Federal Funding Resources

OMB Uniform Guidance

OMB Uniform Guidance

The Office of Management and Budget released the new “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards; Final Rule” on December 26, 2013 (2 CFR Chapter I, Chapter II, Part 200, et al.). The “Uniform Guidance” became effective on December 26, 2014 for new awards and funding increments issued on or after that date.

All costs charged to a federal grant must be allowable, allocable, and reasonable. Please refer to Subpart E of the Uniform Guidance for an exhaustive list of costs that are unallowable. Examples include alcoholic beverages, charitable contributions, fundraising costs, entertainment costs, pre-award costs (unless approved by the sponsor), and travel costs in excess of the lowest available commercial discount airfare (see Fly America Act).

Budget questions should be directed to Grants Accountant Christy Brydges in the Controller's Office.

The Purchasing Office website provides specific guidance on procurement standards for federal grants.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the primary federal agency responsible for biomedical and behavioral research to improve the health of the nation.

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) supports programs in a wide range of artistic disciplines, including arts education, dance, design, folk and traditional arts, literature, media arts, music, musical theater, opera, theater, and visual arts.

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), an independent federal agency, is one of the largest funders of humanities programs in the United States. Successful proposals are posted for each NEH grant opportunity and, for many programs, program officers will review a draft in advance of the final proposal submission deadline.

U.S. Department of Education (ED.GOV)

The U.S. Department of Education's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

The U. S. Department of Energy supports a number of grants programs to address our country's energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges.

Grants.gov

Grants.gov is the central application and information resource for Federal grant programs, with more than 1,000 programs within 26 grant-making agencies. You can search by agency, date range, funding activity category, or eligibility. You may also sign up to receive customized email notifications of grant announcements most relevant to your research.

Learn how to use the Grants.gov Workspace application system.

National Science Foundation (NSF)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds research and education in most fields of the natural sciences and engineering, as well as some areas of the social and behavioral sciences.