Mission/Giving Statement: The historic mission of the US Department of Commerce is "to foster, promote, and develop the foreign and domestic commerce" of the United States. This has evolved, as a result of legislative and administrative additions, to encompass broadly the responsiblity to foster, serve, and promote the Nation's economic development and technological advancement.
Grantmaking Program Areas: The US Department of Commerce has twelve Commerce Bureaus. Commerce Bureaus under the DOC include:
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
International Trade Administration (ITA)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
For a complete list of Commerce Bureaus and their website links, see the US Department of Commerce's website. A "Grant Opportunities" link is also available on the homepage of the US Department of Commerce's website.
Type of Funding/Funding Restrictions: See individual grants for eligibility and restrictions.
Application Instructions: DOC requires all applicants to apply online through www.grants.gov. Grant application instructions are online and vary for each grant. Please note, applications must include a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and register with the Central Contractor’s Registry (CCR). It is suggested that this be completed at least 30 days in advance of the application due date.
Notes: Register for email announcements through www.grants.gov. Funding opportunities are also listed on each Commerce Bureau's website.
