“We have all seen them, late night infomercials, websites, and reference guides, advertising “millions in free money”.  Don’t believe the hype!” – Grants.gov

Today, Grants.gov is a central storehouse for information on over 1,000 grant programs and provides access to approximately $500 billion in annual awards.  There are many types of organizations that are eligible to apply for government grants.   Grants.gov does not offer money for personal financial assistance or debt.

Seeking out available money for grants can be difficult for the uninitiated. Cleveland Public Library resources can greatly assist patrons in finding the grants that they are looking for. Please click here for a guide on various directories, proposal and grant writing, as well as starting and managing a nonprofit organization. If you are looking for a very specific grant (i.e. something in the arts, social work or education), then you will need to include specialized directories in your search. The guide listed above is meant to be a general introduction to grant resources; if you do not see what you looking for, please free to ask a staff member for more assistance.