Grant Research Guide

Grants.gov is a central storehouse for information on federal grant programs. Since the database contains virtually every source of federal money, users are urged to review the instructions before trying to search this database.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary federal agency for improving health care to people who are geographically isolated, economically or medically vulnerable.

The NEA is the independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is one of the largest funders of humanities programs in the United States.

The largest funder of biomedical research in the world, NIH funds research in just about every area that's remotely related to human health and disease.

An independent federal agency, the U.S. National Science Foundation funds approximately 20 percent of all federally supported basic research conducted at America's colleges and universities.

The U.S. Department of State offers study abroad resources and programs for colleges and universities, scholars, and teachers.

The U.S. Department of Education's Forecast of Funding Opportunities document lists virtually all programs and competitions under which the Department has invited or expects to invite applications for new awards and provides actual or estimated deadline dates for the transmittal of applications under these programs.

OVW administers grant programs designed to develop the nation's capacity to reduce domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by strengthening services to victims and holding offenders accountable.

These grants provide opportunities for faculty and administrators to travel abroad for various purposes, such as consulting, research, and networking.

Empire State Development promotes a vigorous and growing state economy through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance.

The mission of Humanities New York is to strengthen civil society and the bonds of community, using the humanities to foster engaged inquiry and dialogue around social and cultural concerns.

NYFA Source is the nation's largest online database of grants and opportunities for artists in New York State and nationwide.

The New York State Council for the Arts makes grants to arts organizations throughout New York State.

The NYSCA DEC Grant supports arts and culture programming and the creation of art in Erie and Niagara Counties.

The NYSED Office of Higher Education supports programs which provide grants to higher-education institutions.

This program supports monitoring and assessment of environmental conditions and fosters technological innovation related to energy use and production.

NYS Developmental Disabilities Council addresses the needs of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities by conducting advocacy, systems change, and capacity building efforts that promote self-determination, integration and inclusion.

The New York State Grants Opportunity Portal provides one stop shopping for grants seekers looking for grant opportunities from New York State agencies. Registration is required but free.

The WNY Regional Economic Development Council empowers community, business and academic leaders to drive economic activity. The WNY REDC Manages Consolidated Funding Application process for our region.