Federal and Foundation Funding

RDS assists with the various steps to getting federal and foundation support for research. We can help you find opportunities, connect with sponsors, and develop compelling proposals.   

Request Federal or Foundation Proposal Support

RDS provides several proposal support services:

• Proposal Coordination
• Grant Writing Assistance
• Critical Review
• Content Development

Identify Funding Possibilities

RDS provides access to two different grant databases for Vanderbilt researchers. RDS will also conduct tailored funding searches for faculty members. Contact us at rds@vanderbilt.edu if you’d like our support in finding funding for your research or if you have questions about using GrantForward or SPIN.

• Grant Forward Grant Database
  
  GrantForward’s User guide can be found here.
• SPIN Grant Database Need help getting started? SPIN Quick Start Guide March 2016

Other Resources   

• Learn about the federal funding landscape and connect with program officers
• Attend a workshop or watch past webinars
• Utilize guides for common proposal sections