Grants and Funding Agencies

Grants are funds provided to individuals, organizations, or institutions to support specific projects or initiatives, often in areas like research, education, or community development. Funding agencies are organizations—such as government departments, foundations, or non-profits—that allocate these funds based on eligibility criteria and project goals. They review proposals to ensure the funds will be used effectively and align with their priorities. Essentially, grants are financial resources awarded to enable important work, while funding agencies are the entities that distribute these resources to advance societal, scientific, or cultural objectives.