General Funding Resources
- Pivot Database *CSUSM only*Information on available grants, awards, fellowships, from federal/non-federal, corporate/private foundation, and international funding sources.
- Federal GrantsFind and apply for federal grants through Grants.gov.
- CandidCombines the resources available from the Foundation Center and Guidestar. Use the FDO Quick Start search to find funding sources.
- The Grantsmanship Center (California)Explore funding sources by state.
- Guidestar by CandidEasy to use database for nonprofit organizations.
- San Diego FoundationFunds projects aimed at improving quality of life in the San Diego region.
Health Grants
- National Institutes of HealthExplore the Grants & Funding page and use the "Find Funding" link to search existing grant opportunities.
- Agency for Healthcare & Research QualityUse the "Project Research Online Database" to search for AHRQ grants.
- National Institute of Nursing ResearchBrowse the "Funding Opportunities" page to learn about funding from the NINR.
Reference Books
The Foundation DirectoryCall Number: 3rd Floor Reference AS911.A2 F65
Annual register of grant supportCall Number: 3rd Floor Reference AS911.A2 A67
Social Grants
- U.S Department of EducationInformation about grants and student aid from the U.S. Department of Education.
- California Department of EducationThe California Department of Education operates a large number of programs that provide funds to schools and other organizations for a variety of educational purposes. Use this page to search those programs.
- National Endowment for the HumanitiesSearch all grant programs funded through the NEH.