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Recovery.gov - Track the Money

Recovery.gov is the U.S. government’s official website providing easy access to data
related to Recovery Act spending and allows for the reporting of potential fraud, waste, and abuse.

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 Grants 

Grants

Grants.gov is the main source to find and apply for Recovery Act grants. A federal grant is financial assistance awarded by a federal agency for a public project or service authorized by federal law.

 

Steps to Apply for a Grant

  1. Who is eligible for a grant?
    • Government and education organizations
    • For-profit and non-profit organizations
    • Small businesses
    • Individuals (on their own behalf, not on behalf of a company, organization, institution, or government)
  2. Identify specific opportunities
  3. Prepare to apply
    • Have the following documents in order and up-to-date:
      • Mission Statement
      • References
      • List of accomplishments
    • Get a DUNS number for US Federal Government Contractors and Grantees from Dun & Bradstreet
    • Register at CCR 
      • Registration requires a DUNS number
  4. Register at Grants.gov
  5. Apply for a grant

 

 

Grants.gov

Contracts

An award made directly to an independent recipient (not a state or government) by a federal agency.

Loans

Funds provided to a recipient by a federal agency that will eventually be paid back to the government by the recipient.