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Yes. Grantable's grants database is free to search — no signup required to browse 52,054+ grant opportunities from foundations, federal agencies, and state programs. Paid plans unlock AI funder matching, fit scoring, and grant writing tools.

How do I find grants for my nonprofit?

Start with the search bar at the top of this page to find grants by keyword, topic, or funder name. Filter by grant type — foundation, federal, or state — to narrow results. For nonprofit-specific matching beyond keyword search, Grantable also offers an AI-powered funder search that ranks funders against your mission and their 990 giving history.

What's the best grant search engine?

There are three main options: free government databases like Grants.gov (federal only), paid tools like Instrumentl and Candid ($180–$500/month, foundation data), and Grantable (free search across all grant types, optional AI matching). Grantable covers foundation, federal, and state grants in one searchable database.

How often is the grants database updated?

Daily. Foundation grants are refreshed from the latest IRS Form 990 filings as they are published, federal grants sync from Grants.gov and federal agency feeds, and state programs are monitored continuously.

Can I search for foundation grants specifically?

Yes. Use the "Foundation" option in the Type filter on the left to filter to foundation grants only. You can combine that filter with a keyword search, or click any funder name in a result to see every grant that foundation currently offers.

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FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States Fish and Wildlife Service · Federal Oct 24, 2026 · $50K – $600K Quagga and Zebra Mussels are aquatic invasive species that are rapidly expanding their range in the Western United States.	Oct 24, 2026	$50K – $600K
Barton County Affiliate Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Oct 26, 2026 · Up to $4K The Barton County Affiliate Grantmaking Program, established by the Barton County Community Foundation, aims to enhance community life through strategic grantmaking.	Oct 26, 2026	Up to $4K
ROSES25: D.8 Habitable Worlds Observatory Precursor Science Investigation NASA Headquarters · Federal Oct 26, 2026 · Varies PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by September 10, 2026. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details.	Oct 26, 2026	Varies
Climate Program Office (CPO) FY2026 Earth System Science and Services Partnership DOC NOAA - ERA Production · Federal Oct 26, 2026 · $1 – $10M The Earth System Science and Services Partnership (ESSSP) supports research, programs, projects and other activities related to NOAA's mission, primarily through collaborations among scientists and professionals in areas of mutual interest…	Oct 26, 2026	$1 – $10M
Assisting Specialty Crop Exports: Low Oxygen Storage and Packaging Systems for U.S. Tree Nuts with Phytosanitary Traceability Foreign Agricultural Service · Federal Oct 26, 2026 · Up to $2M The occurrence of insects as well as pesticide residuals can be significant barriers for U.S. horticultural exports.	Oct 26, 2026	Up to $2M
Long-term health outcomes of people living with spina bifida Centers for Disease Control - NCBDDD · Federal Oct 26, 2026 · $100K – $300K The purpose of component A (8-11 awardees) of this NOFO is to collect high-quality longitudinal data on children and adults with spina bifida (SB) who receive care in specialized spina bifida clinics participating in the National Spina…	Oct 26, 2026	$100K – $300K
Ward & Brenda Morgan Community Grant Greater Manhattan Community Foundation · Foundation Oct 26, 2026 · $5K – $20K The Ward & Brenda Morgan Community Grant, administered by the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, aims to support enriching projects in Manhattan and Riley County, Kansas.	Oct 26, 2026	$5K – $20K
California Wildlands Grassroots Fund Grant The Rose Foundation for Communities the Environment · Foundation Oct 28, 2026 · Up to $10K The California Wildlands Grassroots Fund Grant supports grassroots activists working to preserve California's wildlands and natural habitats.	Oct 28, 2026	Up to $10K
NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I NASA Headquarters · Federal Oct 28, 2026 · Up to $225K The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters anticipates release of a solicitation, titled “NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC), Phase I,” as an Appendix to the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) NASA…	Oct 28, 2026	Up to $225K
Portland Arts Project Grant Program Regional Arts & Culture Council · Foundation ~October · $1K – $5K The Portland Arts Project Grant Program, administered by the Regional Arts & Culture Council, aims to enhance artistic development and community engagement in Portland, Oregon.	~October	$1K – $5K
BJA FY 2026 Capital Case Litigation Initiative: Improving the Quality of Legal Representation in State Capital Cases Bureau of Justice Assistance · Federal Oct 29, 2026 · Up to $450K This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Capital Case Litigation Initiative: Improving the Quality of Legal Representation in State Capital Cases.	Oct 29, 2026	Up to $450K
BJA FY 2026 Veterans Treatment Court Program Bureau of Justice Assistance · Federal Oct 29, 2026 · Up to $2.5M This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY2026 Veterans Treatment Court Program.	Oct 29, 2026	Up to $2.5M
BJA FY 2026 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)—Formula Grants Program Bureau of Justice Assistance · Federal Oct 29, 2026 · Up to $3.5M This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)—Formula Grants Program.	Oct 29, 2026	Up to $3.5M
OJJDP FY 2026 Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · Federal Oct 29, 2026 · Up to $1.2M This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance program.	Oct 29, 2026	Up to $1.2M
OJJDP FY 2026 Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · Federal Oct 29, 2026 · Up to $1M This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program.	Oct 29, 2026	Up to $1M
OJJDP FY 2026 Strengthening Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Technological Investigative Capacity Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · Federal Oct 29, 2026 · Up to $675K This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Strengthening Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)Technological Investigative Capacity program.	Oct 29, 2026	Up to $675K
BJA FY 2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement- Competitive Grants Program Bureau of Justice Assistance · Federal Oct 29, 2026 · Up to $500K This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY26 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement—Competitive Grants Program.	Oct 29, 2026	Up to $500K
OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · Federal Oct 29, 2026 · Up to $750K This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program.	Oct 29, 2026	Up to $750K
OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · Federal Oct 29, 2026 · $1M – $4M This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs.	Oct 29, 2026	$1M – $4M
OJJDP FY 2026 Victims of Child Abuse Act Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Professionals Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · Federal Oct 29, 2026 · Up to $2.9M This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Victims of Child Abuse Act Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Professionals program.	Oct 29, 2026	Up to $2.9M
BJA FY 2026 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA Bureau of Justice Assistance · Federal Oct 29, 2026 · Up to $750K This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA (COLD) Program.	Oct 29, 2026	Up to $750K
Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants Boettcher Foundation · Foundation Oct 30, 2026 · $1K – $10K The Boettcher Foundation's Rural Catalyst Grants empower Colorado's rural communities by providing funding of $1,000 to $10,000 for capacity-building initiatives.	Oct 30, 2026	$1K – $10K
Direct Action Visionary Grants American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Oct 30, 2026 · Up to $60K The APF Direct Action Visionary Grants aim to fund innovative psychological interventions addressing community needs related to prejudice, bias, and intolerance.	Oct 30, 2026	Up to $60K
Fiscal Year 2027 State Workforce Agency Unemployment Insurance Resource Planning Targets and Guidelines Employment and Training Administration · Federal Oct 30, 2026 · $1.9M – $457.7M This UIPL is to provide states with information about preliminary Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Unemployment Insurance (UI) State Administration base resource planning targets, with general guidelines for resource planning, and an explanation of…	Oct 30, 2026	$1.9M – $457.7M

