inch DI (Ductile Iron) force main to replace the existing 18-inch PVC force main.

 

Gadsden County & City of Quincy Water System Improvement and Expansion

Gadsden County, Florida

$4,500,000

9-B East Jefferson Street P.O. Box 1799 Quincy, FL 32353

The funding would be used to extend the City of Quincy’s water line along FL State Road 267 to exit 181 off Interstate 10.

 

Washington County, Sunny Hills Water/Sewer Infrastructure Improvements

Washington County, Florida

$5,300,000

1331 South Blvd. Chipley, FL 32428

The funding would be used for water/sewer infrastructure improvements to the Sunny Hills area of Washington County.

Military Construction:

Hansel Tookes Recreation Center Washington County, Florida

$9,000,000

2101 Althea Way South, Tallahassee, Florida, 32310

The funding would be used to expand and modernize the Hansel Tookes Recreation Center to support veterans and military-affiliated students at Florida A&M University.

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Private and Corporate Funding

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.

Grant 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.

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