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FunderProgramAward range
EPAEnvironmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving—
Russell Family FoundationPuget Sound Environmental Education—
Paul G. Allen Family FoundationPacific NW Conservation—
WA Dept. of EcologyEnvironmental Education Grants—
12 opportunities found · 4 with deadlines under 90 days
Grant funding research and pipeline
Search federal, state, and foundation grant databases to build a funding pipeline for your programs. Find new funders aligned with your mission and stay ahead of deadlines.
Find foundation and government grants for workforce development nonprofits serving formerly incarcerated individuals. Focus on organizations in the $500K–$2M revenue range.
Found 14 opportunities: JPMorgan Chase Advancing Cities ($50K–$500K, workforce development focus). DOL Second Chance Act grants (up to $1.2M, federal). Arnold Ventures Criminal Justice Fund (LOI-based, no stated limit). Open Society Foundations (LOI process). 3 Community Foundation programs in IL, OH, and TX. Compiled deadlines and eligibility requirements for each.
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FunderProgramAward
JPMorgan ChaseAdvancing Cities$50K–$500K
DOLSecond Chance ActUp to $1.2M
Arnold VenturesCriminal Justice FundLOI-based
Illinois Community FoundationReentry Services$25K–$100K
14 opportunities · 3 with deadlines under 30 days
Sector and funder landscape research
Understand who else is doing similar work, how they're funded, and what gaps exist in your sector. Position your organization strategically within the funding and program landscape.
Research the top 5 housing-first homelessness nonprofits in the US — their budgets, funding sources, program models, and geographic reach.
Analyzed 5 organizations: Community Solutions (NYC, $28M budget, primarily foundation funding, Built for Zero initiative). Opening Doors (national intermediary, federal SSVF funding). Funders: Robert Wood Johnson, Ballmer Group, and HUD dominate the field. Program model trend: rapid rehousing outperforming transitional housing in 5-year outcomes. Key gap: rural service delivery models underinvested.
Major donor and prospect research
Find prospective individual donors and corporate philanthropists aligned with your mission. Build prospect lists for your development team and major gift officer.
Find high-net-worth individuals in the Chicago area who support education-related causes and have publicly funded nonprofits — for cultivation as major gift prospects.
Found 34 matches: filtered to individuals with LinkedIn profiles showing board service at education nonprofits or public foundation giving records. Top profiles: 8 C-suite executives at companies with giving programs aligned to education equity. 12 with foundation trustee roles. Contact details and LinkedIn profiles included for outreach.
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NameTitleCompany
Sandra WalshCEOApex Financial
James OseiManaging PartnerKlein & Osei Law
Priya MehtaChief People OfficerUnited Airlines
Derek ParkVP StrategyMorningstar Inc.
34 matches · 8 C-suite + 12 foundation trustees
Annual report and impact communications
Create compelling impact reports, donor newsletters, and board communications that translate program data into stories and visuals. Engage stakeholders with clear evidence of your work.
I have our program impact numbers for the year: 1,247 clients served, 78% job placement rate, $2.3M in wages earned by graduates. Create an impact infographic text and a donor newsletter version.
Created two versions: Impact statement (infographic text): "In 2024, 1,247 people walked through our doors. 78% secured living-wage jobs. Together, they earned $2.3M — and counting." Donor newsletter (200 words): opens with a client story hook, weaves in the statistics, closes with a specific giving ask tied to the $1,847 per-client program cost.
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FY2023
FY2024
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Infographic Text
"1,247 people. 78% secured living-wage jobs. $2.3M earned — and counting."
Donor Newsletter
200 words · opens with client story hook · closes with $1,847/client ask
Board meeting preparation
Compile sector updates, financial trend visualizations, and peer organization data for board meeting materials. Equip your board with informed context for strategic decisions.
Prepare a board briefing on the current funding environment for youth mental health nonprofits — government funding trends, major foundation priorities, and any policy changes affecting the sector.
Board briefing compiled: Federal funding: SAMHSA youth behavioral health grants up 18% in FY2024 following Surgeon General's advisory. State funding: 32 states increased mental health allocations post-COVID; 8 states cut or flat. Foundation trends: Wellcome Trust, Robert Wood Johnson, and Einhorn Collaborative all announced youth mental health as 2024–2026 priority. Policy change: 988 Lifeline expansion creating new community-based service funding streams through state block grants.
