# US Federal Research Funding Tracker (`ntriqpro/us-federal-rd-funding-intelligence`) Actor

Find US government grants for research and development. Track science funding and project opportunities.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/ntriqpro/us-federal-rd-funding-intelligence.md
- **Developed by:** [daehwan kim](https://apify.com/ntriqpro) (community)
- **Categories:** Business, Education, AI
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

$170.00 / 1,000 r\&d funding queries

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

## How to integrate an Actor?

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You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.
The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.

In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md):

```bash
npm install apify-client
```

In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md):

```bash
pip install apify-client
```

In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md):

````bash
# MacOS / Linux
curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash
# Windows
irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex
```bash

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If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md).

For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## US Federal R&D Funding Intelligence

Real-time aggregation of US federal R&D funding and research output metrics for any research topic.

### Purpose

This Actor analyzes federal R&D funding and research output for any research topic by combining data from:
- **USAspending.gov** — NSF, NIH, DOE grants (2023-2024)
- **OpenAlex** — Research publications by US institutions (2020-2024)
- **Crossref** — DOI citations and metadata (last 12 months)
- **World Bank** — US R&D spend as % of GDP

Produces a single **R&D Funding Score (0-100)** combining:
1. Federal Grant Funding (NSF + NIH + DOE)
2. Research Output Volume (OpenAlex papers)
3. Citation Activity (Crossref DOIs)
4. National R&D Investment (World Bank metrics)

### Input

#### Required
- **keyword** (string) — Research topic, technology, or field (e.g., `quantum computing`, `mRNA vaccine`, `climate change mitigation`)

### Output

```json
{
  "query": {
    "keyword": "quantum computing"
  },
  "usaspending": {
    "nsf": {
      "totalFundsUsd": 245000000,
      "grantCount": 42,
      "topGrants": [
        {
          "recipientName": "MIT",
          "awardAmount": 5200000,
          "awarding_agency": "National Science Foundation"
        }
      ]
    },
    "nih": {
      "totalFundsUsd": 180000000,
      "grantCount": 28,
      "topGrants": [...]
    },
    "doe": {
      "totalFundsUsd": 95000000,
      "grantCount": 15,
      "topGrants": [...]
    }
  },
  "openalex": {
    "papersTotal": 18500,
    "topInstitutions": [
      {
        "name": "Massachusetts Institute of Technology",
        "count": 342
      }
    ],
    "topAuthors": [
      {
        "name": "John Smith",
        "count": 8
      }
    ]
  },
  "crossref": {
    "doisLastYear": 5400,
    "growthRate": 12.3,
    "totalDois": 15800
  },
  "worldBank": {
    "rdSpendPctGdp": 3.45
  },
  "rdFundingScore": 82,
  "dataAvailability": {
    "usaspending": true,
    "openalex": true,
    "crossref": true,
    "worldBank": true
  },
  "successfulSourceCount": 4,
  "sources": [
    {
      "name": "USAspending.gov",
      "url": "https://www.usaspending.gov",
      "license": "CC0 - Public Domain",
      "attribution": "Data source: USAspending.gov (CC0)"
    },
    ...
  ],
  "disclaimer": "...",
  "timestamp": "2024-04-08T15:30:00Z"
}
````

### Examples

#### Basic Usage

```json
{
  "keyword": "quantum computing"
}
```

#### Advanced Topics

```json
{
  "keyword": "mRNA vaccine"
}
```

```json
{
  "keyword": "climate change mitigation"
}
```

### Data Coverage

| Data Source | Coverage | Time Period |
|-------------|----------|-------------|
| **USAspending.gov** | NSF, NIH, DOE | 2023-2024 |
| **OpenAlex** | US research institutions | 2020-2024 |
| **Crossref** | Published DOI citations | Last 12 months |
| **World Bank** | US R\&D metrics | Latest (2023) |

### Pricing

- **$0.17 per research topic analysis** (Pay-per-Event model)
- Billed only when analysis completes successfully
- No charge if all data sources fail

### ⚠️ Legal Disclaimer

This Actor aggregates publicly available US federal R\&D funding and research data from:

- USAspending.gov (CC0 - Public Domain)
- OpenAlex (CC0 - Public Domain)
- Crossref (public domain facts)
- The World Bank R\&D Indicators (CC-BY 4.0)

**NOT investment, funding, or research advice.** Historical data aggregation only.

- Does NOT recommend funding decisions, investments, or research strategies
- Does NOT forecast funding trends
- Does NOT constitute VC or investment advisory
- Users must verify with official sources

All source data is redistributed under the original license terms with attribution.
Data retrieved in real-time; not cached or stored by this Actor.

Attribution:

- "Data source: USAspending.gov (CC0)"
- "Data source: OpenAlex (CC0)"
- "Data source: Crossref (public domain facts)"
- "Data source: The World Bank (CC-BY 4.0)"

### Technical Details

- **Runtime**: Node.js 18+
- **Timeout**: 120 seconds per query
- **Memory**: ~128MB per run
- **Concurrent API calls**: 6 (parallel fetch)
- **Source availability**: 4 US government/institutional APIs

### Support

For issues or questions, please contact the developer. Data accuracy is subject to source API availability and update frequency.

***

*Last updated: 2026-04-08*

***

### 🔗 Related Actors by ntriqpro

Extend this actor with the ntriqpro intelligence network:

- [**us-labor-market-intelligence**](https://apify.com/ntriqpro/us-labor-market-intelligence) — US labor market (BLS) intelligence
- [**usaspending-contract-tracker**](https://apify.com/ntriqpro/usaspending-contract-tracker) — USAspending.gov federal contract tracking
- [**usgs-earthquake-risk-analyzer**](https://apify.com/ntriqpro/usgs-earthquake-risk-analyzer) — USGS earthquake risk analysis

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# Actor input Schema

## `keyword` (type: `string`):

Research topic, technology, or field to analyze for federal R\&D funding (e.g., 'quantum computing', 'mRNA vaccine', 'climate change mitigation'). Required.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "keyword": "quantum computing"
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "keyword": "quantum computing"
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("ntriqpro/us-federal-rd-funding-intelligence").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "keyword": "quantum computing" }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("ntriqpro/us-federal-rd-funding-intelligence").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "keyword": "quantum computing"
}' |
apify call ntriqpro/us-federal-rd-funding-intelligence --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=ntriqpro/us-federal-rd-funding-intelligence",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

```json
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    "openapi": "3.0.1",
    "info": {
        "title": "US Federal Research Funding Tracker",
        "description": "Find US government grants for research and development. Track science funding and project opportunities.",
        "version": "1.0",
        "x-build-id": "ivNMZSoMyKzNRarOW"
    },
    "servers": [
        {
            "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
        }
    ],
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                    "Run Actor"
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                        "in": "query",
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                        "schema": {
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                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/ntriqpro~us-federal-rd-funding-intelligence/runs": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "runs-sync-ntriqpro-us-federal-rd-funding-intelligence",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
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                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
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                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
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                    "required": true,
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                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
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                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
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                "responses": {
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    "components": {
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                "type": "object",
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                    "keyword": {
                        "title": "Research Topic Keyword",
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "Research topic, technology, or field to analyze for federal R&D funding (e.g., 'quantum computing', 'mRNA vaccine', 'climate change mitigation'). Required."
                    }
                }
            },
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}
```