Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs

Grant Funders

Grant Databases and Other Resources

Foundation Directory Online: (password protected): Provides comprehensive information on U.S. funders and their grants. The database lists nearly 100,000 U.S. foundations and corporate donors, more than 3.8 million recent grants and more than 500,000 key decision makers. Please contact the Henry Whittemore Library at 508-626-4654 to obtain User ID and Password information.

Fundsnet Services Online: Provides grant writing and fundraising resource information to those in need of funding for their programs and initiatives.

Grants.gov: The Federal government's online application system provides a central portal where organizations and individuals can electronically find and apply for grants through the federal government.

Research.gov: Led by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Research.gov is a partnership of Federal, research-oriented, grant-making agencies with a shared vision of increasing customer service to the research community and providing transparency into Federal research spending and outcomes.

Governmental Sources of Support

  • Local, regional, and national

    For private foundation funds, contact your expert researchers at OGSP!