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The University subscribes to search tools for use by University faculty, staff, and students. Learn how to search databases to identify potential funding sources for your research, artistic, and other scholarly pursuits. Set up customized email alerts when new funding is posted. Training is available both in person and via online tutorials.
Foundation Directory Online (FDO)
Full-text search capability for over 80,000 foundations. Access is available for on-site computers at UM-TC only.
Grants.gov
The online resource for all Federal grants. However, to ensure a thorough search of a specific agencies' opportunities, it is recommended that you also search that agencies' web site.
GrantsNet
To find funds for training in the biological sciences and undergraduate science education.
Minnesota Grantmakers Online (MGO)
A database of Minnesota foundations and corporate grantmakers, with information on more than 1,300 funding organizations and 85,000 grants. U of M users will be asked for their x.500 user ID and password, then information will be supplied for logging into Minnesota Grantmakers Online. Other resources are available from the Minnesota Council on Foundations.
PIVOT
This searchable database of funding opportunities provides information about external funding opportunities from federal, non-federal, and international sponsors and in all disciplines. In addition to keyword searches, PIVOT offers a tool to design funding alerts that match your expert profile as developed using publications and citations. It is one of the oldest and largest proprietary databases.
SciVal Funding
This online funding intelligence solution supports researchers and administrators in the pre-award stage of the funding process. SciVal offers access to current funding opportunities and award information, allowing users to find the right opportunities, analyze the funding environment, and maximize award chances.
UM Libraries Workshop: Grant Funding - Search tools and resources
Workshop on how to use Sponsored Programs Information Network (SPIN) and the Foundation Directory Online (FDO) to search for grant opportunities. Learn how to set up e-mail updates on specific research topics. Discover how to find internal U of M funding sources. Sponsored by OVPR and University Libraries. Job aids from the workshop:
Which database is right for you? [PDF]
An overview and comparison of FDO, IRIS and SPIN.
Starting Your Funding Search [PDF]
Suggestions, pointers and resources to help get you started in your search for funding.
Arts and humanities resources
This site consolidates important resources and information for our arts, humanities, and design researchers.
A Searcher's Cheatsheet [PDF]
Quick reference for using online searching tools.
These tutorials are authored by the vendor. Tutorials are offered online, via PowerPoint or Adobe PDF files.
Grants.gov
Sign up to receive all new federal grant notices or specify notification based on customized criteria or funding opportunity number.
SPIN
Create a user profile to set up customized searches with e-mail alerts about new opportunities that match your search criteria.
RFP Bulletin
A roundup of recently announced requests for proposals (RFPs), from private, corporate, and government funding sources. Weekly e-mails are available.
