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Grant guides for nonprofits
Straightforward, practical guides to finding funding, writing proposals, and tracking deadlines — written for small and mid-sized 501(c)(3) organizations. New articles added regularly.
How to write a grant proposal: a step-by-step guide for small nonprofits
A practical, section-by-section guide to writing a nonprofit grant proposal that funders actually finish reading — with the exact order to write it in.
Updated Aug 1, 2026
Where to find free grants for nonprofits in 2026
The best free places to find nonprofit grants in 2026 — federal, state, foundation, and community sources — and how to filter them to your cause and state.
Updated Aug 5, 2026
How to track grant deadlines and never miss one (free tracker)
A simple system for tracking nonprofit grant deadlines — where to keep them, how to schedule reminders, and a free checklist to stay ahead of the scramble.
Updated Jul 28, 2026
What funders look for in a nonprofit budget
How program officers read a nonprofit grant budget — and the five mistakes that get applications cut before the program is even considered.
Updated Jul 20, 2026
Grant readiness: 7 things to have in place before you apply
Seven things your nonprofit should have ready before you start applying for grants — the paperwork, data, and capacity that make applications fast and fundable.
Updated Jul 15, 2026
How much do grants typically give small nonprofits?
What to expect from small, mid-sized, and large grant awards in 2026 — and how to size your request so it fits a funder's actual giving range.
Updated Jul 10, 2026
What every nonprofit should read first
- Free grant proposal template — all eight sections with copy-and-adapt language.
- Nonprofit Grant Readiness Checklist — 35 points to have in place before you apply.
- Grants by funding category — education, health, arts, housing and more.
- Grants by state — every opportunity available in your area.
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