If you do need individual assistance then you should consider searching locally for assistance first to see what resources are available before launching a full internet search.

To help you find the answers you need we would recommend you complete this free anonymous questionnaire so you will be able to obtain the most accurate list of benefit programs for which you may be eligible. Click here to start!

Many people look to the government hoping to find out how to apply for a grant or to get "free money." However, grants usually go to state and local governments or nonprofit organizations, who then use the money to operate assistance programs locally. USA.gov has information about grants and loans.

Individuals looking for government grants and loans should visit GovBenefits.gov. States and organizations looking for grants should visit Grants.gov.

Another source of information is the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, which is a directory of over 15 types of federal assistance, including grants and loans. There are about 1,500 programs listed in the CFDA. Each program has a summary which explains program eligibility requirements, agency contact information, and application instructions. A printed copy can also be ordered.

For further information about grants and loans by category, please visit the following links:

Business

• Starting or Expanding a Business

• Buying Investment Property  

Housing

• Assistance to Buy a House

• Assistance with Home Repairs  

• Assistance with Rent Payments  

• Assistance with Mortgage Payments  

• Rebuilding after a Natural Disaster  

Education

• Student Financial Assistance  

• Job Retraining or Vocational Education  

Medical needs

• Assistance with Medical Bills  

• Assistance with Prescription Drugs  

Rural residents

• Buying and Operating a Farm  

• Crop and Livestock Insurance  

Personal needs

• Assistance with Utility Bills  

• Help with Consumer Credit    

• Rebuilding after a Natural Disaster 

We also suggest researching the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, which is a directory of over 15 types of federal assistance, including grants and loans. There are about 1,500 programs listed in the CFDA. Each program has a summary which explains program eligibility requirements, agency contact information, and application instructions.

To access the CFDA website please visit: http://12.46.245.173/cfda/cfda.html
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If you are looking for grants then we suggest you try the FREE tool offered by the Foundation Center below:

Foundation Finder is a lookup tool provided to the public free of charge by the Foundation Center. It provides basic facts on private foundations, community foundations, grantmaking public charities, and corporate giving programs in the U.S. 

Foundation Finder has been redesigned to allow you to:

• Search by grantmaker name—including former, partial, and common names

• Search by geography to identify grantmakers in a given city, state, or zip code

• Search by EIN number

Tips for Using Foundation Finder

Need more detailed information on grantmakers than what's provided in Foundation Finder? Consider subscribing to The Foundation Directory Online, with subscription plans starting as low as $19.95 a month.