How to Apply for a Grant
Guidance for applicants on how to find and read funding opportunity announcements, how to write and submit strong applications, what the review process is and what to expect after submission. Followed by FAQs
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Issued by: Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
Issue Date: January 27, 2015
How to Apply for a Grant
Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs)
For more information on available funding opportunities, please visit the Funding Opportunity Announcements page. In order to apply for a grant, you and/or your organization must complete the Grants.gov registration process.
Get more information about applying for a grant, including finding and understanding funding opportunities, submitting an application, understanding the review process, and more. We have provided an overview of the process to apply for ACF grants below.
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