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With over $400 billion in grants available from 1000 different programs from the U.S. Government, it may be challenging to find a program that you or your company may qualify for while applying for grants.

With a little bit of effort and some well thought out strategies, this article will show you the resources you will need to both research and apply for a grant program. 

The easiest method to applying for grants is to log on to grants.gov. This is by far the largest government grants source. So far this is the largest resource site on government grants. You actually have four different options with regards searching for information.

First among which is the basic search tool. The basic search goes by keywords, so typing in word specific grants will take you where you want to go. For example, by typing a Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number (CFDA) you would be linked to the related number specific grant.List down the numbers that flash on the screen as these can serve as a quick and easy reference if ever you should need to access the grant through the site once more.

The succeeding option is searching by category.If you search by category there are 21 different groups that are available including but not limited to employment, arts, environment, etc. This could reduce the time you take for searching.  The third search option is very similar, the agency search.There are about 40 agencies offering grants that you could choose from.

The next and last option is an advanced search.  With this search, you are able to use keywords a long with specific keywords that include date posted, agency, category, eligibility and others. By signing up through e-mail you can receive updates and notices on specific grants on categories that you might be interested in.

After the initial information research, you should then download a corresponding application form and apply for the grant.Prepare or memorize your funding opportunity and/or the CFDA number as well because these are needed for application.  Review your application before submitting as all of your information needs to be submitted.

You also have to register with grants.gov and create your very own account. Registration would allow you to send the application forms and be approved by an organization.  You will also be able to track application status.

Once you are finished with your application, log into your grants.gov with your account and send the file. Make sure to keep yourself updated with the status of the application using your CFDA number, Funding opportunity number, Competition ID, and your grants.gov tracking number.

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