Before we plunge into a new year, we’re pausing to reflect on some of the important advancements introduced to Grants.gov in 2025.
Below, look back on four pivotal updates that enhanced security, ensured compliance, and improved the user experience as millions of Americans searched, applied for, and learned more about federal funding opportunities using Grants.gov.
Continue reading Year in Review: Your Roundup of Updates to Grants.gov in 2025An 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 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 KnowGrants.gov is retiring its mobile app. We will now focus on upgrading the user experience with a mobile-friendly version of the website.
We recommend that current mobile app users transition to a browser-based experience at their soonest convenience. Grants.gov will continue to devote resources to ensure that our website meets users’ needs on all devices.
Continue reading Grants.gov is retiring Its Mobile AppAt Grants.gov, we strive to accommodate real-world applications and make it as easy as possible to connect with any funding opportunities for which you may be eligible.
One way we do that is by providing an extensive list of web services for applicants and grantors to perform Find and Apply functions using our System-to-System (S2S) interface, which uses SOAP/XML-based technologies.
S2S users can integrate the Grants.gov web services into their existing grant management system, providing a more seamless experience for their own staff.
Recently, we extended our services by developing two new RESTful APIs. We’re excited to share them and explain a little about their functionality.
Continue reading 2 RESTful APIs Are Now Available for System-to-System UsersApplying 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 Workspace
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.govSafeguarding 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 ActivityGrants.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.
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 Experience
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