Data Sources and Ingestion
OpenGrants gathers data from multiple public and private sources, including:
Public Data Sets:
Grants.gov: Comprehensive coverage of federal grant opportunities in the United States.
State Government Portals: Detailed information on grants and funding opportunities from individual U.S. states.
IRS 990 Data Set: In-depth analysis of nonprofit financial filings to identify potential funding organizations.
Human and Automated Collection Services:
Human Contributions: A team of researchers curates and verifies grant opportunities to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Automated Services: Advanced algorithms and AI tools continuously scrape and monitor various platforms for new and updated grant data.
Grant Data Bounties:
OpenGrants incentivizes individuals and organizations to contribute to our database by reporting grant opportunities. Contributors are rewarded through our $GRANT token program, earning fractional equity for their submissions. Learn more and participate at gms.opengrants.io.
Key Features of the Data
The datasets provided by OpenGrants are designed to be actionable and insightful for users. General observations from the attached spreadsheets reveal the following:
Funders Dataset:
Includes detailed records of funding organizations, highlighting their focus areas, typical award amounts, and eligibility requirements.
Trends: A noticeable emphasis on sectors like technology innovation, renewable energy, healthcare, and education.
Grants Dataset:
Contains a wide array of grant opportunities with specifics on deadlines, award amounts, eligible entities, and geographic focus.
Trends: Frequent updates on recurring grant programs, increased focus on equity and sustainability, and a rise in technology-related grants.
Global Coverage
While OpenGrants has a primary focus on grants from the United States, we also monitor opportunities in other regions, including:
Canada
The United Kingdom
The European Union
This international coverage allows users to identify funding opportunities relevant to their specific geographic and sectoral interests.
Dynamic Updates
Our database is updated daily to reflect the latest information and opportunities. This includes:
Adding new grants and funding organizations as they become available.
Updating deadlines, award amounts, and eligibility criteria for ongoing programs.
Removing expired or inactive grants to maintain the database’s accuracy and reliability.
Unique Incentive Program: $GRANT Token
OpenGrants is not just a database—it’s a community-driven platform. Our $GRANT token system allows users to earn rewards by contributing new data, ensuring that our database remains comprehensive and up-to-date. Contributors can gain fractional equity by reporting available grants that may be missing from our platform. Get started at gms.opengrants.io
Conclusion
OpenGrants combines robust public data ingestion, advanced automation, and community-driven contributions to create a dynamic and comprehensive grant funding database. Our commitment to daily updates and international coverage ensures that users can access the most relevant and timely funding opportunities available. With the added incentive of the $GRANT token program, OpenGrants fosters a collaborative ecosystem that benefits all users and contributors alike.