Research Funding and Grants Guide

The University of Michigan invests a significant amount of resources in subscriptions to several third-party funding databases that allow faculty and staff to easily search for available global funding opportunities using their existing U-M login (Level 1) credentials. On this page you’ll find:

Interested in learning more about how funding databases can help with your next funding search? Visit our Database Tutorials  & Tip Sheets page.

• Click here to search Pivot

• Conduct a comprehensive search of grant opportunities from a variety of global resources, including: government sources, foundations, and professional associations.

• Search for opportunities using a variety of parameters such as keyword, text, funder deadline, citizenship or residency, and funding amount.

• Set up and receive a customized weekly email alert tailored to your research interests to be notified of new funding opportunities.

• If you’ve found a foundation funding opportunity that you are interested in applying for, use Foundation Directory Online to obtain additional details on that foundation before drafting your proposal materials.

• This directory does NOT list specific award opportunities, but it is especially helpful as a scoping tool for learning about the funding and programmatic profiles of over 100K foundations and charities.

• Use the profile information found on the directory to write a more targeted proposal that focuses on the specific funding priorities and interests of the foundation you’re applying to. 

• Click here to search Grants.gov

• Find available federal funding opportunities from 26 different federal grant-making agencies.

• Tailor your funding search by newest opportunity, funding category, funding agency, and researcher eligibility.