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Grantable's grants database aggregates 52,054+ active grant opportunities across three source types:

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Federal grants — programs from federal agencies and Grants.gov. Once awarded, they follow the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200); see the key thresholds.
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Every listing shows the funder, typical award amount, deadline cycle, and a link to apply directly. The grant database refreshes daily as funder websites and 990 filings are updated.

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Keyword search — type a topic, program name, or funder name (e.g. "youth literacy" or "rural broadband") into the search bar at the top.
Filter by grant type — use the Type filter in the left rail to narrow to foundation, federal, or state funding.
Browse by funder — click any funder name in a result to see every grant that foundation currently offers.

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Is there a free grant database?: Yes. Grantable's grants database is free to search — no signup required to browse 52,054+ grant opportunities from foundations, federal agencies, and state programs. Paid plans unlock AI funder matching, fit scoring, and grant writing tools.
How do I find grants for my nonprofit?: Start with the search bar at the top of this page to find grants by keyword, topic, or funder name. Filter by grant type — foundation, federal, or state — to narrow results. For nonprofit-specific matching beyond keyword search, Grantable also offers an AI-powered funder search that ranks funders against your mission and their 990 giving history.
What's the best grant search engine?: There are three main options: free government databases like Grants.gov (federal only), paid tools like Instrumentl and Candid ($180–$500/month, foundation data), and Grantable (free search across all grant types, optional AI matching). Grantable covers foundation, federal, and state grants in one searchable database.
How often is the grants database updated?: Daily. Foundation grants are refreshed from the latest IRS Form 990 filings as they are published, federal grants sync from Grants.gov and federal agency feeds, and state programs are monitored continuously.
Can I search for foundation grants specifically?: Yes. Use the "Foundation" option in the Type filter on the left to filter to foundation grants only. You can combine that filter with a keyword search, or click any funder name in a result to see every grant that foundation currently offers.
Do I need an account to search for grants?: No. Every grant listing, funder profile, and search filter is free and public. You only need a Grantable account if you want to save grants, use the AI matching tools, or write proposals inside Grantable.

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