Last updated June 27, 2026
There are currently 13,820 active grants for nonprofits in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) Funder: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) / Department of Homeland Security (DHS) via National Emergency Food & Shelter Board Administrator: United…
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) Funder: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), administered through United Way Worldwide Program Type: Federal…
Emergency Food & Shelter Program Funder: United Way of Central Illinois (federal convener) Overview: The Emergency Food and Shelter Program was created by Congress to help meet the needs of hungry…
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) Grant Funder: United Way of Cumberland County (UWCC) - administers on behalf of federal government Program Type: Federal program administered by the U.S.…
Overview _NOTE: Phase 41 EFSP Applications are CLOSED_**. ** Background The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) was created by Congress in 1983 to supplement and expand the work of local social…
Emergency Food & Shelter Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brown County United Way Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Emergency Food & Shelter Program Grants, initiated in 1983, aim to…
Emergency Food & Shelter Program Grants Funder: United Way Quad Cities Geographic Scope: Quad Cities (Scott and Rock Island counties) Overview: United Way Quad Cities administers grants through the…
Emergency Food and Shelter Grant Funder: United Way of Aiken County Inc Geographic Scope: Aiken County, SC Overview: United Way of Aiken County administers the Emergency Food and Shelter Grant in…
Emergency Food and Shelter Grant Geographic Scope: Volusia and Flagler counties, Florida Focus Areas: - Emergency food assistance - Emergency shelter Status: No applications currently open Contact: -…
Overview _NOTE: Federal EFSP funds are on hold. In January, the U.S. Office of Management & Budget (OMB) released a memo to federal agencies requiring a temporary pause on all activities related to…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program Program Description: Funding available to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas throughout Ventura County Geographic Scope:…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Overview: A federal program governed by a National Board composed of representatives from American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, Jewish Federations of…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Geographic Scope: U.S. Virgin Islands Overview: The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) serves as the administrator of the Emergency Food and…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Overview: The EFSP was created in 1983 to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies, both nonprofit and governmental, in an effort to…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Funder: United Way of 1000 Lakes (administers locally for Itasca County) Program Type: Federal emergency relief funding administered through the Department…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Overview: The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) is a federal grant created to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies to help…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Funder: United Way of Whitman County (distributes federal funds) Funding Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security - National Emergency Food and Shelter…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Background: The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) was created in 1983 to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies, both…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program Overview Program Name: EFSP (Emergency Food and Shelter Program) Description: The Emergency Food and Shelter Program was created by Congress to help meet the needs…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Overview: Federal program established in 1983 by Congress to supplement local efforts providing emergency shelter and food to people in need. Geographic…
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.
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.
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.