## Find Funding Opportunities with Pivot-RP

[Pivot-RP](https://pivot.proquest.com/) is a comprehensive funding discovery tool designed to help researchers quickly identify the right opportunities and collaborate effectively. It connects faculty, students, and research teams with thousands of funding sources worldwide.

### Why Use Pivot-RP?

- Discover Opportunities: Search grants, fellowships, and awards by sponsor, funding category, keywords, amount, and deadlines.
- Track & Organize: Mark opportunities as “active” or “tracked” to receive updates and deadline reminders.
- Collaborate: Share opportunities and build connections with colleagues for joint proposals.
- Stay Informed: Get personalized alerts based on your research interests.

For more details on Pivot-RP features, visit Ex Libris Pivot-RP.

### How to Access Pivot-RP

1. Go to [Pivot-RP](https://pivot.proquest.com/).
2. Click Sign Up in the upper-right corner.
3. Select Institutional Login and indicate your affiliation with ������˾��.
4. Use your institutional email address to create your account.
5. Claim or create your profile to enable personalized funding matches and collaboration tools.

### Additional Funding Resources

- [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/)**:** Central database for over 1,000 federal grant programs totaling $500+ billion annually.
- [Sam.gov](https://sam.gov/)(formerly FedBizOpps)**:** Federal procurement opportunities over $25,000 for vendors and contractors.
- [Foundation Directory Online](https://fconline.foundationcenter.org/)**:** Private and corporate funding sources; registration required.
- **Small Business Programs:**
    - [SBIR](https://www.sbir.gov/) (Small Business Innovation Research)
    - [STTR](https://www.sbir.gov/about) (Small Business Technology Transfer)  
        Both programs support research and development partnerships between small businesses and research institutions.
- [NIH RePORT](https://www.niaid.nih.gov/grants-contracts/reporter): Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tool for NIH funding data and research outcomes.
- [Research.gov](https://www.research.gov/research-web/)**:** NSF and USDA grant application status, spending data, and policy resources.