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.

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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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CIRI Foundation: Career Technical Education Scholarship

CIRI Foundation: Higher Education Scholarship

CIRI Foundation: Jump Start Award

Ciro and Kim Toma Community Service Scholarship

CIRT National Design and Construction Competition

CIRT National Design and Construction Competition

CIS NAV Application Development Grant

CIS/Kalamazoo Public Education Foundation Scholarship Grant

Cisco Foundation offers grant opportunities to nonprofits, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and community-based organizations to carry out Cisco's Corporate Social Responsibility programs.

Cisco Technology Grant Program

CISE High School Scholarship Program

CIT (Counselor-in-Training) Program Scholarships

CITGO Distinguished Scholars Program Grant

Citi Foundation Pathways to Progress: Youth Workforce Fund. Open to nonprofits in Prince Georges County

Citi Foundation: Community Development Finance Innovation Fund

Cities & Towns

Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) offers funding and technical assistance to mayors, their teams and their partners.

Citizen Security Research Initiative Grant

Citizens 1st Bank/ Perkins Family Foundation State Employees' Children's Scholarship Grant

Citizens Awards

Citizens Energy Group Philanthropic Partnerships Grant

Citizens Grants: Financial Empowerment

Citizens Grants: Workforce Development

Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Grant: Financial Empowerment

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