Semantic Coherence: Grants.gov – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

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In observance of Memorial Day, the Grants.gov Contact Center will be closed May 25. For support during this closure, applicants may browse the Self-Service Knowledge Base or consult the Grants.gov Online User Guide.
[H2] Discover Your Next Grant
Explore federal grant opportunities with our enhanced, user-friendly search.Search Now
[H4] Informative status
Reminder: Federal agencies do not publish personal financial assistance opportunities on Grants.gov. Federal funding opportunities published on Grants.gov are for organizations and entities supporting the development and management of government-funded programs and projects. For more information about personal financial assistance benefits, please visit USA.gov.Search GrantsGet StartedGrant PoliciesGrant-Making AgenciesPrevent ScamsCommunity BlogTwitter FeedYouTube VideosUser GuideSupport Center
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[H3] How to Apply for Federal Funding Opportunities
Key steps that will help you in the application processLearn more
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[H3] Are You Eligible for Federal Funding Opportunities?
Determining your eligibility for federal grants is an important first step in the application process.Learn more
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[H3] Ways to Get Help When Using Grants.gov
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[H3] Grant Writing Tips
Principles and examples of grant-writingLearn more
[H3] Learning Workspace - Application Workflow for Organizations
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[H3] "How To..." Blog Series
How to manage passwords, find grantor contact information, find an applicant's UEI, and moreLearn more
[H3] Intro to Grants.gov - Applying for a Federal Grant on Grants.gov
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[H3] Grants Learning Center
The Grants Learning Center is your gateway to the federal grants worldLearn more
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[H3] Next System Maintenance: May 16-18, 2026
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[H1] RSS Feeds
[H2] How to Use Grants.gov RSS Feeds
What is an RSS feed?An RSS feed is a stream of information that can be delivered conveniently and automatically through a simple application. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) information is transferred as XML code. Subscribing to an RSS feed is an easy way to keep up with news and information that's important to you, without having to browse or search for information on websites.What is an RSS reader?An RSS reader is a piece of software that collects and displays an RSS feed's XML information in a form that people can read. RSS readers allow users to manage and organize their feed subscriptions in a central location.Where can I get an RSS reader?Some browsers have built-in RSS readers. If you are using a browser that doesn't currently support RSS, an online search will quickly produce a range of options. Most RSS Readers are free to download and use.How do I use RSS Feeds?The process of adding an RSS feed differs slightly from one RSS reader to the next. Follow the steps below to add a new feed (also referred to as a "channel") to your RSS reader:Choose an RSS reader.Click on the link or small RSS button near the feed you want to add -- for example, " New/Modified Opportunities by Agency." (You will see a page displaying XML code.)From your web browser's address bar, copy the URL (web address). For example, the URL you would copy for "New/Modified Opportunities by Agency" is: https://www.grants.gov/rss/GG_OppModByCategory.xml.Paste that URL into the "Add New Channel" section of the RSS reader. The RSS feed will start to display and regularly update the headlines for you.Using RSS Feeds:Grants.gov introduced the Opportunity Modification RSS feeds as an alternative to receiving multiple emails for updates to grant opportunities. Now, applicants can view – at their convenience and in one place – all new grant opportunities and updates to existing grant opportunities.Available RSS Feeds:New Opportunities by Agency- Receive a listing of new opportunities by agency name.New Opportunities by Category- Receive a listing of new opportunities by category.Modified Opportunities by Agency- Receive a listing of recently modified opportunities by agency name.Modified Opportunities by Category- Receive a listing of recently modified opportunities by category.

Help Menu
[H1] Help Page Content
[H1] Get Started
Grants.gov is designed to enable federal grant-making agencies to create funding opportunities and applicants to find and apply for these federal grants. The Grants.gov Online Help provides explanations and step-by-step instructions for both applicants and grantors to complete these processes.Each page of information is referred to as a “help article,” which you can access by clicking the
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icons throughout Grants.gov and by using the navigation features listed below. For general information about the grants lifecycle and policies, click the Learn Grants tab on Grants.gov.Navigation in the Online HelpTable of Contents: The primary navigation tool is the table of contents, which is designed to follow the Grants.gov system structure. The help instructions in the Applicants, Grantors, and Administrators sections pertain specifically to those types of users. The other sections are for all users.Glossary: The online help also features a glossary of terms pertinent to using the Grants.gov system. If you are new to grants or would like a broader range of grant-related terms, the Grant Terminology page on Grants.gov may also be helpful.Search: Select the type of search you are looking for from the pull-down menu, Grants Opportunities or Site Content. For the site content, select Site Content then type the name of an action, a page title, or any other questions you may have into the search bar. For Grant Opportunities, select Grant Opportunities then type the opportunity you are searching for. Click the Search icon in the search bar or select the Enter key on your keyboard to return results with the instructions and help you need.Index: The online help also features an index of all the terms and associated topics used throughout the guide. The index sorts these terms alphabetically, then connects them with other terms and topics used in relation to each other.Multiple Views of the Online HelpThe Grants.gov Online Help is built with a responsive design to allow for multiple views based on your device and screen size. On computers and devices with smaller screen sizes, the expanded table of contents will not display automatically.
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[H1] XML EXTRACT
[H2] Importing the Grants.gov XML Database File
Once a day, the Grants.gov database of grants is exported to an XML file. This file may be downloaded and imported into your database.Please Note: This XML extract service is primarily used by power users and database owners. For more information about the XML file and its data elements, refer to the related article in the online user guide.GRANTS DATABASE EXTRACTS:File NameSizeExtracted Date/TimeGrantsDBExtract20260520v2.zip77.2 MBMay 20, 2026 04:38:47 AM EDTGrantsDBExtract20260521v2.zip77.2 MBMay 21, 2026 04:38:58 AM EDTGrantsDBExtract20260522v2.zip77.2 MBMay 22, 2026 04:38:48 AM EDTGrantsDBExtract20260523v2.zip77.2 MBMay 23, 2026 04:38:29 AM EDTGrantsDBExtract20260524v2.zip77.2 MBMay 24, 2026 04:42:15 AM EDTGrantsDBExtract20260525v2.zip77.2 MBMay 25, 2026 04:38:39 AM EDTGrantsDBExtract20260526v2.zip77.2 MBMay 26, 2026 04:38:35 AM EDT