Identify Funding
This section features links to U of MN internal funding sources, external funding sources, and information about federal funding agencies' funding mechanisms.
U of MN Links
- Intramural research funding
Features information about internal funding offered across the University. - Extramural opportunities requiring coordination
External opportunities that must be coordinated internally because of limits placed by sponsors on the number of applications that can be submitted. - Arts and humanities resources
This site consolidates important resources and information for our arts, humanities, and design faculty. - Graduate student funding resources
A link to a variety of sources provided by the Graduate School.
External Links 
- Federal agencies that provide grants
Links to the 26 federal grant-making agencies that are available through Grants.gov (more info about agencies available). - NIH funding opportunities & notices
Search for funding opportunities that are offered from the 27 NIH Institutes and Centers. - Foundation finder
Offers basic information on foundation grant makers in the U.S. Search by name, geographical location, or EIN number. Note: Faculty and staff members who would like to request philanthropic funding from a corporation or foundation should talk to your development office before making any contact with a potential funder . If you don't know who your development officer is, contact the UMN Foundation. - State agencies
Offers an alphabetical list of all state agencies in the executive branch of government, as well as state boards, councils, commissions, committees, ombudsmen offices, and task forces. - Local government
Search Minnesota local government information including city, county, township, associations, and programs' Web sites.
Identify funding mechanisms
Some federal agencies have a variety of grant programs or funding mechanisms. Choose the right mechanism to improve your chances of getting funded.
- CSREES/USDA
Learn the difference between competitive grants, formula funds and non-competitive grant programs. - NIH office of extramural research
You've got your RO1s, your RO3s, your T32s and your big IDeAs but do you know the difference? Look here to find out.