Check with your school. Guidance offices at high schools and colleges will have a list of government grants that you may be eligible for.
Look online. Grants.gov has over a thousand grants listed on their site. They allow you to read through the descriptions of the different government grants and apply securely over the Internet.
Find a book that lists all government grants. The Catalog of Federal Education Grants and Oryx's Directory of Research Grants are two examples of government grant manuals. You can buy one of these books or check for availability at your local library.
Speak to a career counselor. Career counselors will often let you know if you qualify for any grant money if you choose to pursue a job in a certain profession.
Call a government grant money hotline. Grant Info Systems offers a toll free number to call, (800) 592-0362, that directs you to representatives who can help determine your eligibility for government grant money.