Grant Search Resources

Many grant search resources are available beyond what is indicated below. The SCC grant officer can assist in locating external funding sources and determining eligibility and whether your interests fall within a funding agency's priorities.

Links to common grant searches: 

1. Federal Grants:
   • The Grants.gov SEARCH GRANTS tab is the best resource for a comprehensive listing of federal grants by keyword search, or visit the individual agency’s website to search for grants. Here are some commonly visited Federal Grant websites:
     • National Science Foundation (NSF)
     • Department of Education (ED)
     • Department of Labor (DOL)
     • National Endowment for The Humanities
     • The National Endowment for the Arts
     • National Institute for Health (NIH)
2. State Government:
   • (Governor's Office of Youth, Faith, and Family GOYFF)
3. Local Government:
   • City of Phoenix
   • City of Scottsdale
   • City of Tempe
4. Private Foundation and Corporate Funding:
   
   • Proposals that require a 501 c3 go through the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation (MCCF). Check with SCC’s grant officer; some corporate grant opportunities need to go through the Maricopa Community College Foundation (MCCF) or have limitations on how many colleges within our system can apply. To learn more about Private and Corporate Funding, visit the MCCF website.
5. Maricopa Center For Learning and Innovation:
   
   • Horizon Grants respond to emerging trends and challenges to enhance sustainable teaching and learning practices within MCCCD and provide funding up to $12,500. To learn more, go to Horizon Grant Application Process. The goal is to inspire creative thinking and the adoption of innovative practices that foster broader research impact and ​student success.