

Potential applicants will use the search tool to find funding opportunities that they are eligible for and are a mission match for their organization. The grant-making agency will publish details of the funding opportunity on. Next, the grant-making agency formally announces the funding opportunity, advertising it to applicant communities and inviting proposals tailored to address the program mission. In the early stages of the grant process, the grant-making agency plans and develops a funding program based on its mission, the Administration, and congressional initiatives. Post Award - Implementation, Reporting, and Closeout.Award Phase - Award Decisions and Notifications.Pre-Award Phase - Funding Opportunities and Application Review.Each of the three phases has its own page that provides a more detailed look at the process:

The specific actions along the lifecycle are grouped into three main phases. The grant process follows a linear lifecycle that includes creating the funding opportunity, applying, making award decisions, and successfully implementing the award. Read below to learn more about the roles of Grantors and Applicants in the Federal grant lifecycle. brings together Federal awarding agencies and applicants, helping to streamline the grant process.
