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Finding Federal Funding : Federal Grants by Agency
This research guide points one to government grant programs from all kinds of U.S. government departments, agencies, and other federal entities. It is especially appropriate for finding federal funding for nonprofits and state and local governments.
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Selected Federal Granting Agencies
- Environmental Protection AgencyThe mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment
- Institute of Museum and Library ServicesThe Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas.
- National Endowment for the ArtsThe National Endowment for the Arts was established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government. To date, the NEA has awarded more than $4 billion to support artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities.
- National Endowment for the HumanitiesNEH is an independent grant-making agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities.
- National Institutes of HealthNIH is the nation’s medical research agency—supporting scientific studies that turn discovery into health.
- National Science FoundationThe National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…"
- U.S. Department of AgricultureThe USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.
- U.S. Department of JusticeThe Department offers funding opportunities to conduct research, to support law enforcement activities in state and local jurisdictions, to provide training and technical assistance, and to implement programs that improve the criminal justice system.
- United States Institute of PeaceUSIP is the independent, nonpartisan conflict management center created by Congress to prevent and mitigate international conflict without resorting to violence. USIP works to save lives, increase the government's ability to deal with conflicts before they escalate, reduce government costs, and enhance our national security.
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