Federal & State Grant Information
Information about government grants for individuals, families, and small businesses.
Every year, the U.S. federal government awards billions of dollars in grants for housing, education, healthcare, small business, and personal assistance. This site explains what these programs are, who qualifies, and where to apply.
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Grant categories
Business Grants
Small business startup, growth, and acquisition grants from federal agencies and private foundations.
Education Grants
Pell Grants, scholarships, and federal student aid programs for college, graduate school, and vocational training.
Housing Grants
Federal and state programs that help with home purchase, rental assistance, repairs, and housing stability.
Personal Grants
Income-based assistance for individuals, families, women, minorities, seniors, and veterans.
Medical Grants
Healthcare assistance, Medicare/Medicaid, prescription help, and disability support programs.
Environmental Grants
Green energy, sustainability, and environmental conservation grants for individuals and organizations.
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Eco And Green Grants
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Education Grants Hit Billions
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Browse our guides to understand the major categories of federal and state grant programs — what they fund, who qualifies, and how the process works.
Check official sources
All federal grants are listed on grants.gov. Student aid is at studentaid.gov. Benefits eligibility is at benefits.gov. These are the official, free sources.
Apply directly
Apply directly through official government websites. Legitimate federal grant applications are always free. Avoid services that charge fees to "find" or "match" you with grants.