U.Va. Resources
- U.Va. Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies
This is the Research Funding Opportunities webpage on the VPRGS site, which provides many links to a variety of sites offering funding for research. - U.Va. Office of Sponsored Programs
The Office of Sponsored Programs manages the University's many grant-funded fiscal accounts. Available on this page are current federal fringe benefit and F&A (facilities and administration) rates, along with useful guidelines for grant proposals.
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Research Funding Databases
The following links are to databases of funding opportunities across the various disciplines.
- Grant Advisor Plus
This site includes a monthly update of grant announcements in many subject areas plus backfiles. Library subscription. Please access On Grounds or through UVa Proxy account. - Grants.gov
Grants.gov is the primary source for finding U.S. government grants. NOTE: Only the U.Va. Office of Sponsored Programs is authorized to submit proposals via Grants.gov. - SPIN
Searches a wide range of federal and private funding opportunities. Can sort material by proposal deadlines and sponsor. Free to U.Va. faculty, students, and staff. - Foundation Center
This database features contact information on grantmakers in the U.S. including private foundations, community foundations, grantmaking public charities, and corporate giving programs. Also offers IRS 990 forms of foundations. Free. - Economic Research Institute
Offers copies of IRS Form 990 for non-profit organizations. Free. - Federal R & D Project Summaries
A database of descriptions, awards, and summaries of federally funded research.
Funding for Libraries
The following links are to granting organizations that typically fund academic and research library projects.
- Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR)
CLIR is an independent, nonprofit organization. Through publications, projects, and programs, CLIR works to maintain and improve access to information for generations to come. In partnership with other institutions, CLIR helps create services that expand - Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of U.S. government support for the nation’s libraries and museums. - National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
The NEA is a U.S. government grant-making agency that primarily funds artistic initiatives. Through its Save America's Treasures grant, the NEA also funds preservation of past artistic endeavors. - National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
NEH is an independent grant-making agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. - National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)

The NHPRC promotes the preservation and use of America's documentary heritage essential to understanding our democracy, history, and culture, and offers U.S. government grant funding with that goal
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