News Releases

Grants.gov will provide updates through news releases. To review past news releases, select the links below:

Grants.gov wins award from The Center for Digital Government
News release announcing that Grants.gov has been named a winner in the government-to-government category of the 2006 Digital Government Achievement Awards showcasing the best state and local government websites and online applications in this nation.

Grants.gov Processes 45,000 Federal Grant Applications
News release announcing that Grants.gov, the single secure website to apply for more than $400 billion in Federal grants, has received its 45,000th electronic grant application for fiscal year 2006, reaching a core program milestone in the third quarter.

Grants.gov surpasses program milestone with over 15,000 applications processed
News release announcing that Grants.gov has received its 15,000th electronic grant application, reaching a core program goal, in less than one year after receipt of its 1,000th application.

Grants.gov selected in top fifty 2005 Innovation in American Government Finalists
News release announcing that Grants.gov was selected as one of fifty public sector initiatives to be named as a finalist for the esteemed 2005 Innovations in American Government Award.

Grants.gov marks First Year Anniversary
News release announcing that Grants.gov marked its first year of operations.

Grants.gov reaches 1,000 Applications Announcement
News release announcing that Grants.gov received its 1,000th electronic grant application, a milestone indicating the shift from a slower, paper-based grant application process is well underway.

Grants.gov Launch Announcement
Official news release announcing the new Grants.gov website, which offers one-stop shopping for information on applying for all Federal grants.

Apply Pilot Announcement
Official news release announcing the completion of the Grants.gov "Apply" Pilot.