Browse Curated Funding Lists

Pivot Funding Searches

Browse our curated lists below of frequently researched topics.

To view more information about funding opportunities in these lists, click the link and sign in to the Pivot database using the single sign-on (SSO) option. View our Pivot Quick Start Guide for assistance.


These search lists are dynamic and will change as new opportunities are added to the database. Eligibility requirements are set to academic institutions and activity location is set to North Carolina for most of the searches listed below. If your eligibility requirements or research activity locations differ, please contact GRS to request a personalized funding search. Please double-check the eligibility and other requirements of any funding opportunities you find by emailing us at grs@appstate.edu.


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Curated Lists by Topic

Discover funding opportunities in Pivot-RP by topic. These lists can help you get started on the types of opportunities to look for.

Arts Education



Clean Energy



Climate Change



Data Analytics



Environmental Justice



International Education



Mental Health



Public Health



STEM Education



Sustainable Agriculture



Water Quality