RSS Tutorial

What is an RSS feed? A "really simple syndication" or "rich site summary" is used to deliver frequently updated web content to its audience. News media outlets, blogs, and other sources of readily updated information use RSS feeds to get the most up-to-date information to their audiences. In a similar manner, Grants.gov has began using an RSS feed to notify grant seekers of new opportunities posted to the site.

In the coming months, Grants.gov will no longer send out daily email notifications of new grant opportunities. Information regarding new opportunities posted to the web site will be made available in REAL TIME via the RSS feeds. The RSS feed will allow users to retrieve the latest grant opportunity posting information and sort the data it in a manner most relevant to the user. Since many of Grants.gov users may not be familiar with RSS feeds or RSS readers, it is suggested you view this tutorial (Google Reader: Getting Started) or any other and install an RSS feed reader of your choice. Feed readers are available from many sources, including your web browsers, and can be used on your computer or a wireless communication device.


For more information and to set up your Grants.gov RSS feed, click here.