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State and Local resources

UHD Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Learn about financial aid at UHD.
City of Houston Business Solutions Center
Download the "Getting Started" packet for resources and funding.
TexasOnline eGrants Search
Funding opportunities available through Texas state agencies.
Texas Business Portal
Learn how to start a business, get licenses and permits, find funding, and more.

Adventures in Education
Resources to help students and parents plan for higher education.
FundSource
Information about private foundations that fund research projects.
Sample Business Plans
Sample business plans for a variety of industries and retail businesses
ScienceCareers GrantsNet
Grant resources in science teaching and training.
SRA International Grants Web Resources
Comprehensive guide to grant resources.

Grants.gov
Find and apply for federal government grants.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Grants available to governments, organizations, and individuals.
Department of Education Grants & Contracts
Guide to opportunities and applications.
Federal Student Aid Handbook
How to apply for federal financial aid.
GovBenefits.gov
Information on over 1,000 benefits and assistance programs for indviduals.
Minority Business Development Agency
Resources on financing, contracts and certification, and business development.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Funding opportunities for research in the humanities
National Science Foundation Grants
Funding opportunities and a Grant Proposal Guide.
United States Department of Health & Human Services
Funding opportunities in the health sciences.
United States Small Business Administration
A small business planner, financial assistance, grants, and other services