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" pill under the search bar 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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Q: Is there a free grant database?

Yes. Grantable's grants database is free to search — no signup required to browse 52,976+ grant opportunities from foundations, federal agencies, and state programs. Paid plans unlock AI funder matching, fit scoring, and grant writing tools.

Search our free grants database — 52,976+ grant opportunities from foundations, federal agencies, and state programs.

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Small Science & Environmental Grants

Small Steps, Big Impact Giving Back Program

Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program)

Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program)

Small Town Challenge Fund Grant

Small Town Enhancement Grant Program

Small Town Grants

Small Town Grants (formerly Small Community Matching Grants)

Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects

SmallBiz Accelerator

Smallwood Foundation Grant

Smallwood Young Investigator Fellowship Grant

SMART (Bobbie Cates Hicks Science and Medicine Academic Research Training) Program

Smart & Final Charitable Foundation Donations Grant

SMART 18 Scholarship Program

SMART Broiler Program

Smart Family Fund Grant

Smart Family Scholarship - Cheerleader

Smart Family Scholarship - Cross Country

Smart Futures Lab Incubator and Accelerator Program

Smart Garden Products Student Scholarship Grant

Smart Great Lakes Mini-Grant Program

Smart Growth America: Community Connectors Grant Program

Smart Growth Grants

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