OpenGrants vs. Grants.gov

What’s the difference?

What’s the difference between OpenGrants and Grants.gov?

Grants.gov

Grants.gov is a website run by the U.S. federal government. It houses information on ~1,000 grant programs and acts as a grant submission tool for federal agencies.

OpenGrants

OpenGrants is both a grant search engine and an expert marketplace. It has 5,000+ grant listings, including all of Grants.gov, plus state, local, private, and international grants.

How should you use OpenGrants and Grants.gov?

  • Start your search on OpenGrants to find all relevant grants, not just those from Grants.gov. OpenGrants links to original sources, so you’ll still end up at Grants.gov if that’s where the grant originated.

  • If you want help, use OpenGrants to find and hire an experienced professional. Working with a pro will typically improve your chances of winning by 3x.

  • When you’re ready to submit your application for a federal grant, you’ll be required to do so on Grants.gov.

Start Your Grant Search Today

OpenGrants offers a single subscription plan. Sign up in seconds and cancel anytime.

Discover A Universe of Funding. Access free for 7 days, then pay as little as $19/month. Get access to…
  • Database of active grants from hundreds of sources across the U.S. updated weekly
  • Database of 15,000+ funder profiles to help you discover all possible funding
  • AI-powered grant and funder recommendations
  • Curated marketplace of independent grant writers for hire
  • The Common App—one data-driven profile that lets us connect you to funding through our partners
  • Grant Helper—an AI chatbot that’s trained on grant programs and is available 24/7 to help you navigate and understand grant funding