There’s more than one way to find funding.
The right funding opportunity for your project is the one that best aligns your idea and expertise with the goals and purpose of the funder. To locate appropriate sources of funding, it is important to use a variety of approaches and resources. Here are some best practices for identifying funding opportunities. Explore opportunities through MSU’s funding database, federal and state resources, and private grantmakers.
Search Broadly
Start with a comprehensive search.
Pivot-RP is the most comprehensive funding database used by the world's top research institutions. Any MSU user may create or claim a profile to begin using the search features of Pivot. Access Pivot HERE and select MSU from the "Institution Affiliation" drop-down menu to begin. This will allow you to sign in with your MSU Central Authentication (duo) credentials. If you create an account, please use your NetID@msstate.edu email.
Access MSU Pivot Explore Funding Sources with ORD
Explore Federal Opportunities
Tap into the largest source of research funding.
Grants.gov publishes federal funding opportunities for organizations and entities supporting the development and management of government-funded programs and projects.
The Federal Register has a search-enabled list of links to all federal agencies, with many including the sub-agencies. Managed by the National Archives and Records Administration, the Federal Register contains government agency rules, proposed rules, and public notices (such as grant solicitations).
Look Closer To Home
Discover opportunities available across Mississippi.
Many of Mississippi’s public-funded agencies offer funding programs. Check their websites for more details.
Think Beyond Government
Explore foundations, nonprofits, and private funders.
There are a number of notable private grantmakers for which the MSU Foundation facilitates funding requests. Please reach out to staff at the Corporate and Foundation Giving office or ORD to request assistance with private funding.
- The Kellogg Foundation
- The Gates Foundation
- The Spencer Foundation
- The Ford Foundation
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- Target Foundation
- Pfizer
- Morgan Stanley
- Microsoft
- PNC Financial