Grants.gov Scraper 💰

What does Grants.gov Scraper do?

Grants.gov Scraper collects public U.S. government funding opportunities from Simpler.Grants.gov and saves them as clean records in an Apify dataset. Enter a keyword, browse without a keyword, or combine a search with filters for status, agency, category, eligibility, funding type, dates, and cost sharing.

The results are useful for grant research, funding alerts, nonprofit planning, public-sector analysis, proposal preparation, and data workflows. Each opportunity includes its public source URL so important deadlines and eligibility details can be checked before taking action.

Why use Grants.gov Scraper?

• Find relevant funding faster - Search opportunities by topic, phrase, agency, or assistance listing number.
• Keep research organized - Save consistent opportunity records instead of copying information manually.
• Track time-sensitive opportunities - Filter recently posted grants or sort by closing date.
• Support funding analysis - Compare award ranges, agencies, categories, applicant types, and fiscal years.
• Automate repeat research - Schedule runs in Apify and connect the dataset to downstream workflows.
• Get clean output - Empty values are omitted from each record instead of being stored as null or blank properties.

What data can you extract from Simpler.Grants.gov?

Field	Description
opportunity_id	Stable identifier for the opportunity.
opportunity_number	Public opportunity number.
opportunity_title	Name of the funding opportunity.
opportunity_status	Status such as posted, forecasted, closed, or archived.
agency_code	Funding agency code.
agency_name	Funding agency name.
top_level_agency_name	Top-level agency name when available.
category	Primary funding category.
category_explanation	Explanation of the funding category.
funding_instruments	Funding type, such as grant or cooperative agreement.
funding_categories	Funding category values associated with the opportunity.
post_date	Date the opportunity was posted.
close_date	Closing date when available.
archive_date	Archive date when available.
forecasted_post_date	Expected posting date for forecasted opportunities.
forecasted_close_date	Expected closing date for forecasted opportunities.
forecasted_award_date	Expected award date when available.
forecasted_project_start_date	Expected project start date when available.
is_cost_sharing	Whether cost sharing is required.
expected_number_of_awards	Expected number of awards.
estimated_total_program_funding	Estimated total funding for the opportunity.
award_floor	Minimum expected award amount.
award_ceiling	Maximum expected award amount.
applicant_types	Eligible applicant types.
applicant_eligibility_description	Applicant eligibility details.
opportunity_assistance_listings	Related assistance listing numbers.
agency_contact_description	Agency contact information.
agency_email_address	Agency contact email address.
fiscal_year	Fiscal year associated with the opportunity.
summary_description	Opportunity summary.
additional_info_url	Additional information link.
url	Public opportunity page URL.

Fields that are unavailable for a particular opportunity are omitted from that record.

How to use Grants.gov Scraper

1. Open the Actor in Apify Console.
2. Enter a keyword, or leave keyword empty to browse opportunities.
3. Add optional filters and choose the sort field and order.
4. Set results_wanted and max_pages for the run.
5. Start the Actor and open the default dataset when the run completes.
6. Export the records or connect the dataset to your workflow.

Input Parameters

All parameters are optional. When filters.status is omitted, posted and forecasted opportunities are searched by default.

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
keyword	String	No	Empty	Search words or a phrase. Leave empty to browse.
query_operator	String	No	OR	Use OR to match any keyword term or AND to match every term.
filters	Object	No	Posted and forecasted status	Optional structured filters listed below.
sort_by	String	No	relevancy	relevancy, closeDate, postedDate, opportunityTitle, awardFloor, or awardCeiling.
sort_order	String	No	desc	Sort direction: asc or desc.
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Number of unique opportunities to save.
max_pages	Integer	No	5	Number of result pages to request at most.
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Disabled	Optional Apify Proxy settings.

The filters object supports the following fields:

Filter	Accepted values
status	forecasted, posted, closed, or archived
fundingInstrument	cooperative_agreement, grant, procurement_contract, or other
eligibility	Applicant eligibility values
agency	Agency codes such as NASA-HQ, NSF, or DOC
category	Values such as environment, education, health, or energy
closeDate	Relative day window such as 7, 30, 90, or 120
postedDate	Relative day window such as 3, 7, 14, 30, or 60
costSharing	true or false
topLevelAgency	Top-level agency values
assistanceListingNumber	Assistance listing numbers

Multi-value filters accept arrays, for example "status": ["posted", "forecasted"].

Output Data

The Actor saves one dataset item per unique funding opportunity. Common output fields are listed below.

Field	Type	Description
opportunity_id	String	Stable opportunity identifier.
opportunity_number	String	Public opportunity number.
opportunity_title	String	Opportunity title.
opportunity_status	String	Current opportunity status.
agency_name	String	Funding agency name.
category	String	Primary funding category.
post_date	String	Posting date.
close_date	String	Closing date when available.
is_cost_sharing	Boolean	Cost-sharing requirement.
expected_number_of_awards	Number	Expected award count.
estimated_total_program_funding	Number	Estimated total funding.
award_floor	Number	Minimum award amount.
award_ceiling	Number	Maximum award amount.
applicant_types	String	Eligible applicant types.
summary_description	String	Opportunity summary.
additional_info_url	String	Additional information URL.
url	String	Public opportunity URL.

