Request for Proposals

The Candid Request for Proposals (RFP) dataset provides thousands of open grant opportunities in one standardized format. This dataset would be useful for organizations adding grant opportunity search functionality to their CRMs, databases, or platforms that serve the nonprofit sector.

Field NameSourceDescription
organization_rfp_idCandidUnique identifier assigned to each request for proposal (RFP)
candid_entity_idCandidUnique identifier assigned to each organization awarding the RFP
org_nameIRS Form 990/990-PF, Candid eReporting, or Candid researchGrantmaker name
einCandidEmployer Identification Number
streetCandidStreet from organization's main address
cityCandidCity from the organization's main address
stateCandidState from organization's main address
postal_codeCandidPostal code from the organization's main address
countyCandidCounty from organization's main address
countryCandidCountry from organization's main address
rfp_titleCandid researchTitle of the funding opportunity as provided by the funder. If none is provided, listed as "Grant Opportunity", "Scholarship Opportunity", etc.
rfp_descriptionCandid researchBrief description of the funding opportunity
rfp_amountCandid researchText field used to capture information on the value of the funding opportunity, if available. May be an exact amount, range, or description of maximum/minimum amount
type_open_applicationCandid researchType of opportunity: identifies whether a funding opportunity is a "regular" grant, scholarship or fellowship
type_scholarshipCandid researchType of opportunity: identifies whether a funding opportunity is a scholarship
type_fellowshipCandid researchType of opportunity: identifies whether a funding opportunity is a fellowship
who_individualsCandid researchIdentifies who can apply: nonprofits, individuals, cities/government agencies or businesses
who_governmentCandid researchIdentifies who can apply: government agencies
who_businessesCandid researchIdentifies who can apply: businesses
who_nonprofitsCandid researchIdentifies who can apply: nonprofits
application_urlCandid researchLink to funder or other web URL with details about the funding opportunity
deadline_textCandid researchUsed only if an exact application deadline is not available. Most frequently used for rolling deadlines
application_emailCandid researchEmail for inquiries or application submissions. Only used if an application URL is not available
application_deadlineCandid researchExact date by which the application or letter of interest should be submitted, if available
taxonomy_code_groupCandidIndicates the taxonomy group, subject or population
taxonomy_codeCandidPCS taxonomy code assigned using the Philanthropy Classification System to represent core activities and services supported by the RFP
pcs_descriptionCandidPCS code description
geo_id-Geographic area ID code
geo_trans-Geographic area ID code definition