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Federal: SAMHSA
Youth behavioral health grants up 18% in FY2024
State Funding
32 states increased MH allocations; 8 cut or flat
Foundation Priorities
Wellcome Trust, RWJ, Einhorn all announced youth MH as 2024–2026 priority
988 Lifeline
New community-based service funding streams via state block grants
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HeadlineSourceDate
SAMHSA awards $120M in youth behavioral health grantsHHS.gov1 week ago
Senate pushes mental health parity enforcement billPolitico10 days ago
Einhorn Collaborative announces $45M youth focusChronicle of Philanthropy2 weeks ago
11 articles in last 30 days
News monitoring and sector awareness
Track news about your sector, major funders, policy changes, and peer organizations. Stay informed so you can respond quickly to opportunities and threats.
Monitor news about federal Title I education funding and any proposed changes to ESSA in the current Congress. I run a literacy nonprofit that depends on Title I partnerships.
Found 11 articles in the last 30 days. Key items: House Appropriations subcommittee markup proposes 3% Title I cut ($450M). Senate version maintains level funding. Two bills introduced: one expanding literacy program set-asides within Title I, one proposing block grant conversion (significant threat to directed funding streams). Senate markup hearing scheduled for next month.
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HeadlineSourceDate
House Appropriations proposes 3% Title I cut ($450M)Education Week1 week ago
Senate version maintains level funding — markup next monthPolitico10 days ago
Literacy set-aside expansion bill introduced in HouseThe Hill2 weeks ago
Block grant conversion proposal poses risk to directed streamsNPR Ed3 weeks ago
11 articles · monitoring Title I · ESSA
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Grant search
Find open grants for affordable housing nonprofits in the Southeast US. Include HUD, foundation, and state-level sources. Show deadlines and award ranges.
Sector landscape
Research the top funded organizations in the food justice and food access space nationally — who are the major players, who funds them, and what program models are getting traction?
Major donor prospects
Find executives and philanthropists in the Seattle area who sit on nonprofit boards or have documented charitable giving in the environmental conservation space.
Revenue trend chart
Create a stacked bar chart showing nonprofit revenue streams over 5 years: government grants (40%), foundation grants (30%), individual donations (20%), earned revenue (10%).
Policy monitoring
Find recent news about changes to federal nonprofit tax exemption rules, Form 990 requirements, and any Congressional proposals affecting charitable deductions.
Impact narrative
I have an annual report with dense program statistics. Rewrite the executive summary in a compelling, donor-friendly voice — 250 words max — that leads with impact and ends with a clear call to action.
Peer org research
Research 5 nonprofits doing workforce development for youth in urban markets — their program models, outcomes data, and funding sources.
Foundation research
Research the Kresge Foundation's current grantmaking priorities — what program areas are they funding, what size grants do they typically make, and what is their LOI process?
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Annual fundraising strategy research
Build a comprehensive view of your funding landscape to inform the annual development plan.
Annual report production
Compile and create all the materials for a compelling annual report.
Board strategic planning preparation
Prepare research and data to inform a board strategic planning retreat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Grants Finder cover foundation grants, not just government grants?
Yes. Grants Finder aggregates both government grants (Grants.gov, USDA, HHS, DOJ, etc.) and foundation grant programs from major private foundations that publish open solicitations. Foundation coverage includes program areas, typical grant sizes, and LOI vs open application processes where that information is publicly available.
Can Lead Finder help us prospect for major donors?
Yes. Lead Finder can find individuals by job title, industry, location, and professional attributes — useful for identifying potential major donors in your target demographic. It returns professional profiles with names, titles, companies, and LinkedIn profiles. Supplement with your own research on public philanthropy records and board service history.
How can Competitor Research help a nonprofit?
Competitor Research crawls the websites of peer organizations and compiles structured profiles including mission, programs, leadership, and public financial data. For nonprofits, this helps you understand how funders are distributing grants across the field, identify program gaps, and position your organization's unique value proposition.
Can these tools help me prepare for a major foundation meeting?
Yes. Deep Research can compile the foundation's grantmaking history, stated priorities, and any publicly available information about their decision-making process. News monitoring tracks recent grants they've announced. Competitor Research can profile other grantees in their portfolio. Together this gives you the context to have a highly informed funder meeting.
Can I use these tools for board recruitment?
Yes. Lead Finder can identify professionals with specific skills (finance, legal, technology, healthcare) and nonprofit board experience in your geographic area. You can search by industry, title, and indicators of civic engagement. This gives your governance committee a starting point for targeted board recruitment outreach.
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