Representative Fred Upton (MI-06)

For Fred, meeting the needs of Southwest Michigan has always been job one. That's why he has a person on staff solely dedicated to cutting red-tape for those seeking funding through government grants. Please use the resources below, and if you have questions, contact Michael Beckerman, Projects Director, at 202-225-3731.

Where to Find Federal Grants	How to Apply for Grants
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Programs (CFDA) - GSA version Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Programs (CFDA) - HHS version HUDCLIPS: HUD's Client Information & Policy System HUD's Federal Register Notices U.S. House of Representatives: Federal Funding Report University of MI: Federal Government Resources on the Web	About.com: Help with Grant Proposals Appalachian Regional Commission: How to apply for a Grant Community Grant Application Preparation GRCNC: Grant Center Hot Funding Tips Granthelp: Grant Writing Tips, Techniques, and Books Grant Proposal Writing Community Toolbox: Funding Links Fundraising News Online Helpful Websites for Grant Seekers
Help Managing the Grant Process	Foundations
Grants Management Related Forums - US Chief Financial Officers Council Grantsnet: Department of Health & Human Services Information for Tax-Exempt Organizations TGCI: The Grantsmanship Center	Donors Forum of Chicago - Philanthropic Database (PHD) Foundation Center: Grantmaker Info The Foundation Center: Online Library Internet Prospector: Foundations/Grants Markle Foundation: Grant Information National Heritage Foundation: Foundation Training Center
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations	Corporate Charitable Giving
About.com: Nonprofit Charitable Orgs CharityChannel.Com Insurance for Children The Internet Nonprofit Center Internet Resources for Non-Profit Public Service Organizations Nonprofit Gateway Nonprofit Resources Catalogue Philanthropic Studies Library - Subject Links StarGuide: Charity Search	IBM: Grant Programs Internet Prospector: Corporate References The PricewaterhouseCoopers Endowment for The Business of Government
Small Business Resources	International Trade & Development
Bizjournals.com Bizzed: Resources for Your Small Business Entrepreneurial Edge The Federal Marketplace FedMarket State and Local Jumpstation Find Federal Contracts - Commerce Business Daily Market Your Business on the Internet: Legal Traps and Blunders Sciencewise Alert - Small Business Resources Service Corps of Retired Executives - Business Counselors U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Small Business Resources U.S. Small Business Administration U.S. SBA's Hot Web Links Womenbiz.gov: the Gateway for Women Doing Business with the Federal Government	The Electronic Embassy Export-Import Bank of the United States Government Information Xchange: Foreign & Int'l Heifer International InterAction: American Council for Voluntary International Action The International Budget Project International Monetary Fund The International Trade Administration Internet Prospector: International Reference TGCI: International Funding U.S. Chamber of Commerce: International Programs and Services U.S. State Department: Services Wallace Global Fund
State & Local Govt. Funding Resources	Disaster Assistance
Appalachian Regional Commission Home Page Empowerment Zone and Enterprise Community Program Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) Federal Funds Information for States Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Rural Information Center (RIC): Funding Resources TGCI: Community Foundations by State TGCI: Funding Through State Government US State & Local Gateway	American Red Cross Disaster Services Guide Community Preparedness Website Project Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) High Impact Agencies (HIAs) National Fire Protection Association National Hurricane Center Tropical Prediction Center National Weather Service homepage National Weather Service Active Warnings The North American Center For Emergency Communications, (NACEC) USGS's Center for Integration of Natural Disaster Information (CINDI)
Before Looking for Money for College	Where Can I Find Money For College?
College Board Online Financial Aid Facts Definition of Financial Aid Terms FAQ's about Private Sector Scholarship Research Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Fact Sheets Timeline for Financial Aid and Scholarship Research What Should I Know About Educational Grants? Scholarship Scams	Access America for Students: Student Gateway to the U.S. Government 2001 Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial Aid Page College Board Online Scholarship Search CollegeNET eStudentLoan LoanFinder Financial Aid Scholarship Search Through the Web (FastWEB) Grants and Scholarships: The Education Webpage Minority On-Line Information Service (MOLIS) Other Types of Financial Aid Sallie Mae's Free Online Scholarship Service Scholarship News Scholarship Resource Network Express The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid The Student Center - College Information Student Financial Assistance SuperCollege.com: College Information and Scholarship Search White House: Federal Resources for Educational Excellence The World Bank: Scholarships and Fellowships Programs
Scholarships - Specific Fields of Study	Internships/Summer Employment
American Health and Beauty Aids Institute The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation Institute of International Education Journalism Awards and Fellowships Naval Historical Center: Research Grants, Prizes and Internships USDA Scholarships	Bank Internship Program The Corporation for National Service Jobs and College Life The National Assembly: Directory of Internships in Youth Development Washington Intern Foundation
Computers for Schools and Communities	Other Educational Resources
Computers for Learning The Lazarus Foundation Parents, Educators & Publishers (PEP)	American Distance Education Consortium (ADEC or AgSAT) Education World�: Grants For Educators Program eSchool News Online The George Lucas Educational Foundation: Funding Links National Multicultural Institute U.S. Dept. of Education: FAQs U.S. Department of Education: Funding Opportunities U.S. State Department: Teaching Overseas
Surplus & Unclaimed Property	Consumer Protection
General Services Administration: Property Disposal Gifts in Kind International National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators	Consumer Information from the Federal Government Crimes-of-Persuasion: Telemarketing Fraud, Investment Schemes, and Consumer Scams Federal Trade Commission The National Consumers League: National Fraud Information Center
Demographic and Statistical Resources	Other Helpful Resources
County and City Data Books Employment and Other Statistics - Bureau of Labor Statistics FEDSTATS Federal, State, and Local Government Finance Data Major Sources of Statistical Data for Geographical Areas Smaller than State Government Online - Best of the Web National Assn of State Budget Officers U.S. Census Bureau - Federal, State and Local Governments (including Schools)	Database List on GPO Access disABILITY Information and Resources Housing & Communities - Department of Housing & Urban Development National Agriculture Library (NAL): Services & Programs Resources for Nurses and Families WebAble!: Disability-Related Internet Resources.

The listed sites are recommended sources of information for researching grants, procurement, and other resources on the Internet. The U.S. House of Representatives does not take responsibility for content or any subscription costs that may be incurred.

Prepared by House Information Resources.