Types of Federal Funding

Federal funding comes in a variety of forms. Discretionary Programs and Earmarks, Formula Programs and Supplemental Services are a few. Each type of funding requires a different type of application process or proposal.

The Discretionary or Earmark funding may be announced as a competition but often the money is just given to a project. If you have a big idea on how to fill a need in your community get the ear of your public officials or talk to the administrative agencies directly involved. You may be given the funding with as little as a conversation or written proposal.

Formula Programs require the applicants to submit their proposals to the state. The Federal funds are funneled through the states. Frequently, The state decides how it wishes to disburse the funds. Connect with the state agency that best reflects your project. For example: if you are trying to fund a facility for the homeless connect with the Housing Department of your state.

Supplemental Services This money is distributed to tutoring programs that supplement the schools curriculum. Only school districts with low performance as judged by the No Child Left Behind criteria may use these tutoring programs. The tutoring programs apply for the funding. Though this is not grant money it is often confused with the grant funds.

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