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Grant Seeking Databases and Links

The following links will allow you to access a variety of tools that will assist you in your search for external funding.  The first group of tools includes searchable databases.  These databases contain thousands of federal and non-federal funding opportunities including fellowships, post-doctoral opportunities, development and educational curriculum projects, sabbatical and publication support, equipment and travel money and much more.  The second group of tools includes links to the sites of sponsoring agencies and organizations as well as sites, which document many of the federal grant announcements.

Databases

SPIN (Sponsored Programs Information Network)

SPIN contains thousands of opportunities from 2,500 different sponsoring agencies.  It is comprehensive in its subject coverage and includes both federal and non-federal sponsors.  SPIN has a matching alert service called SMARTS (SPIN Matching Alert and Research Transmittal Service) and a faculty profile database call GENIUS (Global Expertise Network for Industry and University and Scholars).  SMARTS and GENIUS are available to faculty.  SPIN is restricted to the UVM community. Click here for for a Tip Sheet on using SPIN.

COS (Community of Science) Funding Information

COS Funding Information includes over 22,000 grant opportunities from around the world.  COS is comprehensive in its subject coverage and is especially recommended when searching for graduate student funding opportunities.  COS is restricted to the UVM community.   Click here for a Tip Sheet on using COS

Vermont Directory of Foundations Online

Previously published by Christine Graham in paper format, this directory is now is available as a free, searchable database and is currently sponsored by the Foundation Center in partnership with the Vermont Community Foundation.  This online directory gives information about foundations within Vermont and from out-of-state who give to Vermont causes.  It can be searched by various criteria including keywords and fields of interest.

GrantsNet

GrantsNet is a joint venture between the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).  GrantsNet features federal and non-federal opportunities for support in the areas of biomedical sciences and undergraduate science education.  GrantsNet is available to anyone for free.

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Federal Agencies

Grants.gov

Private Agencies

Federal Documentation Sites:

• Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
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• FedGrants (Federal funding opportunities and notification service)
• FedWorld Information Network
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• NIH Guide

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