Grants GrantInfo Scraper

Introduction

The Grants GrantInfo Scraper is an Apify Actor designed to efficiently extract detailed information from grant opportunities listed on simpler.grants.gov. This tool streamlines the process of gathering essential data, such as eligibility criteria, contact details, and funding specifics, making it invaluable for researchers, analysts, and organizations seeking comprehensive insights into available grants.

Features

• Automated Data Extraction: Seamlessly scrape detailed information from grant listings.
• High-Quality Data: Ensures accurate and up-to-date information retrieval.
• Customizable Input: Flexible start URLs to target specific opportunities.
• Efficient Performance: Optimized for quick data extraction with minimal resource usage.
• Versatile Output Formats: Export results in JSON, CSV, or Excel formats.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
startUrls	array	Yes	URLs to start with for scraping grant information.	[{"url": "https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/721d5c2c-af72-4c33-8ce6-013b1e8ad59b"}]

Example Usage

Input JSON

{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/721d5c2c-af72-4c33-8ce6-013b1e8ad59b"
    }
  ]
}

Output JSON

[
  {
    "url": "https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/721d5c2c-af72-4c33-8ce6-013b1e8ad59b",
    "title": "FAA Aviation Research Grants Program",
    "agency": "DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants",
    "assistanceListing": "Assistance Listings: 20.108 -- Aviation Research Grants",
    "lastUpdated": "May 13, 2026",
    "status": "Closing: September 7, 2027",
    "description": "DescriptionJump to all documents",
    "eligibility": {
      "Education": [
        "Public and state institutions of higher education",
        "Private institutions of higher education"
      ],
      "Nonprofit": [
        "Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)"
      ]
    },
    "contact": {
      "description": "Monica Butler\r\nAviation Research Grants Program\r\nGrants Management Division\r\nNextGen Organization",
      "emailLabel": "Grants Management Branch, ANG-A19",
      "email": "support@grants.gov"
    },
    "awardBoxes": {
      "Program Funding": "$--",
      "Expected awards": "--",
      "Award Minimum": "$--",
      "Award Maximum": "$6,000,000",
      "This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.View on Grants.gov": "Application process"
    },
    "awardInfoItems": {
      "Funding opportunity number": "20-01",
      "Cost sharing or matching requirement": "No",
      "Funding instrument type": "Cooperative agreementGrant",
      "Opportunity Category": "Discretionary",
      "Opportunity Category Explanation": "--",
      "Category of Funding Activity": "Transportation",
      "Category Explanation": "--"
    },
    "history": {
      "Version": "15",
      "Posted date": "September 8, 2020",
      "Archive date": "--"
    },
    "documents": [
      {
        "fileName": "NOFO_20-01.myb.pdf",
        "description": "Revised NOFO 20-01",
        "lastUpdated": "Dec 11, 2024 12:49 PM UTC",
        "downloadUrl": "https://files.simpler.grants.gov/opportunities/721d5c2c-af72-4c33-8ce6-013b1e8ad59b/attachments/531b324b-c0d1-4d8a-a463-0197df918a68/NOFO_20-01.myb.pdf"
      },
      {
        "fileName": "FAA_Non-Discrimination_Assurances_V1.1.pdf",
        "description": "FAA Non-Discrimination Assurances",
        "lastUpdated": "Jun 21, 2022 04:52 PM UTC",
        "downloadUrl": "https://files.simpler.grants.gov/opportunities/721d5c2c-af72-4c33-8ce6-013b1e8ad59b/attachments/718d3a84-91d3-409e-a9f5-2c059ff8f324/FAA_Non-Discrimination_Assurances_V1.1.pdf"
      }
    ],
    "grantsGovUrl": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/328902"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gain insights into funding trends and opportunities.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor activities in grant applications.
• Price Monitoring: Track changes in funding amounts and requirements.
• Content Aggregation: Compile comprehensive datasets for analysis.
• Academic Research: Support studies on public funding and policy impacts.
• Business Automation: Integrate with workflows to automate data collection.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Grants GrantInfo Scraper" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters as needed.
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The output is a JSON array containing objects with detailed information about each grant opportunity. Key fields include:

• url: The URL of the grant listing.
• title: Title of the grant program.
• agency: Granting agency details.
• eligibility: Eligible entities for the grant.
• contact: Contact information for inquiries.
• awardBoxes: Funding and award details.
• documents: List of associated documents with download URLs.

Support

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• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: Get Data For Me Contact

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