Federal Funding
Federal Funding
In considering the various sources of federal funding for DSW initiatives, we recommend that you consider the following:
- Make sure you know which federal grants your state has already received or is applying for. Familiarize yourself with these grants’ objectives and requirements and identify whether there might be a connection to DSW issues that would allow you to collaborate on an existing project, rather than seeking new funding.
- Federal grant money often flows to states through formula or block grants. The best way to access certain federal monies may be through your state government.
- Think about whether it makes more sense to apply for a demonstration grant or funding to support a research project, or to support DSW improvement efforts with more constant sources of funding like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or a Medicaid home and community based services waiver.
Here are some general on-line resources about federal grants:
- Grants.gov: The Grants.gov website is a single access point that allows organizations to electronically find and apply for more than $400 billion in Federal grants offered by all Federal grant-making agencies. The website allows organizations to search for grants, sign up for email notification of specific grant opportunities, and download grant application packages.
- Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA): The CFDA describes both Federal grants and non-financial assistance programs and includes a keyword index. The catalog is published annually and updated continuously. The CFDA also provides guidance for writing Federal grant proposals.
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