GRANT TYPES

Every Type of Government Grant

Grants come in many forms — federal formula and project grants, state and local programs, small-business and nonprofit funding, research awards, and more. Learn what each type funds, who qualifies, and how our engine surfaces the ones you can win.

Federal Grants

What federal grants are, who is eligible, where they are posted, and how to apply. A plain-English guide to winning federal grant funding in 2026.

State Grants

How state government grants work, how they differ from federal grants, and how to find open opportunities in your state across all 50 states.

Local & Municipal Grants

City, county, and municipal grants and contracts explained — including CDBG, ARPA local funds, and how to find opportunities from ~90,000 local agencies.

Small Business Grants

A realistic guide to small business grants — SBIR/STTR, state economic development, and set-aside programs — plus how to qualify and where to apply.

Nonprofit Grants

How 501(c)(3) nonprofits find and win grants from federal agencies, states, and private foundations — eligibility, prerequisites, and strategy.

Research & R&D Grants

Federal research grants explained — SBIR/STTR, NIH, NSF, DOE, and NASA — including who can apply and how to build a fundable research proposal.

Minority, Women & Veteran Business Grants

Funding and set-aside programs for minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses — 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone — and how to get certified.

Community & Foundation Grants

How community foundations, private foundations, and corporate giving programs fund local projects — and how to approach them successfully.