NLC provides hands on technical assistance, education, and training in addition to supporting cities to connect with funding opportunities through GrantFinder. NLC provides a robust database of federal, state, foundation and corporate grants available. 

• • • Grants can be identified via a keyword search and save and track applications, as well as set alerts and reminders for grants that are coming up 
    • Provides additional support from start to finish via the grant process, at a fee 

• Member cities receive one free license, request a username here to utilize services  – 99 dollar additional license for additional non profit

• • Membership, dues are due based on population  – cost increases as population increases 
• Grant access is available for anyone outside member cities, charge is $1,000 dollars per year 
• Grant access provides
  • 10,000 available grants
  • 1,000 NLC cities to that use the service to find grants and network with
• View various grants utilizing Grant Finder. Grant Finder provides the following information per grant: 
  • Grant name 
  • Funder type (federal, state, private)
  • Deadline 
  • Matching requirement (y/n)
  • Administering agent 
  • Description of who can apply
  • Direct program link
  • Summary, project goal, scope of work, eligibility, and contact information 
• Example grant and grantors related to stormwater and flooding include: 
  • Watershed and Flood Mitigation Assessment, NEIWPCC
  • TMDL Water Quality Restoration Grant, FL DEP
  • Stormwater financial Assistance Program, Department of Ecology State of Washington 
  • Wisconsin Urban Nonpoint Source & Storm Water Management Grant Program, WI DNR
  • Stormwater Grant, Metropolitan Council