# GrantHub — Full Context

> GrantHub is a grant discovery platform that helps founders, startups, SMEs, researchers, and nonprofits find non-dilutive funding. It aggregates government grants, private foundation grants, corporate grants, R&D funds, and EU programmes across multiple countries — with structured eligibility, deadline, and application data for each listing. The platform currently indexes over 1,600 grants.

## What GrantHub Does

- Aggregates grants from government bodies, private foundations, corporations, and international organisations
- Organises grants by country, industry sector, and grant type
- Provides structured data on each grant: funding amount range, deadlines, eligibility criteria, costs covered, and how to apply
- Publishes in-depth country guides explaining each country's local funding ecosystem
- Links directly to official funding portals — no intermediation, no account required
- Updated weekly with deadline changes, eligibility updates, new funding rounds, and discontinued programmes

## Target Audience

Founders, startups, SMEs, researchers, nonprofits, and grant consultants looking for non-dilutive funding.

## Who Builds GrantHub

GrantHub is built and maintained by Raftlabs, a software development agency. The research team reviews and updates the grant directory weekly, sourcing data from official funding portals, foundation databases, and institutional websites. GrantHub is an independent, privately-operated directory — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or funded by any government body.

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://www.granthub.co/): Overview, featured grants, and grant search
- [Countries](https://www.granthub.co/countries): All grants organised by country
- [Industries](https://www.granthub.co/industries): All grants organised by industry sector
- [Grant Types](https://www.granthub.co/grants/type): All grants organised by funding category
- [Guides](https://www.granthub.co/guides): In-depth country guides
- [About](https://www.granthub.co/about): About GrantHub, methodology, data sources, and FAQs
- [Contact](https://www.granthub.co/contact): Report errors, suggest grants, or ask questions

## Grant Types Covered

- [Government Programs](https://www.granthub.co/grants/type/government-program): Federal, state, and municipal grant schemes
- [Private Foundations](https://www.granthub.co/grants/type/private-foundation): Charitable trusts, foundations, and nonprofits
- [Corporate Grants](https://www.granthub.co/grants/type/corporate-grant): Grants from corporations and enterprise competitions
- [Industry Body Awards](https://www.granthub.co/grants/type/industry-body-award): Awards and prizes from trade associations and sector bodies
- [Innovation & R&D Funds](https://www.granthub.co/grants/type/innovation-rd-fund): Research, development, and innovation funding
- [Bank / Financial Institution Grants](https://www.granthub.co/grants/type/bank-financial): Grants from banks and financial institutions
- [EU / Supranational Programs](https://www.granthub.co/grants/type/eu-supranational): Horizon Europe, Interreg, and other multinational programmes

## Countries Covered

GrantHub currently lists grants across 15 countries and regions:

- [United States](https://www.granthub.co/countries/us): 859 grants — the world's largest government funding infrastructure, including SBIR/STTR, SBA programs, state grants, and federal R&D funding
- [Australia](https://www.granthub.co/countries/au): 325 grants — R&D Tax Incentive, Austrade EMDG, CSIRO Kick-Start, and state programs
- [United Kingdom](https://www.granthub.co/countries/uk): 152 grants — Innovate UK, R&D tax credits, devolved programmes across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
- [Europe](https://www.granthub.co/countries/eu): 100 grants — EU-wide programmes including Horizon Europe and structural funds
- [Germany](https://www.granthub.co/countries/de): 89 grants — KfW development bank, federal and Länder innovation programmes
- [Canada](https://www.granthub.co/countries/ca): 54 grants — SR&ED tax credits, NRC IRAP, Strategic Innovation Fund, and provincial programs
- [India](https://www.granthub.co/countries/in): 15 grants
- [Singapore](https://www.granthub.co/countries/sg): 12 grants
- [Austria](https://www.granthub.co/countries/at): 2 grants
- [Switzerland](https://www.granthub.co/countries/ch): 1 grant
- [Malta](https://www.granthub.co/countries/mt): 1 grant
- [Guatemala](https://www.granthub.co/countries/gt): 1 grant
- [Belgium](https://www.granthub.co/countries/be): 1 grant
- [Ireland](https://www.granthub.co/countries/ie): 1 grant — Enterprise Ireland, LEO grants, R&D tax credits, EU funding
- [Luxembourg](https://www.granthub.co/countries/lu): 1 grant

## Industry Sectors Covered

GrantHub covers grants across a wide range of sectors, including:

- General (broadly applicable grants)
- Research and Science
- Healthcare and Medical Research
- NGO and Non-profit
- Education and Academia
- Technology, AI, and ICT
- Community Development
- Environment, Climate, and Conservation
- Arts, Culture, and Heritage
- Energy, Renewable Energy, and Clean Technology
- Infrastructure and Transport
- Agriculture, Farming, and Food Systems
- Manufacturing and Engineering
- Youth and Social Development
- Journalism and Media
- Defence and Aerospace
- Biotechnology and Life Sciences
- Finance and Financial Services
- Law, Governance, and Public Sector

Full industry listings are available at [Industries](https://www.granthub.co/industries).

