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ProgramAgencyAward range
HRSA Rural Health OutreachHRSA$150K–$500K
FORHP Rural Health NetworkHHS$250K–$750K
USDA Community FacilitiesUSDAUp to $3M
SAMHSA Rural Access to RecoverySAMHSA$200K–$600K
14 matching opportunities · updated today
Grant opportunity discovery
Search federal, state, and foundation grant databases for opportunities aligned with your organization's mission. Get structured results with eligibility requirements, award amounts, and application deadlines.
Find active grant opportunities for a nonprofit that provides after-school STEM programs to low-income middle school students in urban areas. We are a 501(c)(3) with a $2M annual budget.
Found 14 matching opportunities: Federal: NSF Advancing Informal STEM Learning ($1.5M, deadline Aug 15), Dept of Ed 21st Century Community Learning Centers ($1M–$3M, rolling), AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer grants. Foundation: Schmidt Futures STEM education ($500K–$2M), Verizon Foundation digital learning ($100K–$500K), Wallace Foundation arts/learning ($500K). State-level: 6 matching programs in IL, NY, CA, TX, FL, PA. Total potential: $8.2M in available funding across active opportunities.
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ProgramAgencyAward range
NSF Advancing Informal STEM LearningNSFUp to $1.5M
21st Century Community Learning CentersDept of Ed$1M–$3M
Schmidt Futures STEM EducationFoundation$500K–$2M
Verizon Foundation Digital LearningFoundation$100K–$500K
14 opportunities · $8.2M total available
Federal spending and award research
Research what federal agencies have funded in your program area, who has received awards, and at what amounts. Use award history to benchmark proposals and identify the most receptive funding agencies.
Search USASpending.gov for federal grants awarded to homeless services and supportive housing nonprofits in California in the last 2 fiscal years. Show grant amounts and funding agencies.
Found 847 grants to homeless services nonprofits in California FY2023–FY2024. Top funding agencies: HUD (HOME Investment Partnerships: $340M total), HHS (SAMHSA grants: $67M), Dept of Veterans Affairs (SSVF: $89M). Largest single awards: LA County CoC ($42M HUD), SF DPH ($38M HHS), People Assisting the Homeless ($12M combined). Average award: $2.1M. Most competitive category: Rapid Rehousing programs — 23% funded vs 41% for permanent supportive housing.
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AgencyProgramTotal awarded
HUDHOME Investment Partnerships$340M
VASSVF Program$89M
HHSSAMHSA Grants$67M
847 grants · avg $2.1M · 23% funded in Rapid Rehousing
Grantmaker research and positioning
Research foundation priorities, recent awards, and board interests before submitting a letter of inquiry. Tailor your proposal language to match the grantmaker's stated goals and funded portfolio.
Research the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's current priority areas, average grant size, and how they describe their ideal applicants for their health equity portfolio.
RWJF health equity portfolio 2024–2025: Priority areas: (1) Housing as health infrastructure, (2) Structural racism in health systems, (3) Mental health and substance use as mainstream health. Typical grant size: $250K–$1.5M, 2–3 year projects preferred. Ideal applicant signals from funded portfolio: organizations with demonstrated community trust, mixed methods evaluation capacity, policy change component in project design. Strong preference for applicants with prior RWJF relationship or prior portfolio partners. Average time from LOI to award: 14–18 months. Key contact: Program Officer for Health Equity, applications via online portal.
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Priority Areas
Housing as health, structural racism, mental health/SUD
Typical Grant Size
$250K–$1.5M · 2–3 year projects preferred
Ideal Applicant
Community trust + evaluation capacity + policy component
Application Route
Online portal only · 14–18 months LOI to award
Compliance and reporting research
Research federal grant compliance requirements, 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance provisions, and agency-specific reporting obligations. Stay current on audit requirements and allowable cost standards.
What are the key 2 CFR Part 200 requirements for indirect cost rates that a nonprofit receiving federal grants must follow, and what are the options for nonprofits without a negotiated indirect rate?
2 CFR 200 indirect cost rate options for nonprofits: (1) Negotiated rate with cognizant federal agency — submit indirect cost rate proposal, negotiate rate that applies to all federal awards. (2) De minimis rate: 10% of modified total direct costs (MTDC) — available to any organization that has never had a negotiated rate and never charged indirect costs. No documentation required. (3) Fixed rate: organizations with prior year actuals can use prior year indirect rate, adjust in subsequent period. Key exclusions from MTDC base: equipment, capital expenditures, patient care charges, tuition remission, subcontract amounts > $25K.
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Negotiated Rate
Submit ICRP to cognizant federal agency — applies to all awards
De Minimis Rate
10% of MTDC — no documentation required
Fixed Rate
Use prior year actuals, adjust in subsequent period
MTDC Exclusions
Equipment, capital, patient care, subcontracts >$25K
Contract opportunities research
Search for government contract opportunities alongside grants, including SBIR/STTR programs, GSA schedules, and procurement for services that complement your grant-funded programs.
Find federal contract opportunities for organizations providing workforce training and job placement services for veterans. Show active solicitations and recent awards.
