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.

14,190 grants
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Up to $20,000 per project; minimum $100,000 total available
NEW BEDFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creative Commonwealth Initiative - Cultural Expression Grant Funder: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Geographic Scope: Fall River and New Bedford, Massachusetts Focus Areas: -…

Maine Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creative Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Creative Communities Grant, offered by the Maine Arts…

THE BUSH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creative Community Solutions Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bush Foundation Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Creative Community Solutions Grant Program,…

ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creative County Initiative Special Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Essex County Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Creative County…

Up to US $10,000
City of Tempe · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creative Current Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Tempe Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Creative Current Grant, provided by the City of Tempe, supports…

BROOKLYN ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creative Equations Fund (CEF) - Performing Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brooklyn Arts Council Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Creative Equations Fund (CEF) is an…

1889 FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Creative Health Impact Grant Awards Funder: 1889 Foundation in partnership with Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA) Geographic Scope: Cambria and Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania Program Status:…

US $20,000 - US $100,000
THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creative Heights' Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Creative Heights initiative, funded by The…

$4,167 average (2023-2024: 8 awards totaling $37,500)
METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Creative Initiatives Impact Funding Purpose: Support organizations or initiatives that support Jackson County (MO) neighborhood and community development with arts and culture projects, activities,…

US $2,000 - US $5,000
ALLIANCE OF RESIDENT THEATRES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creative Opportunity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alliance Of Resident Theatres New York Inc Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Creative Opportunity Fund,…

Over $26 million total in one-time funding
COMMUNITY PARTNERS · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Creative Recovery LA Status: Closed (application period was January 18 - February 15, 2023); completed award cycle Geographic Scope: Los Angeles County Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)…

GREATER PITTSBURGH ARTS COUNCIL · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Creative Sector Flex Fund Overview: This grant program from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts offers grantees flexibility to use $5,000 grants in ways that ensure the most significant impact for…

GREATER PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Creative Sector Flex Fund (CSFF) Overview: Grant program introduced by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts in 2023-2024 to support the creative sector. Geographic Scope: Bucks, Chester, Delaware,…

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creative Sector Flex Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: July 09, 2025 Summary The Creative Sector Flex Fund, introduced by the…

New Mexico Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creative Support Funding: Arts Projects Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Mexico Arts Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary New Mexico Arts offers Creative Support Funding to…

SOUTH ARTS INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Creativity Connects: National Demonstration Projects Funder: The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (administered through US Regional Arts Organizations) Program Administrator: South Arts Inc (one of six…

US $2,000 - US $3,000
CULTURESOURCE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creators of Culture Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: CultureSource Amount: US $2,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Creators of Culture Grants, initiated by CultureSource, aim to…

Approximately US $24,999
Omaha Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creche Childhood Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Omaha Community Foundation Amount: Approximately US $24,999 Last Updated: May 31, 2025 Summary The Creche Childhood Education Fund Grant,…

$2,000 per scholarship (10 essay-based + 2 video-based = $24,000 total)
THE CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION OF MD & DC · Closed · Annual Foundation

Credit Union College Scholarship Overview: Essay-based and video-based college scholarships for credit union members. The CU Foundation MD|DC offers college and trade school scholarships to help…

COUNCIL ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC EXP & · Rolling / Open Foundation

CREEED Education Grants Funder: Council on Regional Economic Expansion & Entrepreneurship Development (CREEED) Geographic Scope: El Paso, Texas Purpose: CREEED provides grants to support innovative…

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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