Internet Resources

Submit on-line with the following proposal submission websites

Fastlane
Submit grant proposal applications and conduct other electronic business transactions with the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Grants.gov
(Wesleyan strongly suggests an early submission for proposals of 1-2 days in advance of deadline)
Lead by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, offers a search engine to find grants from Federal grant-making agencies and the ability to apply for grants online. It also includes a registration function to receive email updates as new grant opportunities are added. Federal agencies are required to post all competitive grant opportunities to the site.

NSPIRES
NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System for proposal submission, award management and for funding solicitation announcements from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Formerly SYS-EYFUS, the web-based system has been redesigned and enhanced.

ProposalCentral
Submit grant proposals to participating government, non-profit and private grant-making organizations through a standardized grant application and review process. This web site is maintained by the RAMS Company.

Electronic research administration website

NIH eRA Commons
National Institutes of Health Electronic Research Administration Commons is the website where P.I.s may maintain a personal profile for the DHHS/NIH, monitor award status of grant applications, submit eSNAP progress reports, JIT information, no-cost extension requests and handle close-out of awards. Please contact Rose Pandolfo for an eRA Commons user account and password. P.I.s can try all the features of the NIH eRA Commons at the eRA Commons Demonstration site.

Additional searchable electronic databases for funding opportunities

Art Deadlines List
Website contains a monthly news letter of announcements including: art contests & competitions, art scholarships & grants, residencies, auditions, fellowships, and other opportunities for artists, art educators, and art students. A free Art Deadlines e-mail subscription is available.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
Website accesses a database of all federal assistance programs including grants, loans and financial aid. Most programs listed in the CFDA provide funds to state and local governments or other organizations (ie academia) to manage the distribution of assistance according to local needs.

Federal Register
Website is the official publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices from federal agencies and organizations. Search the "Notices" section of the Federal Register for funding opportunities and grant application deadlines.

The Foundation Center
Search the website alphabetically or by keyword to find links to foundations and corporate giving programs.

NCURA Resources
The National Council of University Research Administrators offers a web page of resources including links to other University sponsored research offices that may provide additional links and information for the grant seeker.

SRA Grants Web
The Society of Research Administrators provides an on-line grants resources web page in order to research available public, private and government grants.

TRAM (Texas Researchers and Administrators Group)
Website for locating private and public funding sources updated daily. Also available are standard application forms and contract agreements as well as links to other research funding sources.