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What's the best grant & funding search tool?
Find grants and funding opportunities.
Short comparison
| Tool | Pricing model | Free plan | Starting price | Difficulty | Output rights | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants.gov | Free | Yes | Free | 2/5 | – | Finding and reading federal grant opportunities |
| Candid (Foundation Directory) | Paid plans only | No | See official site | – | – | Finding private foundation funders |
Ranked by fit for solo businesses: tools we profile in depth first, then those used in our research notes, then the rest. Affiliate status never changes the order. See all 2 grant & funding search tools with a ranked shortlist.
Quick answers
What's the best grant & funding search tool?
Our overall pick is Grants.gov: Finding and reading federal grant opportunities.
What's the best free grant & funding search tool?
Grants.gov, which has a free plan or free version. Finding and reading federal grant opportunities.
Which grant & funding search tool is easiest for beginners?
Grants.gov, rated 2/5 to learn.