Finding Funding Opportunities

With the widespread availabilty of the Internet resources, it is easier than ever to search for funding opportunities. Begin with SPIN, a database of funding agencies, from federal to foundation. The Foundation Center offers additional information on foundation agencies.

As a starting point, check with colleagues and professional societies to see which agencies frequently fund in your field. Agency websites will often list previously awarded grants which will provide information on projects and average award amount. Searching Google for grants in a particular subject field may also find yield results.

Listed below are links to the most requested funding agencies. Contact Catherine Anson for additional assistance.

SPIN
The Sponsored Programs Information Network (SPIN) offers advanced searches which can be narrowed by type of agency, type of applicant, and type of project, among others. SPIN can be accessed from any campus-connected computer.

The Foundation Center
The Foundation Center offers a basic online funding search; for an indepth look at corporate and foundation funding agencies, visit the Foundation Center Library in downtown Cleveland.

Ohio Humanities Council
Check under "Grant Guidelines" for information on awards. The Council's mission is "to increase Ohioans' appreciation and understanding of the humanities."

Ohio Arts Council
The Ohio Arts Council offers limited funding for art related projects. Proposal submission and grants administration is handled by the online OLGA system.

Grants.Gov
See "Find Grant Opportunities" on the left menu. Most federal grant opportunities can be found here. Submission of most federal proposals are handled by the online Grants.Gov system.

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Guide to Grants:
Section 3

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