Our vision

We believe that applying for federal financial assistance should be simple, accessible, and easy. We aim to be the best tool for posting, finding, and sharing funding opportunities.

Our mission

We want to increase access to federal funding opportunities and continuously improve the grants experience for everyone—whether you’re an applicant searching for funding or a federal agency posting opportunities.

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.