Grant seeking, proposal preparation, and award management has its own vocabulary and set of acronyms.  These tools will help you "talk the talk."

Commonly Used Terms in Grantseeking

Commonly Used Acronyms in Grantseeking

Getting to know sponsors' priorities, "culture" and ways of doing things will help you choose the best sponsor for your work and build a good proposal - two strategies that will increase your chances of being funded.

Grants.gov - Agencies that Provide Grants

Overview - Federal Agencies' Missions, Priorities and Funding Opportunities

Grant Application and Review Processes of Federal Agencies

Federal Sponsor and Policy Updates -- Updates from the agencies and offices themselves

Go to our Workshops, Education & Training section to find in-depth tools and programs, including:

• seminars and workshops

• manuals

• on-line training modules