Grants Links

Review the list below for a number of useful links related to grants and grants management, as well as links for those searching and applying for grants.

Grant-Seeking
Federal Grants
State Grants
National Grants

Grant-Seeker Links
- MN Grants Portal
  A single entry point to State of Minnesota grant opportunities
- Get Ready for College - Office of Higher Education
  Start here if you're looking for grants for college
- Programs and Funding Overview - Minnesota Housing
  Start here if you're looking for grants for housing and rental properties
- Business Development Funding - Department of Employment and Economic Development
  Start here if you're looking for grants for small businesses
- MNbenefits for State and County Services - Department of Human Services
  Start here if you're looking for grants for basic living expenses
- Grants Resources for Cities - League of Minnesota Cities
  Find grant opportunities and helpful resources for cities
Federal Grants Links
- Grants.gov
  Website where applicants can learn more about Federal grants
- Federal Grant Reporting
  Understanding the federal reporting and oversight process.
- Federal Grant Financial Reporting Requirements and Databases: Frequently Asked Questions
  Congressional Research Service report
- Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR)
  Website for COFAR.
- SAM.gov
  The Official U.S. Government System for Assistance Listings (previously was CFDA)
- The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
  General and permanent published by Federal departments and agencies
- Department of Labor Office of Financial and Administrative Management
  Dept. of Labor grants and grants management resources
- Government Spending Database
  Database of government spending
- Health and Human Services Grant Management Guidance
  Business and Financial Grant Management Guidance by Health and Human Services Division
State of MN Grants Links
- Minnesota State Register
- Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
- Minnesota Council on Foundations
- Recommendations on improving collaborative activities between the state, not-for-profit organizations and the private sector (PDF)
  A report to the Minnesota Legislature from the Minnesota Office of Grants Management
- Minnesota Management and Budget Policy: Single Audit Responsibilities (PDF)
National Grants Info Links
- GuideStar - Toolkits, Guides, and Articles on Grant Writing Basics
- National Study of Nonprofit-Government Contracts and Grants 2013: State Profiles