Thousands of grants are available each year, the challenge is knowing how to prioritize. Below we highlight key funding opportunities to help you get started. If you want hands-on support and a 12-month funding roadmap, connect with us to learn more about our 1:1 Grant Research & Strategy Service.

Types of Grant Makers Include:

Public Funding

We find public funding opportunities for clients directly through government websites, Instrumentl, Grant Station, and/or nonprofit competitor research.

• Federal Government (grants.gov)

• State Governments / Departments (see list below)

• Local Governments (counties, cities/townships, special districts)

Institutional Funders

We find institutional funder opportunities for clients through Instrumentl, Grant Station, and nonprofit competitor research.

• Community Foundations

• Private Foundations (Family, Independent, Operating)

• Corporate Foundations & Giving Programs

• Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

• Academic & Educational Institutions

• Health Systems & Hospital Foundations

Community-Based Funders

We find institutional funder opportunities for clients through Instrumentl, Grant Station, and nonprofit competitor research.

• Religious Organizations

• Associations or Societies

• Giving Circles

Alternative Funding Sources

• Fiscal Sponsors

• Sponsorships (Corporate, Event, Program)

• Crowdfunding Platforms

• Individual Philanthropists

• Other Sources

Below is a Directory of state grant programs across all 50 U.S. states, Tribal Nations, and U.S. territories. Click on any flag to explore available grant opportunities for that state or region!

For states without a centralized grant database, we’ve linked to the main government website as a starting point. From there, you can navigate to specific departments or funding areas that match your interests.

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