Welcome to NACo's Members-Only Grants Clearinghouse where you will find the tools and information you need to access federal, foundation and private funding for your county's needs.

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* NACo's Federal Grants Database *
NACo’s Federal Grants Database lists all federal program grants for which county governments are eligible. You can search the database to pinpoint programs for your specific needs. The information you retrieve will let you know whether the grants you are interested in are currently funded and whether application information is available yet. It will also provide you with information about how to contact the agency administering the grant program.

2007 Community Partnerships to Eliminate Health Disparities
(Deadline: July 11) This grant funds programs which improve the health status of targeted minority populations by eliminating disparities.

2008 Family Planning Services (Region 2 - New York, New York City)
(Deadline: March 1, 2008) This grant funds programs which establish and operate voluntary family planning services projects.

Innovations in American Government Award
(Application Deadline: Sept. 12, yearly) Funding from Harvard University's Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation will support government innovation and creative problem solving. Applications are accepted year-round, with September 12 being the cut-off between cycles.

Fresh Ideas: Improving the Health of Immigrant and Refugee Communities
(Deadline: July 13) This grant funds programs that give immigrants and refugees the tools and support they need to improve and maintain their own health.

Internet Crimes Against Children Expansion (Phase II)
(Deadline: July 20) This grant funds programs which develop an effective response to technology-facilitated exploitation of children including online enticement and child pornography.

Coastal Counties Restoration Initiative
This initiative provides funding for NACo member, county-led marine habitat restoration projects.

Five Star Restoration Challenge Grant Program
Grant funding for community-based wetland and streambank restoration projects is available through the Five Star Program. This page contains resources to help your community learn about the program and apply.

The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
The online Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance provides access to a database of all Federal programs available to state and local governments as well as other qualified entities.

National Rural Funders Collaborative
NRFC is a partnership of national and regional funders and investors, grass roots practitioners, policymakers, and public sector agencies working together to expand resources for communities and families in rural areas.

Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
Use the Regional Association Locator to find networks of funders in your area.

Grants.gov
This site is the Federal government's one-stop shop for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies.

The Federal Register
Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.

How to Get a Grant
A good introduction to the federal grant process with tips on how to write successful proposals, prepared by NACo's Research Division.

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