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Find grants for nonprofits & small businesses.Actually qualify.
Grants for nonprofits, small businesses, local governments, tribes and schools: get the open federal, state and foundation grants you’re eligible for, with deadlines and fit notes. Then let the agent draft the application.
Grant match report
ExampleCommunity foundation
Youth literacy fund
Up to $25,000 · Due in 34 days
SBIR / STTR
Phase I small business research
Up to $300,000 · Due in 48 days
Grants.gov
Federal program grant
Up to $150,000 · Due in 61 days
Illustrative layout. Your report lists real, verifiable funders.
How it works
From EIN to application.Without the busywork.
Match
Tell the agent who you are and enter your EIN or SAM.gov UEI. It verifies your organization and matches it against open federal, state and foundation grants you’re eligible for.
Draft
Pick a grant. The agent drafts the application to that funder’s requirements: need statement, program, outcomes and budget narrative.
Submit
You review and submit. The agent tracks every deadline and drafts the reports funders expect after an award.
Grants we match
Federal, state and foundation grants.Filtered to what you can apply for.
Unlike a grant database for nonprofits that you search yourself, the agent searches open opportunities on Grants.gov, state grant programs and private foundation giving records, then keeps only the grants whose eligibility rules include your organization type.
Grants for nonprofit organizations
Grant opportunities for nonprofits of every size: grants for 501c3 programs, general operating support, capacity building grants for nonprofits and grants for startup nonprofits from foundations, corporations and government.
Grants for churches
Faith-based and community program grants for churches and religious organizations running food, youth, housing and outreach programs.
Food banks, shelters & human services
Grants for food banks, homeless shelters, senior programs and mental health nonprofits, including community grants from local community foundations and federal programs.
Youth, education & arts
Grants for youth programs, education nonprofits and arts organizations, including community foundation and state arts council funding.
Animal rescue & environment
Grants for animal rescue organizations, shelters and conservation groups from private and family foundations.
SBIR & STTR grants
SBIR grants and STTR grants: Phase I and Phase II small business research funding from NSF, NIH, DoD, DOE and USDA for companies developing new technology.
Federal grants for small business
USDA REAP energy grants, the Value-Added Producer Grant, rural business programs, manufacturing and export programs, and state economic-development grants.
Grants for local governments & tribes
Infrastructure, public safety, FEMA and community development grants for municipalities, cities, counties, special districts and tribal governments.
Grants for schools & colleges
Federal, state and foundation grants for school districts, community colleges and universities.
Grant scams
Real grants nevercost money to receive.
Every listing in your report links to the funder’s own page. If an offer shows any of these signs, walk away.
- !Charges a fee before you receive the money
- !Promises a guaranteed award or “free money you never pay back”
- !Found you through a social media ad or cold DM
- !Won’t meet, and wants full payment upfront
- !Asks for your bank login or card details to “deposit” a grant
- !Offers a personal grant — federal grants to individuals are rare
Grant writing services
A grant writer’s output.Not a grant writer’s retainer.
Thinking of hiring a grant writer? Professional grant writers, grant writing firms and grant consultants typically charge $50–$100 an hour, $2,500–$6,000 per foundation proposal, or a retainer of $1,500–$3,000 a month and up.
The expert-review plan delivers one funder-ready grant proposal a month — need statement, program description, outcomes and budget narrative — drafted by the agent and reviewed by a grant professional, for a flat $1,499. It works from anywhere in the US, so there’s no need to find a local grant writer.
Plans
Start free.Pay when you apply.
Free match report
$0
See what you qualify for before you spend anything.
- ✓Open grants matched to your EIN
- ✓Eligibility notes and deadlines
- ✓Scam check on every listing
Grant Agent
$149/mo
The agent drafts every application you choose to pursue.
- ✓Weekly new-match alerts
- ✓Agent-drafted applications
- ✓Deadline and reporting tracker
Agent + expert review
$1,499/mo
One funder-ready proposal a month, reviewed and finalized by a grant professional.
- ✓Everything in Grant Agent
- ✓Expert review of one proposal monthly
- ✓Flat fee — never a percentage of your award
Get your free grant matches.
Report by email within one business day.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the grant match report really free?
- Yes. Enter your EIN or SAM.gov UEI and the grant agent sends a report of open grants you are eligible for, with eligibility notes and deadlines. No credit card, no obligation.
- Who is this for?
- Any US organization that can receive grants: nonprofits (including churches and new organizations), small businesses, state and local governments, tribes, school districts and colleges. Grants.gov filters every opportunity by these applicant types, so your report only lists grants you are allowed to apply for.
- Can my small business get a grant?
- Sometimes, but only through specific programs: SBIR/STTR research grants, USDA rural business programs, energy and export programs, and state economic-development or workforce-training grants. Grants for simply starting or running a business are rare, so be wary of ads that promise them.
- What is a UEI and do I need one?
- The Unique Entity ID is the 12-character number SAM.gov assigns to every organization that applies for federal awards. Businesses, governments and schools can enter it to verify their registration; nonprofits can use their EIN. You will need an active SAM.gov registration before you submit a federal application.
- How much does a grant writer cost?
- Professional grant writers typically charge $50 to $100 an hour at the intermediate level, $2,500 to $6,000 for a new foundation proposal, and $7,000 or more for a large federal grant; retainers commonly start at $1,500 to $3,000 a month. The expert-review plan is a flat $1,499 a month for one funder-ready proposal, never a percentage of the award.
- Should I hire a grant writer?
- Hire a grant writer when you have more good-fit grants than staff time to apply. Grant writers for hire on freelance marketplaces and grant writers for nonprofit organizations at consulting firms vary widely in quality and usually bill upfront. Ask for samples, references and a written scope, and never pay a percentage of the award. The expert-review plan gives you one reviewed proposal a month for a flat fee.
- Do I need a grant writer near me?
- No. Searching for a grant writer near me is common, but grant applications are written and submitted online, so location rarely matters. What matters is experience with your funders and your type of program. The grant agent and expert review work for organizations anywhere in the US.
- Do you help with SBIR and STTR proposals?
- Yes. Small businesses can match to open SBIR and STTR solicitations from NSF, NIH, DoD, DOE and USDA, and the agent drafts proposal sections to the solicitation's requirements for your team and technical lead to complete and review.
- Can churches and new nonprofits get grants?
- Yes. Many foundations fund churches and faith-based organizations for community programs such as food, youth, housing and outreach, and some funders specifically support new and startup nonprofits. Your report notes when a funder requires a minimum operating history or a 501(c)(3) determination letter.
- Where do the grants come from?
- Federal opportunities from Grants.gov, private foundations identified from their public IRS 990-PF giving records, and state and community foundations. Every listing links to the funder's own page so you can verify it.
- How do I spot a grant scam?
- Real grants never require an upfront fee to receive the money, and no one can guarantee an award. Be wary of social media ads promising free money you don't have to pay back, writers who won't meet you or who demand full payment before any work, and requests for your bank login.
- What does the Grant Agent do?
- The agent drafts your application to each funder's requirements from your organization profile: need statement, program description, goals and outcomes, and budget narrative. You review, edit and submit.
- What is expert review?
- On the expert-review plan, a grant professional reviews and finalizes one agent-drafted proposal each month before you submit it, and you get a named point of contact. It is a flat monthly fee, never a percentage of your award.