A majority of the research conducted at Cornell University is funded by sponsors that support research, training, and services through a variety of agreements. To maximize your likelihood of success in obtaining funding, choose a funding source and mechanism that best matches the topic, scope, and budget of your proposed research, as well as your career level.

Graphic showing different types of funding sources

Image" GrantForward logoGrantForward uses specialized data-crawling technology to constantly update its extensive database of sponsors and funding opportunities. Cornell University has an institutional subscription. Every grant opportunity is thoroughly analyzed and then verified by its team of specialists to ensure accuracy. Cornell NetID is required. 

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Image: Foundation Directory Online logoFoundation Directory The Directory provides information about U.S. private and public foundations, including organization profiles, links to foundation websites, and funding opportunities. Users can subscribe to the "Philanthropy News Digest" for timely updates about new funding opportunities. The Cornell University Library provides access to the Foundation Directory.

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The DOE often announces FOAs that have very short submission timelines and are frequently limited submission. If you are interested in submitting to a limited submission FOA, please contact Cornell Limited Submissions.

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Private foundations are an important source of support for academic research. Below are some resources to help you find funding opportunities from foundations.

Top Foundation Funders at Cornell

Tips for Writing Proposals for Foundation Grants

  • Research and make the right fit.
    • One of the most common reasons applications are rejected is not fitting with the funder's interests, goals, and priorities. 
    • Tailor your proposal to the specific funder's guidelines and interests.
  • Funders really want to know:
    • How will they benefit from investing in your research program? How will it help them achieve their goals?
    • Why should they care? (The "so what?" factor.)
    • Why are you the best one to do the work?
    • How will you sustain the work after the funds are gone?
  • Write an Executive Summary.
    • Even if it's not required by a funder, an Executive Summary is good to have on-hand to share with potential funders and program managers. It should be clear and concise, and grab the reader's attention immediately.

Resources to help find NYS funding opportunities:

New York State’s online grant application and contract management system: NYS GRANTS GATEWAY
  • Primary outlet of competitive NYS agency funding opportunities.
  • Cornell is a prequalified grantee. No subscription necessary. 
  • To receive funding announcements by email, subscribe here.
Top Cornell NYS Funding Agencies 

Limited submission funding opportunities are overseen by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and managed by the Office of Sponsored Programs & Research Development (OSP).  If faculty, students or staff become aware of a limited submission opportunity, they should contact OVPRI Limited Submissions before anything is submitted to the sponsor. See more on the Limited Submissions page.

Email usContact the Research Development team for help using any of these resources.

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