## Country Guides (Long-form)

In-depth guides explaining how each country's grant ecosystem works, major funders, R&D credits, and how to apply:

### [UK Business Grants Guide](https://www.granthub.co/guides/uk)

Covers how UK business grants work, Innovate UK and major funding bodies, R&D tax credits (SME enhanced deduction of up to 186%, RDEC at 20%), devolved and regional programmes (Scottish Enterprise, Welsh Government, Invest NI), the application process, and tips for successful applications. Grants range from £500 for energy-efficiency upgrades to £25M+ for large-scale R&D collaborations.

### [US Business Grants Guide](https://www.granthub.co/guides/us)

Covers federal grant programmes (NSF, NIH, DOE, USDA, DOD), SBIR/STTR programs (Phase I: $50K–$275K, Phase II: $500K–$1.5M), SBA programs and resources, state and local grants (California GO-Biz, New York ESD, Texas TEDIF), the R&D tax credit (Section 41, up to 20% on qualifying research expenses), and how to navigate Grants.gov, SAM.gov, and agency solicitations.

### [Canadian Business Grants Guide](https://www.granthub.co/guides/ca)

Covers the SR&ED tax credit program (35% refundable ITC on first $3M of qualifying R&D expenditures for CCPCs), NRC IRAP grants ($10,000 to $1 million for SME innovation projects), provincial programs (Ontario OERD, Quebec Investissement Québec, BC Innovate BC, Alberta Innovates, Atlantic Canada's ACOA), and how to apply through IRAP offices, CRA filings, and the Canada Business Network.

### [Australian Business Grants Guide](https://www.granthub.co/guides/au)

Covers the R&D Tax Incentive (43.5% refundable offset for companies under $20M turnover), Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) for businesses under $50M turnover, state and territory programs (NSW MVP Ventures, Victoria LaunchVic, Queensland Business Growth Fund), and how to apply through Business.gov.au and GrantConnect.

### [Irish Business Grants Guide](https://www.granthub.co/guides/ie)

Covers Enterprise Ireland funding (Feasibility Study Grants up to €35,000, Innovation Vouchers at €5,000, Agile Innovation Fund up to €300,000), Local Enterprise Offices (Priming Grants and Business Expansion Grants up to €150,000), Ireland's R&D tax credit (25% credit on qualifying expenditure, effective 37.5% benefit with 12.5% corporation tax deduction), and EU funding access through Horizon Europe.

## Grant Data Structure

Each grant listing includes:

- **Provider**: the organisation offering the grant
- **Amount**: funding range (min/max) in local currency
- **Deadline**: application close date and days remaining
- **Country & Region**: where the grant is available
- **Industries**: sectors the grant targets
- **Grant Type**: category (government, foundation, corporate, R&D, etc.)
- **Eligibility**: structured list of eligibility criteria
- **What It Covers**: eligible costs and activities
- **How to Apply**: step-by-step application guidance
- **Application URL**: direct link to the official grant page
- **Tags**: relevant keywords and descriptors

## How Data Is Sourced and Verified

- **Official sources only**: Every grant is sourced from official government portals, institutional websites, and verified public databases. No unverified third-party listings or pay-to-play entries.
- **Weekly verification**: The research team reviews every listing weekly, checking for deadline changes, eligibility updates, new funding rounds, and discontinued programmes.
- **No intermediation**: GrantHub always links directly to the official funding body. It never collects applications, processes payments, or sits between users and the funder.
- **Community contributions**: Business owners and grant professionals submit corrections and new listings. Every community submission is verified against official sources before publication.

### Data Sources

- Official government grant portals (GOV.UK, Grants.gov, Business.gov.au)
- National innovation agency publications (Innovate UK, AusIndustry, NRC IRAP)
- Development bank announcements (KfW, BDC, British Business Bank)
- Regional and state-level funding body websites
- Verified institutional and foundation funding databases
- Official press releases and funding round announcements

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Who maintains GrantHub?**
GrantHub is built and maintained by Raftlabs, a software development agency. The research team reviews and updates the grant directory weekly.

**How do you verify grant information?**
Every grant listing is sourced directly from official funding portals, institutional websites, or verified public databases. Details are cross-referenced against official sources weekly.

**Is GrantHub affiliated with any government?**
No. GrantHub is an independent, privately-operated directory. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or funded by any government body.

**Why is GrantHub free?**
Access to funding information should be freely available. The core directory will always be free.

**Can I submit a grant to be listed?**
Yes. Submit grants through the contact form. All submissions are verified before publication.

## Disclaimer

GrantHub is an informational directory. Grant eligibility, amounts, deadlines, and terms are subject to change by the issuing body without notice. Always verify details on the official funding body's website before making business decisions or submitting applications. GrantHub does not guarantee eligibility, funding outcomes, or the accuracy of any listing.

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