Searchable fields include subject, type of support, minority groups, sponsor type, citizenship, and more. Other features include links to federal agencies, foundations, the Foundation Center, the Federal Information Exchange , university departmental and sponsored research offices, resources for research in other countries, and more. Access is also available to the Federal Register . Be sure to check the IRIS Alert email service, the IRIS Deadlines , and IRIS Expertise options. Other types of funding included are money for development activities, international projects, collaborative projects, fellowships, academic exchange programs, travel, equipment, and more.
Access is also available by geographic restrictions, sponsor name, sponsor type, and deadlines.
There are also many options for international users. Note that SPIN provides access to the Commerce Business Daily and the Federal Register , which contain current announcements on Federal grants. The SPIN Links feature also contains access to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance , FedWorld , the NIH Guide , the GPO Federal Register , and more. If searched skillfully, this database can sometimes be a effective for locating funding for diverse types of projects and interests. Produced by Gale Research.