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Grant guides for nonprofits

Where nonprofit grant money comes from (federal programs, state pass-through funds and private foundations) and how to find the programs your organization qualifies for. You'll also find the setup steps, like SAM.gov registration, and guides for new and small nonprofits.

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NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

USDA Community Facilities Grants (2026 Guide)

USDA Community Facilities grants cover 15% to 75% of costs for rural towns of 20,000 or fewer. See the real grant tiers, scoring points, and how to apply.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

TRIO Grants Guide: Upward Bound, Talent Search

TRIO got $1.19B in FY2024 and kept that level since. How the 8 TRIO programs work, who qualifies, and how prior-experience points shape awards.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

Title IV-A Grants: SSAE Formula Funding Guide

Title IV-A grants distributed $1.38B to school districts in FY2025. Check the 3 pillars, 20% floors, needs assessment, and the 15% tech cap.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

TEACH Grants Guide: $4K/Year for Teachers

TEACH grants provide $4,000/year for education majors who commit to teach in high-need fields. Learn service obligations and loan risks.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

MacArthur Grants 2026: How to Apply, Big Bets and Fellows

MacArthur gave $561.6M in 2025; most grants start with an invitation. The 2026 Fellows: 20 named Sept 29, $800,000 each, no applications.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

Grants for After School Programs 2026: Guide

The 21st Century CCLC program alone provides $1.3 billion for after school programs. See 10 federal, state, and private funding sources with deadlines.

NonprofitsUpdated July 2026

GEAR UP Grants 2026: Status and 2025 Awards

Check GEAR UP grant status for 2026, seven FY2025 awardees, state and partnership eligibility, match rules, TRIO alternatives, and next-cycle preparation.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grants 2026: Who Can Apply

The Gates Foundation invites most grantees and generally can't fund individuals. No calls were open on Oct 14, 2026. Who can apply, and how.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

Federal Grants for Nonprofits 2026: Eligibility Paths

Find federal nonprofit grant paths, eligibility checks, SAM.gov setup, Grants.gov search, USASpending award checks, state pages, and programs.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

Best Federal Grants for Nonprofits 2026

Best federal grants for nonprofits in 2026: SAMHSA, HUD CDBG, AmeriCorps, and ACF. Real FY2024 data, award ranges, and what reviewers actually score.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

Best Federal Grants for Early Childhood Programs 2026

Best federal grants for early childhood programs 2026: Head Start, CCDBG, MIECHV, and IDEA Part C. Real FY2024 data, award ranges, and eligibility.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

Best Federal Grants for Childcare Providers 2026

Best federal grants for childcare providers in 2026: CCDF, Child Care Block Grant, Head Start, and ACF programs. Real FY2024 award data and eligibility.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

Grant Writing Software for Nonprofits 2026

Compare grant writing software for nonprofits in 2026 by category, pricing, AI writing, workflow, and federal grant intelligence.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

How to Research Foundation Grants 2026

US foundations gave about $117 billion in 2025. Learn to use Candid, 990-PF filings, GuideStar, and state charity databases to find your best prospects.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits 2026: Guide

Over $100 billion in foundation grants flows to nonprofits yearly. Learn the largest funders, the LOI process, and how to use 990-PFs to find grants.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

Best Grant Research Tools for Nonprofits 2026

Best grant research tools for nonprofits 2026: Grantsights, Instrumentl, Candid, and GrantWatch compared. Pricing, features, and who each is built for.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

Best Grant Databases for Nonprofits 2026 (Compared)

Best grant databases for nonprofits in 2026: Grantsights, Candid FDO, Instrumentl, Grants.gov, and free alternatives. Honest comparison with real pricing.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

How to Find Grants for Nonprofits: Search System

How to find nonprofit grants in 2026 using Grants.gov, SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, Federal Register alerts, state portals, and foundation 990s.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

Grants for Job Training Programs: WIOA & DOL Funds

14+ grants for job training programs totaling $3.5B+ in WIOA alone. Covers DOL YouthBuild, Job Corps, apprenticeship grants, and Pell.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

Grants for Clean Water Projects: EPA & USDA Programs

15+ grants for clean water projects, including $10.2B in final-year FY2026 infrastructure-law funds. Covers CWSRF, DWSRF, WIFIA, USDA, and lead pipes.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

Grants for Community Centers: Top Funding Sources

14+ grants for community centers totaling $5B+ annually. Covers CDBG, USDA Community Facilities, 21st CCLC, and EDA with award ranges.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

Grants for Child Care Centers: Federal & State Funds

15+ grants for child care centers, from CCDF subsidies ($8.8B CCDBG in FY2026) to Head Start, state Pre-K, CACFP, USDA facilities, and SBA microloans.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

Best Federal Grants for Food Banks 2026 (USDA, HHS Data)

Best federal grants for food banks in 2026: USDA TEFAP, CSFP, GusNIP, EFSP and CDBG, with FY2024 TEFAP data and why SNAP-Ed ended in 2025.

NonprofitsUpdated October 2026

Best Federal Grants for Environmental Nonprofits 2026

Best federal grants for environmental nonprofits 2026: NOAA, NRCS CIG, EPA education, USFS and LWCF, with FY2026 award ranges and which EPA grants ended.

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