Navigating federal grants can sometimes feel like assembling a complex puzzle without a clear picture of the final result. Fortunately, the Grants.gov Community Blog offers free, practical guidance straight from the source. Managed by the Grants.gov Program Management Office at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the blog shares news, tips, and training for both federal grant applicants and grant-making agencies.
Why the Grants.gov Community Blog is a Valuable Resource
- Straight from the Source: Posts come from the Grants.gov team, so the information comes directly from the people who run the system.
- Stay Informed: Keep up with changes to Grants.gov, such as the new Simpler.Grants.gov search experience and updates to how the site is organized.
- Learn the Basics: The “How To…” Blog Series covers topics like determining your eligibility and applying for a funding opportunity, while the “What Is a Grant?” and “Grant Writing Basics” series explain key terms and concepts.
- Free and Open to Everyone: You do not need an account or a login to read the blog.
How to Access and Use the Community Blog
Using the Grants.gov Community Blog is straightforward. Follow these steps:
- Visit the Blog – Go to the Grants.gov Community Blog. No login is needed.
- Start with Popular Posts – The home page lists Recent Posts and Most Read Posts. Good starting points include How to Determine Eligibility for Federal Funding Opportunities and How to Apply for a Federal Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov.
- Explore Categories – Browse posts by topic, such as #LearnGrants, Applicants, and Grants.gov System.
- Search the Blog – Use the search box to find posts on a specific topic.
- Follow by Email – Enter your email address under Follow Blog via Email to be notified when new posts are published.
- Leave a Comment – You can comment on individual posts, but you cannot start your own discussion. Comments follow the blog’s Comment Policy and Privacy Notice.
Where to Ask Questions
Looking for the Grants.gov Discussion Forum? It is no longer available on Grants.gov. The Community Blog is a great place to learn, but it is not set up for posting your own questions. Here is where to turn instead:
- Grants.gov Applicant Support – For technical problems with Grants.gov or an application, call 1-800-518-4726 or email support@grants.gov. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays. See How to Get Help When Using the Grants.gov System for tips.
- Simpler.Grants.gov Community Forum – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services hosts a public forum about the effort to modernize Grants.gov. It is a good place to share feedback on the new Simpler.Grants.gov experience.
- Grants.gov Subscriptions – Manage your subscriptions to receive Grants.gov updates by email.
- Grant Ready Kentucky – Have a question about your own grant project? Talk to a Coach.