| |
Do You Qualify for a Federal Grant?
Most US federal grants are offered to non-profit
organizations that assist individuals or further goals that aim
to benefit the people as a whole. The US government
has a basic category list based on grants by topic
and grants by agencies. Based on this condition, any
institution or outfit that needs assistance in carrying out
their
goals can apply for a federal grant.
Each grant has its own specific set of requirements to
be met. A grant for educational funding of urban children will
definitely have a different prerequisite than that of a
grant on urban housing. However, a basic requirement for
any grant given by the government is a detailed proposal of the
project. It must contain, at the minimum, a
tangible and favorable objective, a concrete strategy of
how the desired outcome will be met, its projected costs, and
how this will benefit the society or the particular
demographic that it is targeting.
Grants by Agency
To find out if your undertaking is eligible for a
government grant, you may check with the relevant agency. For
example, if you are proposing a new research that
promises to come up with a more efficient and economic
way in consuming energy, you may inquire directly with the
Department of Energy. Or if you have put up a
non-profit organization that helps unions leverage for a
safer and healthier working environment, your best bet is the
Department of Labor.
Grants by Topic
If you believe that your proposal is under an already
established topic, you may course your questions to the people
who are currently or have been grant recipients.
They are in the best position to point you to the right
agency and advise you on how to go about your application. Some
of these recognized topics are:
- Community Safety / Anti-Crime
- Drug Rehabilitation and Prevention
- Environmental Justice
- Energy Inventions and Innovations
- Education
- Fire and Emergency Services
- Health and Behavior Research
- Historic Preservation
- Medical Services and Medical Research
- Public Health
- Public Housing
- Proliferation and Enhancement of the Arts
- Sustainable Development for Small-Medium
Enterprises
- Technology Research and Development
Even small profit businesses can find complementary
grants if they will further the economy of the town they are
in. Students, on the other hand, are qualified if they
will
pursue studies in areas where they can foster research,
technology, and invention.
|
|
|