Building Capacity Together Grant Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Greensboro, North Carolina Overview: The Cone Health Foundation offers the Building Capacity Together grant program. As…
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.
Building Capital Development Grants Overview: The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) is dedicated to providing support to grantees by assisting in their long-term stability and viability in providing…
Overview _NOTE: Currently paused for 2025._ Commitment To Community The Saint Paul Foundation believes that our community should not only benefit from our work, but inform and form it as well.…
Building Community Power Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Healthspark Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Building Community Power Fund, launched by…
Overview _NOTE: The application period will be have two-phases: an eligibility phase and a grant application phase for eligible organizations. Applicants who have recently completed an EHF technical…
Overview Background Many rural regions in our state have plentiful land but inadequate access to healthy food and recreation opportunities. Loss of land in communities of color, lack of food…
Building Equitable Opportunity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Community Foundation Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Building Equitable Opportunity Grant by the Connecticut…
Building for Equity: Facilities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Last Updated: February 09, 2026 Summary The 4Culture Building for Equity: Cultural Facilities Grants aim to enhance cultural…
Building for Equity: Native Cultural Facilities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Building for Equity: Native Cultural Facilities Grant, offered by…
Building for the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $2,000,000 Last Updated: May 15, 2024 Summary The Building for the Arts Grant, provided by…
Building Forward Fund Geographic Scope: U.S. Virgin Islands Overview: The Building Forward Fund (BFF) is a donor-directed relief and recovery funding mechanism created by CFVI's Board of Directors in…
Building Fund for the Arts (BFA) grants support the repair, renovation, or expansion of public facilities that are used for year-round arts programming. MAC is focused on maximizing the impact of…
Building Fund for the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mississippi Arts Commission Amount: US $25,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: July 05, 2025 Summary The Building Fund for the Arts (BFA), managed…
Building Healthier Communities Awards Overview: A grant program providing small grants to mission-aligned organizations that cultivate health equity and quality in the community. Geographic Scope:…
Overview Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Building Healthier Rural Community (BUILD) Grants Program The purpose of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) Caring…
Overview The Future of Education is Here We will search the country for the next crop of winners in Educational Innovation, Community Engagement, Student Empowerment, and the S. Joseph Bruno Charter…
Building Industry Charitable Foundation Scholarships Overview: The Building Industry Charitable Foundation awards annual scholarships to support higher education for children of BIA members and other…
Overview _NOTE: Not opening for applications in 2025._ Internet Society Foundation The Internet Society Foundation takes a futurist approach to support the development of innovative methods,…
Building Productive Partnerships Program Overview: Collaboration between Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise (PACE) and the Bayer Center for Non-Profit Management at Robert Morris University to provide…
Building the Capacity of Black Programs (BCBP) Status: Active program Geographic Scope: National (United States) Background: Ujima launched The Building the Capacity of Black Programs (BCBP) to…
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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