An improved search feature is now available on Grants.gov. This “Simpler Search” makes it easier for users to discover federal funding opportunities that align with their unique specifications. It returns relevant results with enhanced search algorithms, a cleaner interface, better filters, and more sorting options.
Continue reading The Simpler.Grants.gov Search Experience Is Now Available on Grants.govGrants.gov Export Search Results Upgrade: What to Know
Grants.gov makes it easy for users to locate, learn about, and apply for federal funding opportunities.
We understand that once users have identified a list of qualifying opportunities, they often want to save their search results, share them with other stakeholders within their organization, and organize the relevant information according to their own internal needs.
With our latest update to the Search Grants page, Export Detailed Data, we have addressed users’ desire to export more comprehensive information about a set of opportunities.
Continue reading Grants.gov Export Search Results Upgrade: What to KnowTwo Pathways to Applying for Grants with Grants.gov Workspace
Applying for grants can be an exciting opportunity to secure funding for your organization’s projects. Grants.gov Workspace offers a convenient and collaborative way to navigate the application process.
In this article, we’ll explore two equally effective paths to get you started with Workspace. But don’t forget an important first step! Before applying for a grant with Workspace, you’re required to register as an applicant with designated roles and privileges on Grants.gov.
Continue reading Two Pathways to Applying for Grants with Grants.gov WorkspaceGrant Searching Made Easy: Mastering Keywords on Grants.gov
Unlock the full potential of Grants.gov and discover the perfect grant opportunity for your organization. Use these essential search tips and tricks to navigate the vast landscape of funding opportunities offered on Grants.gov.
Continue reading Grant Searching Made Easy: Mastering Keywords on Grants.govYou Can Help Fight Fraudulent Activity
Safeguarding Federal funds and maintaining a secure cyber environment is of the utmost importance to awarding agencies. Recipients are a crucial part of safeguarding funds. Security is everyone’s responsibility, and an effective cyber security strategy helps prevent and identify fraud. Your diligence is key. We encourage you to share this information within your organization.
Continue reading You Can Help Fight Fraudulent ActivityA Quick Guide to Importing Grants.gov Data into MS Excel with an XML Extract
Grants.gov has been undergoing a series of changes to improve the overall user experience. Some functionalities may be temporarily unavailable following our October release. Our team is working to re-establish these functionalities as quickly as possible.
If you’ve been relying on the “Export Detailed Data” functionality and found it temporarily unavailable, you can still get what you need into a spreadsheet software. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the essential steps to extract and load an XML (Extensible Markup Language) extract of Grants.gov data into MS Excel, so that you can obtain the data you need in the meantime. This process may vary slightly depending on your specific version of Excel, but the general steps should remain consistent. Other data tools may have similar XML import features.
Upcoming Releases: Improving Your Grants.gov Experience
This blog post was originally published on November 1, 2023, and updated on May 6, 2025. The updates reflect progress made in the recent releases and the schedule based on user feedback. This is the final update to our blog post. We encourage you to check out our Releases page for information on upcoming fixes and enhancements.
Grants.gov now has a new look and improved features! Following the recent maintenance period, Grants.gov now provides an intuitive and responsive user experience aligned with United States Web Design System (USWDS) standards.
While our October 2023 release brought you a new look and feel, we are aware that some features still need attention. To address these issues and make your experience even better, we will be rolling out a series of releases over the next few months.
Continue reading Upcoming Releases: Improving Your Grants.gov ExperienceExperience the Improved Grants.gov!
The Grants.gov web interface will be improved to provide a more intuitive and responsive user experience with upgraded security and enhanced navigation. The website will align with the United States Web Design System (USWDS), a federal standard to provide accessible and mobile-friendly websites to all users. It will be clearly identified as an official U.S. government website with a banner at the top denoting it as such. While Grants.gov content will remain the same, it will feel more user-friendly, fresh, and modern.
Continue reading Experience the Improved Grants.gov!Grant, the Grants.gov Chatbot, can help you find the answers you need.
Grants.gov always looks for new ways to serve its users and improve their experience. In 2020, Grants.gov implemented a new self-service help tool – Grant, the Grants.gov chatbot. Recently, a new and improved version of the chatbot was implemented with revisions based on user feedback. You are invited to test it out and provide feedback we will use to develop the next version.
Continue reading Grant, the Grants.gov Chatbot, can help you find the answers you need.Unlock the Mystery of the Gray “Apply” Button: Four Scenarios.
Have you ever encountered a situation on Grants.gov when the “Apply” button is grayed out and unresponsive for a funding opportunity? If so, you need to know how to ensure you’re able to apply for funding opportunities. This blog post summarizes why the “Apply” button may be grayed out and offers guidance for when this occurs.
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