Grant Prospecting for Faculty
The following is not intended to be a complete list of websites with grant prospects but does contain information on some key websites with grant information.
Federal Websites
Federal Register: A daily publication of federal regulations, notices, grant competition announcements and proposal guidelines by department.
Grants.gov: Grants.gov is the primary website for applying for federal grants. The grants posted on the site are those with a current open competition. Navigation: Find the “For Applicants” section on the left hand side of the page. Click “Find Grant Opportunities.” You may search by keyword, CFDA number, funding activity category or federal agency. You may also use the Advanced Search button to search by eligibility, funding instrument or sub-agency.
U.S. Department of Education Forecast of Funding Opportunities: The Forecast of Funding Opportunities lists the programs and competitions that the Department of Education has posted or expects to post for applications for new awards. The Forecast is organized by Offices within the Department.
U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): This page has links to grant programs, including Strengthening Institutions (Title III), Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI), Strengthening Hispanic-Serving Institutions (Title V), TRIO programs, and others.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration: ETA supports programs that provide high quality job training and employment.
State of Illinois Websites
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity: Grantee resources page.
Other Resources
Evanston Public Library: The third floor of the library has fundraising books and materials, including the annual Foundation Directory. Parking available. Learn further information about the library’s fundraising reference resources.
1703 Orrington Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 448-8600