Top Grant Sources for Nonprofits in 2026

Nonprofits have access to diverse funding streams. Here's where to find the best grant opportunities in 2026.

Federal Grant Programs for Nonprofits

Health & Human Services (HHS)

• Administration for Children and Families - Child welfare, family support, refugee services
• SAMHSA - Mental health and substance abuse programs
• HRSA - Community health centers, rural health

Housing & Urban Development (HUD)

• Community Development Block Grants - Housing, community programs
• Continuum of Care - Homeless services
• Housing Counseling Grants - Financial education

Department of Justice (DOJ)

• OJP grants - Crime victims, juvenile justice
• COPS grants - Community policing initiatives
• OVW grants - Violence against women programs

Corporation for National Service

• AmeriCorps grants - National service programs
• Senior Corps - Volunteer programs for seniors

Private Foundation Funding

Community Foundations

Over 900 community foundations nationwide provide local grants. Find yours at the Council on Foundations.

National Foundations with Broad Reach

• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Health and healthcare
• Ford Foundation - Social justice, arts
• Kellogg Foundation - Children and families
• MacArthur Foundation - Criminal justice, climate

Corporate Foundations

Many corporations fund nonprofits in their communities:

• Bank of America Charitable Foundation
• Walmart Foundation
• Target Foundation
• Google.org

Tips for Nonprofit Grant Success

1. Diversify funding - Don't rely on a single source
2. Build relationships - Funders invest in organizations they know
3. Track outcomes - Data strengthens future applications
4. Start local - Community foundations often have less competition
5. Collaborate - Partnerships can make applications stronger

GrantNavigation Resources

• Browse foundations in our database
• Use state programs to find local funding
• Take the eligibility quiz for personalized matches

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