Other Funding

This section provides descriptive and contact information for other funding directories, funding resource guidance documents, and funding clearinghouse organizations that address one or several aspects of smart growth.

This section is provided as a mechanisms for organizations seeking funding to expand their search beyond those programs described on this site.

EPA Office of Water - Catalog of Federal Funding for Watershed Protection:
This catalog provides information about federal monies that are available to fund a variety of watershed protection projects. It contains a one-page fact sheet for each of 69 funding sources that indicates to the reader the type of projects funded and eligibility requirements. Contacts and Internet sites are provided so the reader can obtain further information. This catalog lists federal sources that provide monetary assistance (grants, loans, cost sharing) and does not present sources that offer only technical assistance.

Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance:
This a government-wide compendium of federal programs, projects, services, and activities which provide assistance or benefits to the American public. It contains financial and nonfinancial assistance programs administered by departments and establishments of the federal government.

US DOE Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development:
This web site lists a wide variety of funding sources for all aspects of sustainable development. Equally informational are the funding resources listed in the archives section.

Merging Currents: Transportation and Water Quality - A Guidebook for Funding Opportunities:
The purpose of this guidebook is to provide public agencies, private industry, and nonprofit environmental groups with information on the opportunities that exist under TEA-21 in order to secure funding for transportation-related environmental programs. In particular, the guidebook focus on monies that are available to preserve or restore wetlands or other habitat; preserve or restore habitat connections that allow for wildlife migration; or address problems of water quality due to storm water or dry-season runoff. Contacts: PCL Foundation, 916-313-4509

Directory of Funding Sources for Grassroots River and Watershed Conservation Groups (River Network):
This directory profiles of foundations, corporations, state and federal agencies and other non-profits that support small, nonprofit watershed groups, as well as a few sources that support Tribes. Only multi-state funders are included in this directory. The directory includes contact information, grant sizes and a brief description of each source's particular interests as well as sections on grant proposal writing, indexes, and additional resources. Contacts: Alison Cook and Pat Muñoz

Practitioner's Guide to Federal Resources for Community Economic Development:
This is published by the National Council for Urban Economic Development. It identifies state and federal programs supporting economic development activities and provides in-depth case studies on 60 successful state programs, emphasizing goals, operation and potential adaptability in other states.

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