CFF Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Food Security Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Christopher Family Foundation Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The Christopher Family Foundation offers…
Grants for Nonprofits
Nonprofit grants are the lifeblood of the social sector. From federal pass-through funding to foundation program grants and corporate giving programs, thousands of funders actively seek nonprofits to support. Whether you need general operating support, program funding, or capacity building resources, the right grant can transform your organization's impact.
CFFC Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Frederick County Maryland Incorporated Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: June 17, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of…
CFFC Strategic Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Frederick County Maryland Incorporated Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The CFFC Strategic…
Overview _NOTE: This is the Community Foundation's signature annual grants competition. Last year this was titled Up and Over_**_. _** 2024 Action for Impact Grants Program The Community Foundation’s…
Overview Moving Forward, Better Together The Community Foundation seeks to fund a diverse range of nonprofit services benefitting communities and the environment throughout the Florida Keys. The…
CFFRV Discretionary Grantmaking Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Amount: US $2,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The CFFRV…
CFG Capacity Building Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greenville Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2024 Summary The CFG Capacity Building Grants support…
CFGA Extra Wish Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: June 03, 2025 Summary The CFGA Extra Wish Grants, offered by the…
CFGA Neighborhood Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The CFGA Neighborhood Fund Grant aims…
CFGA: Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Amount: US $5,000 - US $7,500 Last Updated: May 03, 2025 Summary The Metropolitan Atlanta…
CFGB Grants: LGBTQ Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary Overview CFGB Grants: LGBTQ Fund The mission of this Fund is to…
CFGC Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greene County Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The CFGC Community Grants aim to enhance the quality…
Overview _NOTE: Reach out to our Community Impact Team to talk through proposal idea._ Generosity For Good As Chattanooga’s public foundation, we are privileged to work with so many incredible and…
CFGC Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Grundy County Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of Grundy County offers grants to not-for-profit…
CFGC: Next Generation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gaston Community Foundation Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The CFGC: Next Generation Fund Grant, established by the Gaston Community…
CFGDM: Capacity Building Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of Greater…
CFGDM: Leadership Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The CFGDM Leadership Grants aim to enhance quality of life in…
CFGDM: Strategic Alignment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The CFGDM: Strategic Alignment…
Overview _NOTE: The first step in the competitive grant application process is a pre-application conversation with a program officer._ About Since 1988, we’ve been all about Flint and Genesee…
CFGFW Agile Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Wayne Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The CFGFW Agile Grants program, offered by the…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the most common types of nonprofit grants?
- The main types include program/project grants (funding a specific initiative), general operating support (unrestricted funds for overhead and operations), capital grants (buildings, equipment), and capacity building grants (staff training, technology, strategic planning). Federal grants often fund specific programs, while foundations may offer more flexible support.
- How much funding can a nonprofit get from grants?
- Grant amounts vary enormously — from $500 micro-grants to multi-million dollar federal awards. Most foundation grants range from $5,000 to $100,000. Federal grants for large programs can exceed $1 million. Your budget size, track record, and the scope of your proposal all affect what you can realistically win.
- Do new nonprofits qualify for grants?
- Yes, though options may be more limited. Many funders require 501(c)(3) status and at least 1-2 years of operations. New nonprofits should look for startup-friendly funders, capacity building grants, and fiscal sponsorship arrangements that let you apply through an established organization.
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