Welcome to NACo's Members-Only Grants Clearinghouse where you will find the tools and information you need to access federal, foundation and private funding for your county's needs.

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11/30/2009 - Recovery Act - Workforce Training For The Electric Power Sector
(Deadline: Nov. 30, 2009) This grant funds projects that facilitate the development of a well-trained, highly skilled electric power sector workforce which is vital to implementing a national clean-energy smart grid. This FOA supports the development and deployment of Training Program(s), as well as the actual training of personnel.

12/01/2009 - The National Map: Imagery and Elevation Maps under ARRA
(Deadline: Dec. 1, 2009) This grant funds projects that take part in the collection and processing of high resolution elevation data and orthoimagery.

Federal Government Grants (grants.gov)

Climate Showcase Grants Available
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made available $10 million in funding for climate grants to local entities. The deadline is July 22, 2009.

Community Facilities Grant Program
(Deadline for Applications - Contact USDA State office) The purpose of the Community Facilities Grant Program is to assist in the development of essential community facilities in rural areas and towns of up to 20,000 in population. Grant funds can be used to construct, enlarge, or improve community facilities for health care, public safety, and community and public services.

Small Research Grant to Improve Health Care Quality through Health Information Technology (IT) (R03)
(Deadline: Nov. 16, 2011) The purpose of this grant is to support a wide variety of research designs in order to improve the quality, safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of health care through the implementation and use of health IT.

Exploratory and Developmental Grant to Improve Health Care Quality through Health Information Technology (IT) (R21)
(Deadline: Nov. 16, 2011) The purpose of this grant is to support short-term preparatory studies that will inform real world health IT implementation and use the conduct of more comprehensive health IT implementation research.

Innovations in American Government Award
(Application Deadline: Sept. 12, yearly) Funding from Harvard University's Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation will support government innovation and creative problem solving. Applications are accepted year-round, with September 12 being the cut-off between cycles.

Coastal Counties Restoration Initiative
Information on NACo's Coastal Counties Restoration Initiative Grant Program

Five Star Restoration Challenge Grants
Grant funding for community-based wetland and streambank restoration projects is available through the Five Star Program. This page contains resources to help your community learn about the program and apply.

Federal Transit Authority
This Webpage provides information on FTA programs and also provides regional contact information.

How to Get a Grant
A good introduction to the federal grant process with tips on how to write successful proposals, prepared by NACo's Research Division.

Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
Use the Regional Association Locator to find networks of funders in your area.

The Federal Register
Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.

Grants.gov
This site is the Federal government's one-stop shop for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies.