GrantForward

GrantForward, a funding opportunity database and search engine, is available free of charge to all Stanford affiliates. GrantForward has a user-friendly interface and responsive customer service.

Resources and support are available below to help you get started with GrantForward.

Why Use GrantForward?

With a database of grants from over 20,000 sponsors—updated daily—GrantForward streamlines the funding search process and provides personalized recommendations based on your research profile, past publications, and CV.

Key Features:

• Find funding easily – Use keyword searches and advanced filters to refine grant opportunities relevant to your work
• Stay updated – Save searches to receive alerts on new grants that match your criteria
• Track opportunities – Bookmark grants and monitor funding announcements from your preferred sponsors
• Gain strategic insights – Access information on funding trends, sponsors, and previously funded awards to strengthen your grant-seeking strategy

Watch this quick overview video to learn more about how GrantForward can support your research funding efforts.

Get Started

Log in using your SUNet ID

In order to be able to use full search features including saved searches and personalized grant recommendations, please log in using your Stanford email address. We encourage you to take a few minutes to create your “Researcher Profile” (see this Tutorial demo) to start receiving grant recommendations!

Important Note: If you previously signed up for GrantForward before Single Sign-On was implemented and are experiencing issues, you may have a duplicate but incomplete account. If this applies to you, please contact us to have your accounts merged for seamless access.

Schedule an Information Session

GrantForward staff are available for personalized one-on-one support sessions. These sessions can help you

• Develop effective search strategies
• Set up tailored funding recommendations
• Gain strategic insights into funding opportunities

To schedule a session, contact support@grantforward.com

Previously Hosted by RDO
RDO has hosted an information session for Stanford faculty and staff with GrantForward. You can view the recording and access the slides.

Additional Resources

Visit the GrantForward Support Page to find tutorials, use cases, and guide documents on relevant topics such as

• Finding grants that are coming soon but have not been formally announced
• Finding grants for a specific project and share with your collaborators
• Finding relevant keywords for my search
• Learning what projects my peer institutions are getting funding for
• Learning what sponsors are funding my peer institutions

You can also explore recorded webinars on the GrantForward YouTube Channel for additional insights.

Questions?

Email us at rdo-funding-programs@stanford.edu.