A Department of Education is a federal or state agency that provides leadership, develops policy, and awards funding for public schools in Merced County, California. As part of this mission, Departments of Education distribute grants and federal funding, including education block grants, Title I grants, and IDEA grants. They also award School Improvement Grants, Teacher Incentive Funds, and Pell Grants, in addition to other student loans and grants. Students, teachers, and educators can learn more about Merced County government grants issued by the Department of Education on its website.
Atwater Elementary Department of Education Atwater CA 1850 Juniper Avenue 95301 209-357-6115
A Housing Authority provides low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing assistance for eligible individuals and families in Merced County, California. At the federal level, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) operates over 20 government grant programs, including affordable housing development grants, community and economic development grants, fair housing grants, and rental assistance grants. HUD also offers Merced County supportive housing and services grants. Housing Authority grants can help fund Merced County low-income housing, local housing assistance programs, and provide grants for housing assistance such as Section 8.
Atwater Housing Authority Atwater CA 2870 Crest Road 95301 209-358-1284
Dos Palos Housing Authority Dos Palos CA 21227 Reynolds Avenue 93620 209-392-2665
Merced County Housing Authority Merced CA 405 U Street 95341 209-722-3501
Merced County Housing Authority Livingston CA 1005 8th Street 95334 209-394-8626
A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in Merced County, California. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to Merced County local Chambers of Commerce as well as grants through multiple bureaus. It also provides market development awards for non-profit industries, including trade associations. Local Chambers of Commerce may also help member businesses secure Small Business Administration grants, business development grants, and economic development funding. Chambers of Commerce provide information about government grant programs on their websites.
Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce Merced CA 1640 N Street 95340 209-384-7092
Gustine Chamber of Commerce Gustine CA 375 5th Street 95322 209-854-6975
Livingston California Chamber of Commerce Livingston CA 1416 C Street 95334 209-394-8041
Los Banos Chamber of Commerce Los Banos CA 503 J Street 93635 209-826-2495
Merced California Chamber of Commerce Merced CA 690 West 16th Street 95340 209-384-7092
A Department of Transportation is a state or federal agency that plans and develops transportation systems and infrastructure in Merced County, California. The federal Department of Transportation offers several Merced County government grants, including grants for road, rail, transit, and port projects, as well as car and vanpool projects, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and transit research and safety improvements. State Departments of Transportation provide grants for private operators, senior centers, non-profits, and transit systems. Merced County government grant information is available on the Department of Transportation website.
Los Banos Transportation Department Los Banos CA 1359 East Pacheco Boulevard 93635 209-826-4023
Merced Transportation Department Merced CA 1801 Motel Drive 95341 209-726-6534
A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in Merced County, California. The federal VA, as well as local Merced County branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The Merced County VA also provides cemetery grants and supportive services grants for veterans and their families. VA grants both go to agencies, organizations, and individual veterans. The VA provides more information about government grants on its website.
Madera County Veterans Service Offices Los Banos CA 4th Street 93635 209-675-7766
Merced County Veterans Service Atwater CA 3605 Hospital Road, e 95301 209-385-7588
Veterans of Foreign Wars Atwater CA 1388 Broadway Avenue 95301 209-358-7224
Veterans of Foreign Wars Winton CA 7093 Walnut Avenue 95388 209-358-8138