Expert guides on finding and winning US grants — and researching the private foundations that fund your mission.
Discover the best funding opportunities for U.S. nonprofits and 501(c)(3) organizations. Learn about federal agencies, state programs, eligibility, and how to apply successfully.
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Most private foundations only fund organizations they pre-select. Here's what 'accepts unsolicited applications' actually means, how to verify it from a funder's 990-PF, and how to avoid wasting time on invitation-only funders.
A reverse-prospecting guide to building a funder list: how to find private foundations by cause and geography, why most funders are invisible, and how to shortlist the ones that actually fund work like yours.
A practical guide to reading the IRS Form 990-PF for prospect research: where to find a foundation's assets, total giving, grant list, trustees, and whether it accepts unsolicited proposals.
New to U.S. grants? This beginner's guide walks through funder types, grant vs. loan vs. tax credit, eligibility basics, and a 4-step plan to find your first grant.
SAM.gov confuses first-timers. See exactly where federal grants live, how to get your free UEI, and how to filter Assistance Listings from contracts.
How SBIR and STTR work, who's eligible, what each phase pays, the 11 participating agencies, and how to write a competitive Phase I proposal.
A practical 2026 guide to U.S. small business grants. Federal programs (SBIR/STTR, USDA, EDA, MBDA), state matching grants, eligibility, and how to apply without wasting time.
Practical grant writing strategies specifically for U.S. nonprofits. Learn how to demonstrate impact, build funder relationships, and write winning grant applications.
10 grant-writing tips reviewers actually reward: frame need with data, write measurable outcomes, build a defensible budget, and avoid rejection mistakes.
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