Grants & Federal Funding

Congresswoman Sykes aims to provide tools that make finding grants easier, and answers to many of your questions about the process. Below you will find grant information, resources, opportunities, and announcements about federal funding awarded across the 13th District. You can also request assistance from Congresswoman Sykes through letters of support for federal grants.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the office.

Government Organizations

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
  • Native American tribal governments (other than federally recognized)

Education Organizations/Students

  • Independent school districts
  • Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Students may apply for federal student loans by visiting StudentAid.Gov
  • If a non- U.S. resident student is awarded funding to perform activities outside the United States, then this likely does not constitute U.S. source income and a TIN/EIN is not necessary. Examples of such funding include scholarships, fellowship grants, targeted grants, and achievement awards. Before applying, foreign applicants should thoroughly review the IRS website and search for their most recent guidance for non-residents and International Taxpayers.

Public Housing Organizations

  • Public housing authorities
  • Indian housing authorities

Nonprofit Organizations

  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service (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

  • Organizations other than small businesses

Small Businesses

Individuals

  • Individual people may submit applications for a funding opportunity on their own behalf (i.e., not on behalf of a company, organization, institution, or government).
  • If you are registered with only an individual applicant profile (on Grants.gov) you are only allowed to apply to funding opportunities that are open to individuals.
  • Most of the funding opportunities on Grants.gov are for organizations, not individuals. If you are looking for personal financial assistance or other types of funding, check out the Grant Programs section to learn about how to find other forms of funding from the government.

Foreign Applicants

  • The authorizing legislation and agency policies will determine whether a foreign individual or organization may apply for the grant.
  • Foreign applicants need to complete the same registration process as domestic applicants, but there are additional steps to this registration process.
  • Depending on the intended usage of the grant you are applying for, you may need to file a U.S. tax return which requires a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), also referred to as an employer Identification Number (EIN).
  • If a non- U.S. resident is awarded funding to perform activities outside the United States, then this likely does not constitute U.S. source income and a TIN/EIN is not necessary.
  • Before applying, foreign applicants should thoroughly review the IRS website and search for their most recent guidance for non-residents and International Taxpayers.

Search for program information at:

  • Access https://www.sam.gov and complete the online SAM registration process to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) or verify if your organization already has one. If your organization already has a UEI (SAM) Click Register  and complete the on-screen instructions. The website, produced by the General Services Administration (GSA), houses federal assistance listings previously found on the now-retired Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA). Each federal assistance program has a corresponding CFDA program number; these CFDA numbers are still used as numerical program identifiers. Programs are searchable at the "Assistance Listings" domain at SAM.gov; descriptions are updated by departments and agencies, and they cover authorizing legislation, objectives, and eligibility and compliance requirements.
  • Check current federal grants opportunities at Grants.gov, and apply online (links and instructions given at the website). Additional notices can appear at FedConnect.net
  • Search foundations for project funding: use the Foundation Center website or Foundation Center Funding Information Network resources to identify national, state, and community foundations.
  • State Single Points of Contact  (Office of Management and Budget)
    Under Executive Order 12372, some states require federal grant applicants to submit a copy of their application for state government level review and comment process. The state offices listed here coordinate federal financial assistance and may direct federal development. For help in identifying state-level grants, other state government agency websites may be found by visiting: State and Local Agencies.
  • Also see these Congressional Research Service reports available to the public: Resources for Grantseekers
  • 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.
  • USA.gov for Businesses and Nonprofits  (GSA)
    Includes contracting with the U.S. government, international trade and exporting, and small businesses. See also financial assistance links on the Small Business Administration website.
  • FedBizOpps.gov (GSA)
    Official website posting business, contracting, and procurement opportunities with the federal government. Helpful information for vendors, including FBO Demonstration Videos and Frequently Asked Questions, appear under the Getting Started tab. Search options include an advanced search form for more targeted filtering of current opportunities.
  • Student Aid on the Web (Dept. of Education)
    Information on funding education beyond high school, including grants, loans, and work-study assistance to qualified students.
  • 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 Guidance  (Office of Management and Budget)
    OMB establishes government-wide grants management policies and guidelines through circulars and common rules.
  • Linked here is Rep. Sykes’ Federal Funding Database which is a federal agency specific grant opportunities spreadsheet which allows you to search for federal funding opportunities using keywords, agencies, and identifying information that may match your project or initiative.

Check out recent grant webinars, hosted by the Office of Congresswoman Emilia Sykes.

Clean Communities Grants Webinar

The Clean Communties Grants Webinar, with special guests from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, provided an overview of funding opportunities and deadlines for various grant opportunities, including Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Funding, the Clean School Bus Program, the Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle Program, Community Change Funding, and Thriving Communities Funding.

View the slides here. 

Healthy Communities Grants Webinar

The Healthy Communities Webinar, with special guests from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provided an overview of funding opportunities and deadlines for various grant opportunities for urban farmers and urban agriculture, food coalitions and food security, and maternal and infant mortality and nutrition.

View the slides here. 

Supporting Our Communities Grants Seminar

The Supporting Our Communities Grants Seminar, with special guests from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provided an overview of funding opportunities and deadlines for various grant opportunities related to substance abuse and mental health services, maternal health, children and families, the American Rescue Plan Act, and programming for older adults.

View the slides here. 

Our office can also support your work by:

  • Writing a Letter of Support to accompany your federal grant requests.
  • Connecting you with a Federal Grant Congressional Liaison to answer any questions you may have that are not answered in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
  • For some federal grants, we can obtain a review of your application with feedback about why your grant was denied and what you can do to make your next application stronger.
  • Working with our Colleagues in the Federal Agencies to research if there is a Federal Grant that would fund your proposed project or grant.

For Support with your Grant Application, please complete the following form and a member of our team will be in contact with you.

NOTE: Please Email any relevant documents to Tameaka.Taylor@mail.house.gov