Grant Funding & Management

Before applying for funding with a particular grantmaker, check here for other applicants' reviews of their experiences with your prospective funder.

A database of more than 9,000 foundations, Federal, and other US sources of external grant opportunities. You can create a researcher profile and receive recommendations related to your fields and research interests.

A searchable database of discretionary funding opportunities from 1000+ grant programs across the federal government. Standardizes all federal grant information and application processes. Includes a complete list of Federal Grant Making Agencies.

Detailed descriptions for almost 2400 federal assistance programs available to state, local, and Indian tribal governments; public and private profit and nonprofit organizations; and individuals.

The main portal for Minnesota state grant opportunities. Search by the state agency or by subject area. Provided by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of Grants Administration, whose site has additional information about grants in the state.

Inquire with your potential funder to see if the common form is accepted.

Publishes the definitive report on charitable Giving in Minnesota and a list of Grantmaker Rankings.

Research Minnesota foundations and corporate grantmakers, their grant priorities, procedures, and typical grant amounts. You can also search grants awarded to Minnesota non-profits.

Includes links to the Top Grantmaking Foundations in Minnesota, Community Foundations in Minnesota, and Corporate Giving Programs in Minnesota.

A private, non-profit foundation dedicated to growing and strengthening democratic institutions around the world. Makes more than 1600 grants each year to support NGOs working for democratic goals in more than 90 countries. Grant amounts vary, but average around 12 months and $50,000.