I am proud to say that Wisconsin’s District Four is constantly growing and changing. It is my priority to help my creative and entrepreneurial constituents find funding and support for their projects. Below I have provided key resources for eligible grant seekers to find information on federal grants, loans, and nonfinancial assistance. Links to some private funding opportunities are also listed below. It is a pleasure to facilitate my constituents as they innovate and create our future.
Please contact our district office for more assistance on grant funding. The telephone number is (414) 297-1140.
How Best to Find Information
- Find out Who is Eligible for a Grant?
- Check current federal grants opportunities at Grants.gov, obtain a Unique Entity ID, register with System for Award Management (SAM), and apply online (links and instructions given at the website).
- Search foundations for project funding: use the Foundation Center Web site or Foundation Center Funding Information Network resources in libraries to identify national, state, and community foundations.
Key Federal Funding Sources
Grants.gov (managed by Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Federal website that allows eligible grant seekers (see Who is Eligible for a Grant?) to find and apply for current competitive grant opportunities from ALL federal agencies. Grantseekers can check on notices of funding availability (NOFA) posted in the last 7 days, access an RSS feed of grant opportunities, and apply for federal grants through a unified process by downloading the application and submitting online. The website guides grant seekers in obtaining a Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number and registering with System for Award Management (SAM) and registering with Grants.gov to apply and to track applications. For full federal program descriptions, see CFDA below. See also website FedConnect.net for additional grants and contracts opportunities.
State Single Points of Contact (Office of Management and Budget)
Under Executive Order 12372, some states require federal grants applicants to submit a copy of their application for state government level review and comment. The state offices listed here coordinate federal financial assistance and may direct federal development. For help in identifying state-level grants, other state government agencies websites may be found at: State and Local Agencies.
Related Federal Resources
A-Z Index of U.S. Departments and Agencies (General Services Administration)
To better develop a grant proposal, search a department or agency’s Home Page to learn more about its programs and objectives. The site USA.gov also links to Government Benefits, Grants, and Loans.
Benefits.gov (via Department of Labor)
Includes information on over 1,000 government assistance programs, and how to apply. Covers direct payment, loan, insurance, training, or other services.
FTC Consumer Alert (Federal Trade Commission)
The FTC warns consumers to beware of paying "processing fees" for information that is available free to the public. Ads claiming federal grants are available for home repairs, home business, unpaid bills, or other personal expenses are often a scam.
OMB Grants Management Web Site (Office of Management and Budget)
OMB establishes government-wide grants management policies and guidelines through circulars and common rules. OMB Circulars are cited in Catalog program descriptions and may be printed out fulltext.
