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Documentation & Grant Guides
28+ expert guides organized by topic. Free for all users - no login required.
Getting Started
5 guidesA complete orientation to the platform and how to get the most out of every feature.
How the federal grant ecosystem works and where your organization fits.
The lifecycle of a federal grant from announcement to award - what you need to know.
The critical differences between types of government funding and how to identify which you qualify for.
A step-by-step walkthrough for running your first grant search and saving results.
Grant Anatomy
5 guidesBreak down every section of a federal grant synopsis with our field-by-field guide.
How to determine if your organization qualifies before investing time in an application.
The Assistance Listing Number explained - and how to use it to find related programs.
How federal agency codes work and what they tell you about the funding source.
Build a deadline management system for your grant pipeline using GrantMine alerts.
Agency Profiles
6 guidesFunding priorities, typical award sizes, and key programs from HHS.
Rural development, farm programs, and food systems funding from USDA.
Energy efficiency, renewable energy, and SBIR programs from DOE.
Environmental justice, conservation, and community grants from EPA.
Arts grants, community engagement programs, and eligibility from NEA.
Research grants, STEM education, and innovation funding from NSF.
Application Strategy
5 guidesThe single most important section of any grant application - with before/after examples.
How to structure your project narrative so reviewers score it at the top of the rubric.
Every line item explained and how to justify costs reviewers will scrutinize most.
What makes a letter of support effective and how to get the right people to write them.
The 10 most common rejection reasons and exactly how to avoid each one.
Grant Types
4 guidesTwo of the most valuable small business programs compared side by side.
Understanding the two primary grant structures and how they affect your strategy.
How cooperative agreements differ from grants and what they mean for your organization.
What cost-sharing and matching requirements mean - and how to meet them.
State Programs
3 guidesStrategies for combining federal and state grants to maximize your total funding.
Every US state has its own grant programs. Find yours and browse active opportunities.
How state programs match federal dollars and how to identify eligible programs.