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Faculty and staff can pursue external funding for research, outreach/public service and instruction projects from a variety of public and private sources. There is also internal funding available to support collaborative and seed projects.

Grants.gov provides a common website for federal agencies to post discretionary funding opportunities and for grantees to find them and apply.

The Federal Register the official journal of the federal government that contains government agency rules, proposed rules, and public notices, including notices of funding opportunities.

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  • Funding Institutional is a searchable database that provides faculty at Penn State with access to funding opportunities and awarded grants from public and private sponsors

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External

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The Office of Foundation Relations works with private foundations to develop innovative programs, support faculty research, and advance the University’s mission. 

They maintain a compilation of open requests for proposals from foundations available for your review. If you are interested in pursuing one of these opportunities or would like to discuss potential foundation funding sources, please contact them at [email protected].

 

The Corporate Engagement Center facilitates strategic connections between business/industry and the University that build lasting, mutually beneficial relationships. Contact the Corporate Engagement Center.

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