Funding Programs

Specialized Research Funding Opportunities

Limited Submissions

These are external funding opportunities that restrict the number of proposals an applicant or institution may submit to a particular solicitation. The Office of Research administers the limited submission process for UCF.

UCF Internal/Partnership Programs

To support and encourage research endeavors of UCF research faculty, the Office of Research offers a variety of internal and partnership funding opportunities.

Targeted Research Alerts (TRAs)

UCF faculty can sign up for weekly funding opportunity alerts matching strategically identified UCF research areas and criteria.

COVID-19 Funding Opportunities

View related research opportunities from federal, state, and private agencies. Resources are also included.

DoD (Air Force, Army, DARPA, Navy) Early Career Funding Opportunities

Recurring. Summary information is included about these programs for early career investigators. These programs are intended to support researchers’ growth and help lead to additional DoD research funding support.

Funding Databases & Resources

Pivot Funding Opportunity Database

This online resource has current funding opportunities from international, federal, state, and private sponsors, and is available to UCF faculty, staff, and students at no cost. Searches can be automated for weekly updates of new matching opportunities.

Contract Opportunities (formerly called FedBizOpps)

View contract opportunities from the federal government.

State of Florida Funding

Find opportunities at the Florida Department of State website or use this Pivot saved search to view all current State of Florida funding opportunities.

Private Foundation Funding

The Private Foundation Tool Kit includes information on various private foundation funding databases and resources.

Grants.gov

View opportunities from all federal agencies.