The most trustworthy source of checking the available grants and knowing about the agencies involved in providing free government grants is the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA). Before applying for free government grants, it is always best to verify with the CFDA if the grants are available to all levels of government, a non-profit organization, and other entities. Some of the important grant-making agencies that provide free government grants are as follows:

• U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID): The U.S. Agency for International Development, being an independent federal government agency provides assistance in the form of economic as well as humanitarian to more than 100 countries for a bright future.
• Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) : Corporation for National and Community Service is the biggest agency of the federal government which supports the community services and volunteering. Their programs like Senior Corps, AmeriCorps and the Learn and Serve America programs give every American a chance to offer their service and volunteering as a contribution. CNCS aspires to bring a change in America.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) : After coming into establishment in 1862, the U.S. Department of Agriculture strives hard in serving all the Americans through their Anti-hunger efforts. The USDA has stewardship of more than 200 million acres of national forest and helps to open a market for American farmers and ranchers. The USDA also strives hard in providing the needy with food around the world.
• U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) : The DOC strives hard in promoting the economy of the country at all levels and technological advancement by constantly keeping an eye on the international trade policies, domestic policies, and growth.
• U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) : DOD provides the military forces that help in maintaining the security of the nation and deter war. The five major areas are as follows:
• Peace Keeping
• Warfighting efforts
• Homeland Security
• Evacuation
• Humanitarian Causes
• U.S. Department of Education (ED): The Education Department promotes equality in access to education for all and promotes educational excellence by coordinating, managing and accounting the federal education programs. The ED supplements and complements education at all levels and encourages the involvement of the public, students and their parents.
• U.S. Development of Health and Human Services(HHS): The HHS is the principal agency responsible for promoting the health of all the American citizens. The HHS ensures the provision of essential human services with priority given to the least able individuals.