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Office of Sponsored Projects
Seattle University's Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) coordinates the application for and management of funding granted for the purpose of carrying out a particular activity, such as scholarly research or a creative endeavor (a "sponsored project").
Faculty and staff seeking funding from an external source for a sponsored project must consult with and receive approval from OSP prior to submitting any proposal or application for external funding. For more information about the sponsored project application process or to discuss a planned submission, please contact OSP for additional information.
Federal Government Funding
- Grants.govGrants.gov centralizes access to information about more than 1,000 grant programs offered by 26 federal grant-making agencies. Grant applications can be submitted directly through the Grants.gov site, but note that Seattle University submissions must be coordinated with the Office of Sponsored Projects.
- UC Berkeley List of Federal Departments and AgenciesUC Berkeley maintains a comprehensive list of links to individual federal government grant programs, including department-specific research offices and grant preparation guidance.
State Government Funding
- ArtsWA GrantsArtsWA offers grants aimed at conserving and developing the state’s arts resources.
- Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation GrantsThe DAHP administers state grant programs supporting cultural and heritage projects. This site also includes a list of private foundations seeking to fund similar cultural projects in Washington.
- Washington State Environment-Related GrantsA comprehensive directory of funding related to the environment offered by Washington state agencies.
- Washington State Department of Commerce GrantsThis directory compiles information about grants administered by Washington's Department of Commerce, including funding related to community development, criminal justice, and homelessness.
If you are interested in searching for additional funding that may be offered through Washington state agencies, Access Washington acts as a hub for state information. Use the search box in the upper right of their home page to retrieve results from all Washington state and city government websites in a single search.
Local Government Funding
- City of Seattle Grants and FundingA directory of funding administered by the Seattle city government. Although some target businesses, many grants support community initiatives and individual research or artistic endeavors.