GRANTfinder and GRANTnet
New funding opportunities for the Voluntary Sector and Community Groups
CVS Fife and Fife Council are offering access to the GRANTfinder and GRANTnet databases of funders. These replace the FunderFinder service that we used to provide (FunderFinder has ceased to operate and is no longer available).
GRANTnet and GRANTfinder are very similar services - so which one is right for you?
- GRANTnet
- You create a free user account online and do your own searches
- GRANTfinder
- You arrange to visit CVS Fife who will work with you on searching the database
- The search will provide more detail than GRANTnet
- You get the added advantage CVS Fife's experience in funding matters
GRANTfinder
What is GRANTfinder?
GRANTfinder is the UK's leading searchable database on EU and UK Government grants, charitable trusts and corporate sponsors. It is a user-friendly computerised system carrying details in excess of 4,000 grants and is constantly updated.
How long does a GRANTfinder session take?
The time allocated for a search is a maximum of one hour during which time there will be an opportunity to explore various options if required.
How can I make use of it?
To make an appointment for a GRANTfinder session please contact Elizabeth Kirk at CVS Fife on 01592 567001 or by email Elizabeth.Kirk@cvsfife.org.
GRANTnet
What is GRANTnet?
GRANTnet, is a free to use service to help you identify suitable funding for your activity or project. It allows community and voluntary groups to do their own search across a huge range of funding sources. Some of GRANTnets features are:
- It is easy to access and use
- The database holds information on over 4000 grants
- Data is sourced from EC and Government departments, local authorities, charitable trusts and corporate sponsors
- The system is updated every 2 weeks to ensure access to the latest funding information
How do I access GRANTnet?
New users can register by following the procedure below:-
- Go to the Fife Council area of GRANTnet: www.grantnet.org.uk/index.html?portal=Fife_Council
- Click on Grantnet link which takes you to the "new user" box on the "log in" screen and enter details
- A password will then be sent to your email address within a few minutes
How do I Use GRANTnet?
To search the database, you will need to answer a few simple questions about your project and the type of funding required. There are seven steps and at each step there is a HELP screen to assist you in completing your search.
Once you have submitted the information GRANTnet will provide a summary of all suitable funders for your project.
When you have completed a session in GRANTnet details of the final search will be sent to the Funding and Monitoring Team at Fife Council who will then carry out any necessary follow-up work.