• The federal government offers subsidy programs to help fund projects.washington monument image by blaQ from Fotolia.com
  
  Government grants for subsidies are offered to projects supporting the vision and objectives of the federal government. For instance, the federal government offers adoption subsidies to help improve the welfare of children. Likewise, the government offers subsidy grants on health-driven initiatives, including medication and health care services. To qualify for this kind of grant, apply to the specified department.
  
  

Adoption Assistance

• The Adoption Assistance grant is a subsidy program under the Department of Health and Human Services and the office of Administration for Children and Families. The program is authorized under the Social Security Act. Its main objective is to provide adoption subsidies to cover the expenses of adopting children with special needs. Adoptive parents from tribal organizations, Federal Financial Participation states and Native American tribes all are eligible for the program. Applications for the Adoption Assistance subsidy grant should be submitted to the secretary of health and human services. Upon approval, the amount of the subsidy will be determined.
  
  Eileen West
  
  1250 Maryland Ave., SW
  
  Washington, DC 20024
  
  202-205-8438
  
  www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/programs_fund/
  
  

Payments for Essential Air Services

• The Payments for Essential Air Services grant is a subsidy program under the Department of Transportation and the Office of the Secretary Administration Secretariat. The subsidy grant is authorized under the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978. The main objective of the program is to cover air transportation costs if such service is needed. Specifically, the program subsidizes air carriers to cover traveling expenses of eligible communities. The subsidy considers and covers the profits of the air carriers and the potential operating loss. Air carriers qualify for the program only if they are certified under the Department of Transportation. Required documents for submission include detailed operating statistics and financial statements.
  
  Department of Transportation
  
  1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E.
  
  Washington, DC 20590
  
  202-366-5903
  
  ostpxweb.dot.gov/aviation/index.html
  
  

Crop Insurance

• The Crop Insurance grant is a program under the Department of Agriculture and the Risk Management Agency Office. The main objective of the program is to help improve the economic stability of farms and agricultural endeavors through the provision of crop insurance, including subsidies. The program also offers subsidies and funding opportunities for agricultural research and development.
  
  Department of Agriculture
  
  Ag Box 0801
  
  Washington, DC 20250
  
  (202) 690-2803
  
  www.rma.usda.gov