Help & FAQ

Yes! Our system guides you through every step of the process, from finding the right funding opportunity to completing and exporting your application. AI writing assistance helps you draft each section, and agency-specific templates ensure your application follows the correct format. No prior grant writing experience is required.

Before applying for most federal grants, you will need:

• SAM.gov registration - Required for all federal grants (allow 2-4 weeks). See our registration guide
• UEI number - Unique Entity Identifier, obtained through SAM.gov
• EIN - Employer Identification Number from the IRS
• Organizational information - Mission statement, budget, key personnel details

You can start searching and exploring grants on GrantPro immediately while you gather these items.

Timeline depends on the grant complexity and how much organizational data you have ready. Typical estimates:

• Simple grants (under $50K): 3-5 days
• Standard competitive grants ($50K-$500K): 5-10 business days
• Complex multi-year grants ($500K+): 2-4 weeks

Having your SAM.gov registration, budget, and organizational info ready before you start saves significant time.

A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), also called a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), is the official posting by a federal agency that describes a grant program. It includes eligibility requirements, application instructions, evaluation criteria, deadlines, and funding amounts. Think of it as the "job listing" for grant funding. GrantPro helps you find and respond to these opportunities.

Click "Sign Up" on the homepage and enter your email, password, and organization name (optional). You can also sign up as an individual if you don't represent an organization.

After signing up, you can:

• Search and filter through 2990+ federal grants
• Use the Grant Finder Wizard to find matching grants
• Check eligibility for specific grants
• Save grants to your favorites
• Create and manage client profiles
• Track grant applications through the workflow
• Download applications in DOCX/PDF format

The wizard is a step-by-step guide that helps you find grants matching your organization type, category, and funding needs. It asks simple questions and then recommends the best grants for you.

Go to the Research page or use the search on the Grants page. You can filter by:

• Keyword (e.g., "health", "education")
• Agency (NSF, DOE, NIH, etc.)
• Category (Technology, Health, Environment, etc.)
• Funding amount range

We have 2990+ grants from 21 federal agencies including:

• NSF - National Science Foundation (research, education)
• DOE - Department of Energy (energy, technology)
• NIH - National Institutes of Health (health, medical research)
• USDA - Agriculture, rural development
• EPA - Environmental projects
• DOT - Transportation, infrastructure
• HUD - Housing, community development
• DOJ - Department of Justice (justice, public safety)
• ED - Department of Education (K-12, higher ed)
• DOL - Department of Labor (workforce, employment)
• NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• DOD - Department of Defense (research, SBIR)
• FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
• NEA - National Endowment for the Arts
• HHS - Health and Human Services
• SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology
• SBA - Small Business Administration
• DOC - Department of Commerce
• DOI - Department of the Interior
• VA - Department of Veterans Affairs

Yes! Many grants are available for individuals, including:

• Artist grants (NEA, state arts councils)
• Research fellowships (NIH, NSF)
• Small business grants (SBIR/STTR)

Use the eligibility checker or wizard and select "Individual / Artist" as your organization type.

Visit the Eligibility page or click "Check Eligibility" on any grant detail. You'll answer questions about your organization type, and we'll tell you if you likely qualify.

Eligibility varies by grant. Common eligible organizations:

• 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
• Small Businesses (for-profit)
• Higher Education (universities, colleges)
• State and Local Governments
• Tribal Organizations
• Individuals (artists, researchers)

Find a grant you're interested in, click on it, then click "Start Application". You'll be guided through each required section with tips on what to include.

Most federal grants include these sections:

• Project Summary/Abstract - Brief overview
• Project Description - Detailed plan (often 10-15 pages)
• Budget & Budget Justification - Costs and rationale
• Biographical Sketches - Team qualifications
• References Cited - Bibliography
• Facilities & Resources - Available equipment

Yes! In the Guided Submission view, click "Download" to export your application as:

• DOCX - Word document for editing
• PDF - Read-only format
• TXT - Plain text

Go to Clients → Add Client. Enter their organization name, contact name, and email. You can then track their grants separately.

Yes! The system is designed for consultants managing multiple clients. Each client has their own grants, and you can track progress separately.

Simple subscription pricing:

• Free - Search grants, check eligibility, use the wizard
• $19.95/month - AI writing, templates, guided submission, 3 grants/month
• $199.95/year - Same as monthly, save $39.45/year
• Enterprise - Custom pricing for agencies and consultants

Cancel anytime. No long-term commitments.

Yes! Sign up for free to search 2990+ federal grants, check eligibility, and use the Grant Finder Wizard. Upgrade when you're ready to start writing and submitting applications.

Click "Forgot Password" on the login page and enter your email. You'll receive a reset link via email.

Try:

• Clear your browser cache
• Disable browser extensions
• Try a different browser
• Make sure you're logged in (some pages require authentication)

Email support@grantpro.org — we respond within 24 hours on business days. For urgent deadline-related questions, include 'URGENT' in your subject line for priority handling. We also offer scheduled consultation calls for Enterprise plan subscribers.

Don't see a template for your grant? Click 'Request Template' on any grant listing. We typically build new templates within 3-5 business days and will email you when it's ready.