Usage Examples

Basic keyword search

Use a keyword to find relevant opportunities with the default status filter.

{
    "keyword": "climate",
    "results_wanted": 20,
    "max_pages": 3
}

Narrow search with category and date filters

Combine an exact keyword match with education and recently posted filters.

{
    "keyword": "education technology",
    "query_operator": "AND",
    "filters": {
        "status": ["posted"],
        "category": ["education"],
        "postedDate": "30"
    },
    "sort_by": "postedDate",
    "sort_order": "desc",
    "results_wanted": 50,
    "max_pages": 5
}

Find grants closing soon

Sort ascending by closing date to review urgent opportunities first.

{
    "keyword": "water quality",
    "filters": {
        "status": ["posted"],
        "category": ["environment"],
        "fundingInstrument": ["grant"],
        "closeDate": "30",
        "costSharing": false
    },
    "sort_by": "closeDate",
    "sort_order": "asc",
    "results_wanted": 25,
    "max_pages": 4
}

Browse opportunities from one agency

Leave out the keyword and use an agency filter to browse its available opportunities.

{
    "filters": {
        "status": ["posted", "forecasted"],
        "agency": ["NSF"]
    },
    "sort_by": "opportunityTitle",
    "sort_order": "asc",
    "results_wanted": 20,
    "max_pages": 2
}

Sample Output

The exact fields vary by opportunity. A populated dataset item may look like this:

{
    "opportunity_id": "a1b2c3d4-5678-90ab-cdef-1234567890ab",
    "opportunity_number": "NSF-25-001",
    "opportunity_title": "Climate Research and Education Initiative",
    "opportunity_status": "posted",
    "agency_code": "NSF",
    "agency_name": "National Science Foundation",
    "top_level_agency_name": "National Science Foundation",
    "category": "environment",
    "post_date": "2025-01-15",
    "close_date": "2025-04-30",
    "is_cost_sharing": false,
    "expected_number_of_awards": 12,
    "estimated_total_program_funding": 6000000,
    "award_floor": 100000,
    "award_ceiling": 500000,
    "funding_instruments": "Grant",
    "funding_categories": "Environment",
    "applicant_types": "Local governments",
    "is_forecast": false,
    "fiscal_year": 2025,
    "url": "https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/NSF-25-001",
    "summary_description": "Supports research and education projects addressing climate resilience."
}

Tips for Best Results

• Begin with a small results_wanted value while testing a search.
• Use query_operator: "AND" when a search with several terms is too broad.
• Add a status filter when you only want currently posted or forecasted opportunities.
• Combine postedDate or closeDate with the matching date sort for time-sensitive research.
• Use agency, category, eligibility, or assistance listing filters to keep broad searches focused.
• Review the public opportunity page before relying on a deadline, eligibility rule, or award amount.
• Schedule recurring runs when you need regular funding updates.

Integrations

Apify datasets can be downloaded or connected to other services:

• Google Sheets - Review and share grant research in a spreadsheet.
• CSV, Excel, JSON, and XML exports - Use the format that fits your analysis tool.
• Webhooks - Trigger a workflow after a run completes.
• Make or Zapier - Send new results to notifications, databases, or internal tools.
• Apify API - Retrieve dataset items from your own application.
• Slack and email workflows - Notify a team when a scheduled run finds relevant records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Grants.gov API key?

No. The Actor does not ask for a Grants.gov API key.

Can I search without a keyword?

Yes. Leave keyword empty and use filters such as agency, category, status, or assistance listing number.

Can I search for only posted opportunities?

Yes. Set filters.status to ["posted"]. You can also search forecasted opportunities with ["forecasted"].

Why are some fields missing from an item?

Grant notices do not all publish the same information. When a value is unavailable, the field is omitted instead of being returned as null or an empty string.

Can I export the results to CSV or Excel?

Yes. Apify datasets support CSV, Excel, JSON, XML, and other export formats.

Can I run the Actor on a schedule?

Yes. Create a schedule in Apify Console to run it hourly, daily, weekly, or on another interval.

Can I use a proxy?

Yes. Configure proxyConfiguration when you want to route requests through Apify Proxy. It is optional for normal searches.

How many records can I collect?

Set results_wanted to the number of unique opportunities you want and use max_pages to control pagination. The Actor stops when a requested limit is reached or when no new records are available.

Related Actors

• NGOBase Scraper - Collect NGO, nonprofit, charity, and humanitarian organization data for grant prospecting and partnership research.
• NGOBase Grants & Funders Scraper - Find grantmakers, funding agencies, eligibility criteria, deadlines, and funding requirements from NGOBase.

Support

If you find a source-data issue or need an input option that is not currently available, use the Issues tab on the Actor page and include a reproducible search configuration.

Legal Notice

This Actor is an independent tool for working with publicly available grant information. Use it responsibly, respect Simpler.Grants.gov and Grants.gov terms, follow applicable laws, avoid excessive request rates, and verify important deadlines and eligibility requirements on the official opportunity page. The Actor is not affiliated with or endorsed by Grants.gov, Simpler.Grants.gov, or any government agency.