External Funding

External funding is essential for advancing research and supporting projects happening at Kennesaw State. Below you will find links to numerous funding search tools.

Pivot is a great option because it captures federal, private foundation, and corporate opportunities. You can claim a free profile by signing in with your institutional KSU credentials.

Federal funding opportunities can also be found on Grants.gov and agency-specific search pages.

Pivot

Pivot can be used to search for private foundation and corporate funding opportunities in addition to federal funding. Learn more about how to claim your Pivot profile and optimize your search strategy.
Grants.gov

Search for federal grants.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
National Science Foundation (NSF)

The NSF is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Department of Defense (DOD)

The DOD is America's largest government agency. Its mission is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and ensure the nation's security. Search on Grants.gov and use the Agency filter to view DOD funding opportunities.
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

NEH is the nation's largest public funder of the humanities, which include history, philosophy, literature, language, ethics, law, archaeology, political theory, comparative religion, anthropology, sociology, and media and cultural studies.
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

The NEA is an independent federal agency that is the largest funder of the arts and arts education in communities nationwide and a catalyst of public and private support for the arts.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

The USDA aims to provide economic opportunity through innovation, helping rural America to thrive; to promote agriculture production that better nourishes Americans while also helping feed others throughout the world; and to preserve our Nation's natural resources through conservation, restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private working lands.
Department of Energy (DOE)

The mission of the DOE is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
Department of Education (ED)

The ED administers grant funding programs the fulfill the department's mission to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness, to foster educational excellence, and to ensure equal access.