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Grants are not benefits or entitlements. A federal grant is an award of financial assistance from a federal agency to a recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by a law of the United States. Grants are not federal assistance or loans to individuals.

The 26 federal agencies offer over 1,000 grant programs annually in various categories. Many organizations are eligible for government grants. Typically, most grantee organizations fall into the following categories: government organizations, education organizations, public housing organizations, and Non-Profit organizations.

Nonprofits having a 501(c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For-Profit Organizations (other than small businesses) Small Businesses

Companies that meet the guidelines of the small business loans and small business grants; grants are awarded if they meet the size standards that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has established for most industries in the economy. Individuals An individual submits a grant on their behalf, and not on behalf of a company, organization, institution, or government. Individuals sign the grant application and its associated certifications and assurances that are necessary to fulfill the requirements of the application process. Therefore, if you register as an individual, you will only be able to apply to grant opportunities that are open to individuals. An individual cannot submit a grant application to a grant opportunity that is just open to organizations. The federal governments cannot use a grant to acquire property or services for direct benefit.

Each day, the government gives millions of dollars in free government grants, away to people just like you for a wide variety of business and personal needs. You can apply for as many grants as you so wish.