Grant Writing Links
A curated collection of websites and tools to help with grant writing and funding
opportunities.
Government Grants
Grants.gov
https://www.grants.govThe official U.S. government website for finding and applying for federal grants.
Search across 1000+ grant programs offered by 26 federal agencies.
Foundation & Corporate Grants
Foundation Center (Now Candid)
https://candid.orgComprehensive resource for foundation and corporate grant information. Offers databases,
research tools, training, and funding opportunities for nonprofits.
Foundation Grants
The Philanthropy Network
https://www.philanthropynetwork.orgNetwork of regional associations that support philanthropic organizations. Offers
resources, events, and networking opportunities for grant seekers.
Grant Writing Education
Grant Writing Training Institute
https://www.grantwritingtraining.orgOffers online and in-person grant writing training courses, webinars, and certification
programs for beginners and experienced writers.
Academic Grants
National Science Foundation (NSF)
https://www.nsf.govPremier U.S. agency for funding research and education in non-medical sciences. Offers
various grant programs for individuals and institutions.
Health Research Grants
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
https://www.nih.govLeading U.S. medical research agency. Provides extensive funding opportunities for
biomedical and behavioral research through grants.nih.gov.
State & Local Grants
State Grant Resources
https://www.nassgapweb.orgNational Association of State Grant Programs. Links to state-specific grant programs
and funding opportunities across the United States.
Nonprofit Grants
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
https://doaj.orgCommunity-curated online directory that indexes open access, peer-reviewed journals.
Useful for nonprofits and researchers seeking funding.
Community Development
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
https://www.lisc.orgNational nonprofit dedicated to expanding economic opportunities in struggling communities.
Offers grants and financing for community development projects.
Arts & Culture Grants
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
https://www.arts.govFederal agency providing grants for arts projects, cultural organizations, artists,
and communities. Supports a wide range of artistic disciplines.
Education Grants
U.S. Department of Education
https://www2.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtmlFederal funding opportunities for educational institutions, teachers, students, and
educational programs. Includes competitive grants and formula funding.
Environmental Grants
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Grants
https://www.epa.gov/grantsFederal grants for environmental projects, pollution prevention, and sustainable development
initiatives.
Grant Writing Tools
ProQuest Pivot
https://pivotprofessional.proquest.comProfessional funding database that helps researchers and institutions find and manage
grant opportunities from thousands of sources.
Grant Databases
GrantStation
https://www.grantstation.comSearchable database of grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government
agencies. Includes tips and training resources.
International Grants
British Academy
https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.ukOffers grants and funding opportunities for research in the humanities and social
sciences with international reach.
Best Practices
Grant Writing Tips from AGP
https://www.agp.orgThe Association of Grants Professionals provides resources, professional development,
and best practices for grant professionals.