There are many facets to developing a competitive proposal. One has to write a coherent
application that includes sound research methods, reasonable costs and justifications.
The successful sponsored program begins with an idea. After the idea, one puts structure
to the idea through a research outline, locates possible sponsors, and then organizes
the project to meet the sponsor’s rules as well as ÁùºÏͼ¿â’s requirements. Each link below
provides information to accomplish the tasks.ÌýOSPR is here to assist you in all the
stages of proposalÌýdevelopment.Ìý
Search using InfoEd SPIN servicesÌý– To register for this database, and create and maintain your profile, please follow
. SMARTS grant notifications are based on and linked toÌýthe profile created in GENIUS
database. This database is free for ÁùºÏͼ¿â faculty and staff, made available through
Louisiana Board of Regents.
is a funding opportunities database designed to provide up-to-date information on current federal, non-federal, and international funding opportunities, including: Fellowships, Research Grants, Publication Support, Sabbatical Support, RFAs (NIH Guide), Curriculum Development, Conference Support, RFPs (Commerce Business Daily), and more. SPIN enables users to search the database using selections from various categories (keywords, location, sponsor, deadline, etc).
SMARTS (SPIN Matching And Research Transmittal Service) is an electronic matching and funding opportunity notification system which provides investigators with a direct and targeted electronic link to comprehensive, current, and available national and international research funding information.
Grants.gov
This is the portal for government funding opportunities. Most federal agencies use
this portal as the only application portal allowed. Creation of individual accounts
is not permitted.ÌýÌý
Federal Register
The official daily journal of the U.S. government for rules, proposed rules, regulations,
presidential documents, and notices of federal funding opportunities.ÌýÌý
Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps)
A single government point of entry for federal government procurement opportunities
over $25,000.Ìý
Grant ResourceÌýCenter (GRC)
The GRC provides four electronic publications about funding opportunities and higher education grants and contracts news, a searchable
grantÌýdatabase, "faculty alerts," and aÌýwealth of other grant-seeking tools and resources.
Please contact GRC directly for access to this members-only site.Ìý
Louisiana Board of Regents
BoR’s Sponsored Programs division manages statewide and federal initiatives, including
funding programs available to faculty at Louisiana’s public and private post-secondary
campuses.Ìý
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Ìý- more foundation links
Ìý- (unique) Computer giveaway from Federal government to educational non-profits.