Finding Grants - Online - Grants, Foundations, and Scholarships - Research Guides at University of New Mexico

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Foundation Directory Online This link opens in a new window
This Candid resource provides comprehensive information on grants from public and private foundations, corporate giving programs, and grant-making public charities. Candid provides some free learning resource linked at the bottom of the site.
Provided by the UNM Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR)
Pivot This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive source of funding opportunities globally and identifies researcher expertise from within or outside of UNM. Must create an account while ON CAMPUS, in order to sign into this account when accessing off campus.
Must create an account while on campus, and sign into this account when accessing off campus.

Databases & websites to identify funding opportunities

There are a number of publicly-available web sites you may want to explore to find out information about grants and scholarships.

Carnegie Corporation
Offers grants used to promote "international peace and the advancement of education and knowledge." Their current programs include Education, Democracy, Higher Education and Research in Africa, and International Peace and Security. This site offers information on these grants, along with information on how to apply, program guidelines, and general information about the Corporation.
ECA Assistance Listings, Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs (formerly Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA))
A database of all federal programs available to state and local governments and covers all types of federal assistance, not just financial aid and guaranteed loans.
Grants.gov
Supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this is a central storehouse for information on over 1,000 grant programs awarding approximately $500 billion in annual awards.
National Science Foundation - Funding
The NSF funds research and education through grants and cooperative agreements with more than 2,000 colleges, universities, K-12 school systems, and other research organizations. The NSF accounts for about one-fourth of the federal support to academic institutions for basic research. Connected with Research.gov
NIH Grants & Funding
NIH is the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world, investing more than $32 billion a year to enhance life, and reduce illness and disability. Overseen by the Office of Extramural Research (OER) at NIH.
US Dept. of Education - Grants
This web portal to federal resources for education is aimed primarily at undergraduates. It provides information on FAFSA (the standard application for Federal student aid) as well as a useful forecast for future funding opportunities.
International Education Financial Aid
The IEFA website lists grants, scholarships, loan programs and other financial aid information for students who wish to study in a foreign country. You have to create an account to get the contact information for the funding you are interested in.
GRAPES Database
Maintained by the UCLA Graduate Outreach, Diversity and Fellowships Office, contains information on over 600 private and publicly funded awards, fellowships, and internships. Advanced search options allow users to refine their search by field, academic level, awarded type, amount, and other criteria. Designed for UCLA students, the site is open for public use.
Peterson's
A free website for searching for undergraduate & graduate school scholarships.