Nonprofit Grants
Browse nonprofit grants for community programs, arts, education, health, environment, equity, and public-interest work.
Nonprofit grants can support direct services, advocacy, arts, education, public health, climate work, community safety, youth programs, research translation, housing, food access, and organizational capacity. The best fit usually comes from mission alignment, not from chasing every available funder.
Before applying, confirm whether your organization type is eligible. Some funders require 501(c)(3) status. Others allow fiscal sponsorship, public agencies, schools, universities, religious organizations for nonreligious services, grassroots groups, or international nonprofit equivalents. If fiscal sponsorship is allowed, check whether the sponsor must submit the application.
Nonprofit grant applications should connect community need, program design, budget, outcomes, and organizational capacity. A strong proposal shows that the work is needed, the organization is trusted, the plan is realistic, and the requested amount fits the rules. Reporting matters; funders want to know you can track what happened after the award.
Use this page to find current nonprofit funding leads, then verify the official source. Pay attention to geographic restrictions, priority populations, indirect cost rules, reporting deadlines, board requirements, and whether the grant is invitation-only.
Current matching opportunities
These listings are limited to open, rolling, or upcoming opportunities that match this guide. Check the official source before applying.
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) – Free Medicare Fraud Detection and Prevention
Free education, counseling, and reporting support for Medicare beneficiaries, families, and caregivers to detect and report Medicare and Medicaid fraud, errors, and abuse.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Provides healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals for low-income pregnant and postpartum individuals and young children.
Head Start and Early Head Start
Comprehensive early childhood programs that provide education, health, nutrition, and family support services for low-income pregnant people, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
CDTI NEOTEC Technology Startup Grant
Public grant for Spanish technology-based SMEs to launch and scale deep-tech ventures through eligible startup operating costs, R&D development, and technical hiring support.
DKK 5 Million in Danish Innovation Grants: Complete Guide to the Innobooster Program
Non-dilutive support from Innovation Fund Denmark for risky, knowledge-based development in Danish SMEs.
WFP Innovation Accelerator Sprint Program
A six-month WFP-backed acceleration track for practical food-security and humanitarian innovations, offering equity-free funding, mentor support, and access to field operations.
Innovation Norway Environmental Technology Scheme
Supports Norwegian companies developing, piloting, and demonstrating innovative environmental technologies with measurable environmental impact.
SBA Microloan Program: Up to $50,000 for Small Businesses and Startups
Microloans up to $50,000 for small businesses and startups through SBA-approved nonprofit intermediary lenders, with built-in technical assistance and business counseling.
SAVE Plan Income-Driven Repayment
Income-driven federal student loan repayment program details for federal Direct Loans, with current court-action status and practical application guidance.
Enterprise Singapore Enterprise Development Grant
Supports Singapore-registered businesses with a co-funding model for growth, productivity, innovation, and overseas expansion projects.
Israel Innovation Authority Early-Stage Incentive Program
A grant-style program for early-stage Israeli startups developing innovative technology, with conditional support for approved R&D expenses and preferential terms for certain founders and regions.
Double Your Funding: The Guide to NSF SBIR Phase II Supplements (Phase IIB & TECP)
A practical guide to planning, preparing, and deciding whether to apply for NSF SBIR/STTR Phase II supplements through Phase IIB and TECP.
Application guidance
Use the listings above as a shortlist, then build your application from the official instructions. Save the source page, deadline, eligibility rules, required documents, contact details, and any program-specific scoring criteria. If the deadline is rolling, apply early enough for review queues and budget limits. If the deadline is fixed, work backward from the closing date and leave time for recommendations, institutional approvals, financial documents, and portal errors.
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Nonprofit Grants FAQ
Do nonprofit grants require 501(c)(3) status?
Many do, but some allow fiscal sponsors, schools, public agencies, community groups, or international equivalents.
Can grants fund general operations?
Some fund general operating support, while others restrict money to a project, program, geography, population, or expense category.
What should nonprofits prepare?
Prepare mission fit, budget, proof of status or fiscal sponsorship, outcomes, board or governance details, and reporting capacity.