Resources for finding and applying for grants
Grants.gov - Access to grant information from all 26 federal grantmaking agencies
Select the "Search Grants" tab and enter your criteria, including keyword, opportunity status, category, and eligibility. The site also has a short summary of how grants work
Commonwealth of Virginia Constituent Services
List of grants offered by agencies in Virginia for individuals and organizations
Fundsnet Services.com
A directory of links to foundations and grants programs
GrantStation Insider
A weekly newsletter with information on grantmakers, funding opportunities, and training webinars
Philanthropy News Digest
Listing of RFPs released by US-based grant-making organizations
Tips on grant proposal writing
Ten Simple Rules for Getting Grants
This editorial was written for science grants, but the rules can apply to any funding opportunity.
The Grantsmanship Center's webcasts
Short videos on topics like “How to Write a Mission Statement” and “Eight Reasons You’ll Get the Grant”
National Organization for Research Development Professionals (NORDP)
List of resources for research development, including a "Writing a Grant 101" page and useful guides
Candid's "Introduction to Proposal Writing" training
Basic training for private grants
Logic Models
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension maintains a site that explains how to use a logic model
NSF Proposal and Award Policy and Procedures Guide
Documents pertaining to the National Science Foundation's proposal and award process, including proposal preparation/submission guidelines and policies/procedures regarding award, administration, and monitoring of grants
Data and Statistics
These websites may have information that can help you with your needs assessment and program evaluation.
U.S. Census Bureau
For population, housing, and other demographic information
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vital records, health statistics by topic, and research data
National Center for Education Statistics
Federal entity within the U.S. Department of Education that collects and analyzes education-related data
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and other statistical sites
Links to statistical agencies within the US and around the world for public policy information related to various topics including education, economic development, wages, and consumer spending