Funding instruments attribute
The Grants.gov funding mechanisms available for a federal grant opportunity, such as grants or cooperative agreements.
- Type:
string[] - Value set: Enum
- Data types: Federal grant opportunity
- Fields:
funding_instruments
Funding instruments come from Grants.gov opportunity data and identify the award mechanism a grantor may use, such as a grant, cooperative agreement, procurement contract, or other instrument. Use them to understand the expected legal or funding vehicle before interpreting eligibility and award details.
Values
Grant: The opportunity uses a grant as a funding instrument.Cooperative Agreement: The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as a funding instrument.Procurement Contract: The opportunity uses a procurement contract as a funding instrument.Other: The opportunity uses another funding instrument type.
Observed usage
Data from May 2025 - May 2026. Records can include more than one value, so percentages may add to more than 100%.
| Value | Federal Grant Opportunity |
|---|---|
Grant | 1,245 (68.0%) |
Cooperative Agreement | 657 (35.9%) |
Procurement Contract | 17 (0.9%) |
Other | 15 (0.8%) |
| No value | 14 (0.8%) |