Office of Sponsored Programs

Finding Opportunities and Sponsor Information

Find External Funding

Find Internal Funding

Of Special Interest

It is important to know the goals, objectives, and the type of projects or research a potential sponsor funds. A competitive proposal complements a sponsor's mission and interests, and we can help make that match for you by:

Searching online databases such as the Foundation Directory, Grants.gov, and Community of Science.

Identifying external sponsors online that do not require a password or membership fee of any kind. For a list of sites and databases, please visit the Grant Search Links in the Quick Links box.

Identifying publications in our grants library that may be useful.

Interpreting and understanding the potential sponsors' guidelines, requirements, and priorities. For example, if you are seeking an organization to fund a study on youth at risk in West Michigan, you may find an organization willing to fund such as study. However, they may fund only regionally, or up to a
certain dollar amount, or they may have other, specific criteria that your idea does not meet.

Grant Reference Materials
Email the Office of Sponsored Programs to access these materials.