Grants, foundations and fundraising resources
FundsNet is a free directory of grantmakers and fundraising resources for nonprofits, schools, libraries, churches and community groups, organized by state and by cause, with practical guides to finding and writing grants.
Grant guides
- How to Start Grant Writing: A Beginner's GuideGrant writing for beginners: what the work involves, the skills to build first, how to practice, where to find your first grants and how to write a proposal.
- Free Grant Databases for NonprofitsWhere nonprofits can search for grants free: Grants.gov, SAM.gov assistance listings, Candid, IRS and ProPublica 990 data, state portals and local libraries.
- Library Grants for Schools: Where to Find FundingLibrary grants for schools: national funders for library books, literacy foundations, federal and state sources, local options and application tips.
- Field Trip Grants for Schools and TeachersField trip grants for schools: national park programs, museum and venue funds, transportation grants, local foundations and federal sources, plus how to apply.
- How to Write a Letter of Inquiry for a GrantHow to write a letter of inquiry (LOI) for a grant: what funders look for, the standard structure and length, a section outline and mistakes to avoid.
- Arts Education Grants for Schools and NonprofitsArts education grants: NEA Grants for Arts Projects, state arts agencies, Title IV-A funds, foundations and local sources for music, theater and visual arts.
- PBIS Grants for Schools: Funding Positive Behavior SupportsHow schools fund PBIS: federal Title IV-A and Title I funds, IDEA, School Climate Transformation grants, state MTSS initiatives, foundations and local partners.
- Grants for Science Education: K-12 Teachers and SchoolsGrants for science education: teacher grants from foundations and science societies, NSF programs, Title IV-A STEM funds, local sources and application tips.
Grants by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington DC (District of Columbia)
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Grants by cause
- Animal & Wildlife Grants
- Arts & Culture Grants
- Children Youth & Family Grants
- Community & Economic Development Grants & Foundations
- Computers and Technology Grants & Foundations
- Curriculum and Lesson Plans Grants & Foundations
- Disability Grants
- Education and Literacy Grants & Fundraisers
- Environment & Conservation Grants
- HIV Aids Prevention Grants & Fundraisers
- Health Wellness and Research Grants & Fundraising
- Human Services Grants & Fundraising
- Hunger & Homeless Grants, Foundations and Fundraisers
- Jewish Grants and Foundations
- Latino Grants, Foundations & Fundraisers
- Museum and Art Conservation
- Public Society Benefit Grants
- Religion & Church Grants
Fundraisers
- Art Fundraisers
- Candles Fundraising
- Chocolate Fundraising
- Cookbook Fundraising
- Cookie Dough Fundraisers
- Fundraising Auctions
- Fundraising Consultants
- Fundraising Programs
- Fundraising Sites
- Fundraising Software
- Holiday Season Fundraising
- School Fundraising
- Sports Fundraisers
Finance, business and spreadsheets
Alongside the grant listings, FundsNet keeps a set of plain-English explainers: finance (balance sheets, cash flow, leverage ratios, startup loans), business (LLC members and managers, certificates of good standing, cost of goods manufactured) and Excel tutorials.
How FundsNet works
We do not award grants or loans and we do not charge for access. Listings summarise what each funder says it supports and link to the funder's own website, where current guidelines, deadlines and application forms are published. Read our editorial guidelines, or email editors@fundsnetservices.com with corrections.