Grant Writing and Grants (including grants for students)

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The Foundation Center's website has free and fee-based information for grant seekers and grant writers.

Interactive map showing grants, funders, and recipients of funds in Native communities across Louisiana and the United States.

Grants.gov is your source to find and apply for federal government grants. Grants.gov is free and does not provide personal financial assistance.

Note: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) does not offer grants to start or expand small business, though it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. While the SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments.

The official benefits website of the U.S. government. Informs citizens of benefits they may be eligible for and how to apply for assistance.

Provides detailed, public descriptions of Federal assistance listings available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi- public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups, and individuals.

Overview of the State of Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) grant index along with other resources.

The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism (DCRT) offers various grant programs for industry partners.

Philanthropic organization that connects donors with causes they care about. Various grants available.