Found 23 active federal solicitations for veteran workforce training. Active opportunities: DOL VETS contract for employment services ($8M, closes June 30), VA Compensated Work Therapy expansion ($3M, sole-source eligible for VOSBs), DOD Transition Assistance Program delivery services ($12M IDIQ). Recent awards (FY2024): 47 contracts totaling $340M for veteran employment services. Largest awardees: Unison (6 contracts), RecruitMilitary (4 contracts), ACAP Solutions (3 contracts). Average contract: $7.2M over 2–3 year base period.
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OpportunityAgencyValue
DOL VETS Employment ServicesDOL$8M
VA Compensated Work TherapyVA$3M
DOD Transition Assistance ProgramDOD$12M IDIQ
23 active solicitations · $340M in recent awards
Career development and salary research
Research grants management salaries, required credentials, and career pathways from coordinator to director level. Find open positions and understand what distinguishes high-earning grants professionals.
What is the salary range for grants managers at nonprofits and public agencies, and what credentials or experience most increase earning potential?
Grants manager salary data from 156 postings: Entry-level grants coordinator: $42,000–$58,000. Grants manager: $62,000–$85,000. Senior grants manager/Director: $85,000–$120,000. Top credentials by frequency in high-paying postings: CGMS certification (Certified Grants Management Specialist) in 47% of director-level postings, experience with federal grants (2 CFR 200) in 78%, Salesforce NPSP or Blackbaud RE in 54%. Highest-paying sectors: universities/research institutions (median $88,000), federal agencies (GS 12–13 equivalents $85,000–$108,000), large health-focused nonprofits ($80,000–$105,000).
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LevelSalary rangeMedian
Grants Coordinator$42K–$58K$50K
Grants Manager$62K–$85K$73K
Sr. Grants Manager / Director$85K–$120K$98K
Highest pay: universities $88K · federal agencies $85–108K
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Find active grant opportunities
Search for federal grant opportunities for an environmental nonprofit focused on urban tree canopy and climate resilience programs. Show open solicitations, award amounts, and deadlines.
Research federal award history
Search USASpending.gov for federal grants awarded to food bank and hunger relief organizations in Texas in FY2023 and FY2024. Show funding agencies, award amounts, and top recipients.
Grantmaker deep dive
Research the Kresge Foundation's current priority areas, types of organizations they fund, typical grant sizes, and their stated evaluation criteria for the Built Environment portfolio.
2 CFR 200 compliance research
What are the single audit threshold requirements under 2 CFR Part 200, and what does a nonprofit need to prepare if they exceed the $750,000 federal expenditure threshold?
Find grants manager jobs
Search for grants manager, development associate, and director of grants positions at nonprofits, universities, and public agencies in the Pacific Northwest. Show salary and federal grants experience requirements.
Foundation prospect research
Research which national foundations currently fund early childhood education and school readiness programs. Include typical award sizes, geographic focus, and how to approach each for an LOI.
SBIR/STTR opportunities
Find current SBIR and STTR grant solicitations from NIH for digital health and telehealth technology development in the mental health space. Show Phase I and Phase II opportunities.
Competitive analysis of funded projects
Research organizations that have received Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grants for maternal health equity programs. What kinds of projects were funded, in what amounts, and what do they have in common?
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Grant opportunity pipeline development
Build a 12-month pipeline of grant opportunities aligned with your organization's programs and strategic priorities.
New grant application preparation
Build the foundation for a competitive application with funder research, comparable award data, and compliance preparation.
Post-award compliance setup
Research the compliance requirements and reporting obligations for a newly awarded federal grant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Grants Finder and Government Spending for grants research?
Grants Finder searches for active grant opportunities — open solicitations you can apply to — from federal agencies, state programs, and foundations. Government Spending searches USASpending.gov for historical award data — past grants that have already been awarded — which is useful for benchmarking award amounts, identifying funded organizations in your space, and understanding which agencies most actively fund your program areas.
Can AI help me research foundation grantmakers before submitting an LOI?
Deep Research synthesizes information about foundation priorities, recent funded portfolios, average grant sizes, and stated evaluation criteria from foundation websites, 990 filings, and published reports. This helps you tailor your letter of inquiry language to match the funder's current focus and avoid common misalignments.
How can AI help with federal grant compliance research?
Deep Research can explain 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance provisions, single audit requirements, allowable and unallowable cost standards, and agency-specific compliance requirements. Always verify compliance interpretations against the current federal regulations and consult your organization's auditor for high-stakes compliance questions.
Can I use AI to find competitive salary data for grants management roles?
Job Search aggregates grants manager, development director, and grants coordinator postings and can show salary ranges, required experience, and credentials across different organization types and regions. This is useful for negotiating compensation and understanding what qualifications drive higher-paying positions.
How can grants managers use Government Spending data strategically?
Government Spending lets you see who has received awards in your program area, at what amounts, and from which agencies. This helps you identify the most active funders in your space, understand competitive award sizes for benchmarking your own budget requests, and find peer organizations whose successful applications can inform your approach.
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