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.
VA-SPORTS-26A: Amendment Round for Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces
This is an amendment-only window in the VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program for nonprofit and other non-federal organizations that successfully submitted under VA-SPORTS-26, allowing targeted corrections or package updates before review milestones close.
Title X Family Planning Services Grants: 2027 NOFO PA-FPH-27-001
Federal FY 2027 Title X competition for public, nonprofit, and education entities to run voluntary family planning services with broad reproductive health support across the United States and U.S. territories.
Barr Fellowship 2026: $75,000 for Nonprofit Leadership and Wellness in Massachusetts
The Barr Fellowship 2026 invites nonprofit leaders in Massachusetts to apply for a leadership + wellness + organization support package through a 15-month cohort experience, including up to $75,000 in direct resources.
USDA NIFA Open Data Framework (ODF) FY 2026
The FY 2026 Open Data Framework (ODF) NOFO funds research projects that build neutral, secure agricultural data repositories and cooperatives to help producers, universities, and nonprofit organizations improve productivity, new-market development, invasive-species response, soil health, and food quality through shared agricultural data.
FY 2026 Study of the U.S. Institutes Madeleine K. Albright Young Women Leaders Program
A U.S. Department of State cooperative agreement invites one U.S. nonprofit or educational institution to run four Albright Young Women Leaders exchange cohorts for foreign undergraduates in Summer 2027.
LSC 2027 Basic Field Grant Program
A federal grants opportunity for nonprofit civil legal aid providers and other eligible organizations in the U.S. and territories, with separate competitive and renewal tracks for 2027 funding and application windows running in 2026.
FY 2026 SNAP Process and Technology Improvement Grants (PTIG)
Modernize SNAP client application and eligibility systems through technology and process upgrades. USDA-FNS FY 2026 PTIG supports eligible U.S. public and nonprofit entities with grants between $20,000 and $2,000,000 per award for new system-improvement work.
2027 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Matching Grant
The IRS and Taxpayer Advocate Service opened the 2027 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic matching grant opportunity for nonprofit and other qualified organizations to run and expand clinics that provide pro bono tax representation and education to low-income taxpayers, with one-for-one matching support and optional application training support.
Thrive Grant 2026 for Plant-Rich Food Systems (Applications on 1 March, 1 June, 1 September, 1 December)
A recurring Thrive Philanthropy grant for nonprofit organizations outside the United States that support plant-based food system transitions and alternatives to industrial animal agriculture.
FY2026 High Priority Program-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV)
FY2026 U.S. Department of Transportation grant for state, local, tribal, and nonprofit applicants to fund CMV safety, enforcement, and safety data initiatives under the FMCSA High Priority Commercial Motor Vehicle program.
European Natura 2000 Award (8th Edition) 2026–2027
An EU recognition-focused competition for nonprofit, public, and community organisations improving Natura 2000 site management, with applications open until 30 September 2026 and potential winners receiving a small financial contribution plus high-visibility support.
Oregon Community Foundation Community Grants Program 2026 Fall Cycle: $15,000-$20,000 Typical Awards for Oregon Nonprofits
The 2026 Fall Community Grants Cycle supports Oregon nonprofits, Tribal entities, and government entities with one-year awards for new or expanding programs, capacity building, and small capital projects.
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.