Since 1985, GrantFinder has helped thousands of organisations access the funding they need to grow, innovate, and make a difference. From humble beginnings as a printed report service, we’ve evolved into the UK’s most comprehensive, powerful, and trusted funding database – supporting the public, private, and voluntary sectors.
A legacy of innovation: GrantFinder through the years
Launch of GrantFinder – hard copy funding reports circulated across local business community
GrantFinder on floppy disk – a leap into digital distribution
Launch of online funding search functionality
Open 4 Funding launches – funding search for small businesses and community groups
Real-time publishing introduced to help users stay current and competitive
ResearchConnect launches – specialist funding intelligence for research organisations
A Decade of innovation – the smartest, most powerful GrantFinder yet
GrantFinder: A decade of innovation (2015–2025)
Over the past 10 years, we’ve reimagined GrantFinder to make it smarter, faster, and more intuitive than ever before. Highlights include:
> 13,000+ new funds added to our database
> 30,000 news alerts sent to keep users informed
> PolicyMatch launched – AI matching of funding and calls with relevant policy
> Funding highlights – showcase opportunities and share messages with your colleagues
> Enhanced grant tracker – better tracking, easier management
> Redesigned interface – smoother, faster, cleaner
> Advanced search and personalised homepage
> User-led development, advanced onboarding tools
> Training videos, new help page, and enhanced notifications
> Dedicated research team – over 60 years of combined expertise
Idox recently held an online celebration event with over 100 guests from UK universities, charities, local authorities and partners where we celebrated 40 years of GrantFinder, the UK’s leading funding information tool.
Since its inception in 1985, GrantFinder has empowered thousands of organisations across the UK to discover and secure funding for vital projects and public services.
The event featured insightful sessions from expert guest speakers, including representatives from some of the UK’s biggest funders:
- National Lottery Community Fund
- FCC Communities Foundation
- Groundwork UK
Plus, a leading bid writer who shared practical tips for writing winning applications.