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
