This overview of funding available for women's equity from federal sources reflects the decreasing governmental support for equal education programs. Major attention is given to federal support of research and development activities, and suggestions are offered on general strategies for obtaining such funds related to sex equity in education. Some federal funding sources are described, including the Women's Education Equity Act Program, Title IV of the Civil Rights Act, Vocational Education Act Programs, the National Institute of Education, the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, the National Center for Education Statistics, the Office for Civil Rights, agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services, and ACTION, to name a few. These materials provide an agency overview, its relevance to sex equity, potential applicants, and publications and agency contacts. Programs both within and outside of the U.S. Department of Education are included. Public funding information sources are also listed with addresses and publications listings. (JAC)