Our vision
We believe that applying for federal financial assistance should be simple and straightforward. We aim to be the best tool for posting, finding, and sharing funding opportunities.
Our mission
We're dedicated to making federal funding opportunities simpler to navigate and the grants experience more seamless for everyone.
Find
Help applicants and grantors find relevant funding opportunities by improving search and making listings easier to read
Apply
Simplify the application process, empowering applicants of all experience levels to confidently submit funding requests with fewer obstacles.
Report
Make it easier for applicants and grantors to track, manage, and fulfill reporting requirements throughout the grant lifecycle.
Our goals
Reduce the burden
Make the entire process more efficient for both applicants and grantors by reducing friction and addressing challenges across all stages of the grant journey.
Support users at every step
Offer timely, contextual support to meet users where they are. Provide a guided journey that reduces their need to search elsewhere.
Demystify the process
Ensure that everyone has easy access to guidance and information that empowers them to navigate the system with confidence.
Cultivate trust through consistency
Create a recognizable, reliable experience through our visual brand identity and human-centered approach.
How we get there
Guided by research, shaped by your experience
To build a better Grants.gov, we listen to the people who use it. Through ongoing research, user feedback, and real conversations with applicants and grantors, we identify challenges and prioritize opportunities for improvement.
Our research has helped us understand the needs of all types of Grants.gov users—from first-time visitors to experienced applicants managing multiple grants. These insights drive our efforts to create a simpler, more accessible system for everyone.
