Getting Started
Grants
If you have never applied for a federal grant, you may have a number of questions about the process. The first step is to visit Grants.gov, your place for finding and applying for federal grants. It features a list of Frequently Asked Questions to help applicants. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is proud to be the managing partner for Grants.gov—an initiative that is having an unparalleled impact on the grant community.
Other websites that can help you navigate the federal grant application process include:
- SAM.gov
- Benefits.gov
- Tribal Directory Assessment Tool (TDAT) Version 3.0 at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Tribal Consultation Opportunities Tracking System (TCOTS) at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
SAMHSA Grant Resources
- Developing a Competitive SAMHSA Grant Application (PDF | 1.1 MB)
- FY 2024 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Application Guide (PDF | 535 KB)
HHS Funding Opportunities
HHS Application Assistance
HHS has a number of websites dedicated to helping you prepare for the application process, including the following:
- Tribal Affairs component of the Office of Intergovernmental and Public Affairs
- Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS)
- Tips for Preparing Grant Proposals
- HHS Grant Information and Administrative Tools
- HHS Grant Process
- Responsibilities of the HHS Office of Grants Policy, Oversight, and Evaluation