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Grants.gov Reputation Check

November 9, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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Risky Territory
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Grants → Safety Check

First checked November 9, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Low Security Risk Strong trust evidence leads the assessment: official government site, 24.5-year domain history, and public traffic rank. Mixed review signals still deserve a quick check.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for grants.gov Domain Maturity: 8936 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 5 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 21,943 Popularity Trust Zone: .gov Trust Zone Operational Signals: 2 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for grants.gov. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored grants.gov

Tech signals:
Helpdesk, Vue.js Framework, Nuxt Framework, Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
Context signals:
  • official government site
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
2.4 / 5 ★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 5 reviews from SmartCustomer.
Last checked November 9, 2026 at 2:43 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.6.2
This domain was registered May 22, 2002 at 4:55 PM through the company get.gov (Personal information withheld). Complaint contact not found.

About grants.gov

We reviewed grants.gov and found a strong trust profile with some mixed public feedback. Current checks lean more legitimate than deceptive, and the current trust score is 95/100. Key signals include strong community presence across verified profiles: X, YouTube, official government site, and popular site. We also saw reputation caution signals from third-party review sources, so commercial claims should still be checked independently. Verify key details and recent independent feedback before relying on this site for important actions.

FAQ

Is grants.gov safe?

Based on current analysis, grants.gov leans generally safe with a 95/100 trust score. Key trust factors include official government site, 24.5-year domain history, and public traffic rank; mixed review signals should still be checked.

What supports the trust score for grants.gov?

Key factors include registrar information (get.gov), hosting in US, a domain age of 24.5 years, and presence in public traffic rankings. Major malware and phishing engines did not report active blacklist detections at the time of review, but reputation-related warning signals were still present. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, on-page behavior patterns, and public review history when available. The overall assessment remains mixed because third-party reputation sources do not point to a fully consistent trust profile.

Grants Digital Footprints

A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.

Helpdesk

This site includes structured support channels such as help center, ticketing, chat, or service contact pages.

Registration Form

Automated page analysis detected form or data-entry functionality on grants.gov. Forms can involve user-submitted information, so verify ownership and privacy terms before entering data.

Google Tag Manager

The grants.gov website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Vue.js Framework
Nuxt Framework
Social Media Links

The presence of social media links on the website indicates that it references social media accounts. This signal alone does not confirm ownership or authenticity of those profiles.

Long Term SSL Certificate

The SSL certificate for this site is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.

Popular Site

grants.gov shows elevated traffic signals relative to similar domains; this is generally positive but does not by itself prove legitimacy.

Low SmartCustomer Score

This site has a low SmartCustomer score (2.4) based on 5 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.

Verified X Profile

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the X profile @grantsdotgov (This site) (28,900 followers, 523 following, 7,200 posts, listed 0 times, since 2011, no account badge).

Verified YouTube Channel

Ownership verification confirms that grants.gov controls the YouTube channel Grants Gov (@grantsgovus) (54,200 subscribers, 56 videos, 2,102,136 total views, since 2011, country: US).

Established Domain

This site has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Government

It is associated with official government operations, typically providing authoritative information and public services. Government websites generally maintain high security standards and operational reliability, though users should verify authenticity through official channels.

Strong Community Presence

grants.gov has ownership-verified social or community presence with substantial audience reach.

Color Guide
  • Requires special attention Marks high-risk findings that should be reviewed first.
  • Exercise caution Highlights areas involving user data, payments, or permissions.
  • Positive indicators Shows trust signals that support the site's reliability.
  • Neutral General context that does not increase or reduce risk on its own.

Domain Information

Created May 22, 2002 at 4:55 PM Updated: September 19, 2026 at 10:51 PM · Expires: September 15, 2027 at 2:45 PM
Domain Age 24.5 years
Registrant Personal information withheld Protected by Gridinsoft
Registration country United States
Registrar get.gov IANA ID: 8888888
Domain Status Server Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .gov Domain Extension

Technical Details

IP Address 3.171.76.106
Hosting Provider AS16509 Amazon.com, Inc. US
Network AS16509 - Amazon.com, Inc.
SSL Certificate HydrantID Server CA O1 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 7 months · from September 22, 2026 at 1:38 PM · to April 9, 2027 at 1:37 PM
Name Servers a.grants.gov
b.grants.gov

Content from the analyzed website

Quoted for security analysis. These statements belong to the source website and are not endorsed by Gridinsoft.

Original page title Home | Grants.gov
Primary Language
Profile
@grantsdotgov · 28,900 followers · 15.8 years
Grants Gov · @grantsgovus · 54,200 subscribers · 15.5 years
Mentioned hosts (28)
x.com www.google-analytics.com grants.gov get.adobe.com i.ytimg.com www.ignet.gov www.youtube.com gditshared.servicenowservices.com analytics.google.com www.hhs.gov stats.g.doubleclick.net www.whitehouse.gov prod-grants-gov-chatbot.s3.amazonaws.com dap.digitalgov.gov www.usaspending.gov and 13 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Registration Form Vue.js Framework Nuxt Framework Low SmartCustomer Score
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. Microsoft 365 Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.).
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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