Grant Finder / nonprofit startup grants
Search federal grant opportunities and planning resources for new nonprofits, early-stage programs, and community organizations.
967 matching open opportunities from Grants.gov.
Most new nonprofits should not expect a federal grant to fund the entire launch. Startup grant opportunities are usually tied to a specific program, community need, or eligible activity, so the strongest first step is to define the program, budget, and reporting plan before applying.
Use these listings as a starting point, then confirm eligibility on the official grant page.
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Start with the category that best matches your work, then confirm eligibility on the official listing.
Browse open federal education grants from Grants.gov - deadlines, agencies, and links to full applications. Pair search with fund accounting when you win.
Browse education grantsFind health-related federal grants for nonprofits: community health, public health programs, and health research funding with clear deadlines.
Browse health grantsSearch open environment and conservation grants from Grants.gov for nonprofits working on climate, conservation, and sustainability.
Browse environment grantsCommunity development grants for nonprofits - economic opportunity, housing support, and neighborhood programs from federal agencies.
Browse community development grantsHousing and homeless services grants for nonprofits - browse active opportunities and deadlines from Grants.gov.
Browse housing grantsAgriculture and rural development grants for nonprofits - food systems, conservation, and community agriculture funding.
Browse agriculture grantsArts and culture grants for nonprofits from federal sources - museums, performing arts, and community cultural programs.
Browse arts grantsScience, technology, and innovation grants for nonprofits - research, STEM education, and technology programs (Grants.gov category ST).
Browse science & technology grantsStart with the audience or program area you serve, then confirm eligibility on the official Grants.gov listing.
Search federal grant opportunities that may fit churches, ministries, and faith-based nonprofits. Review eligibility, deadlines, and tracking steps before you apply.
Browse church grantsFind federal grant opportunities for schools, education nonprofits, tutoring programs, and student support services.
Browse school grantsBrowse federal health grant opportunities for healthcare nonprofits, clinics, prevention programs, and community health partnerships.
Browse healthcare nonprofit grantsSearch federal grant opportunities for arts nonprofits, museums, cultural programs, preservation, and public arts access.
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