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Open federal grants for nonprofits

472 open opportunities as of Oct 16, 2026.

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Many federal programs list nonprofits as eligible, and notices often split them into two groups: nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status from the IRS and nonprofits without it. Check which group the notice names. Colleges and universities are usually listed separately even when they are nonprofits.

The list below shows every open opportunity in our database whose official notice lists nonprofits as an eligible applicant type. Each listing links to a summary page and to the official notice.

Being in an eligible group is only the first check. Read the eligibility section of each notice for location, program focus, cost sharing and other conditions before you start an application.

Open opportunities

New Approaches for Measuring Brain Changes Across Longer Timespans (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-272

Deadline: May 7, 2027 (203 days left) Health

Summer Research Education Experience Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-204

Deadline: May 7, 2027 (203 days left) Health

New Approaches for Measuring Brain Changes Across Longer Timespans (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-279

Deadline: May 7, 2027 (203 days left) Income security and social services

Pilot Health Services and Economic Research on the Treatment of Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use Disorders (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-100

Deadline: May 7, 2027 (203 days left) Health

Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PA-24-176

Deadline: May 7, 2027 (203 days left) Income security and social services

Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · PA-24-190

Deadline: May 7, 2027 (203 days left) Environment

NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-143

Deadline: May 7, 2027 (203 days left) Health

Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PA-24-185

Deadline: May 7, 2027 (203 days left) Income security and social services

NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-140

Deadline: May 7, 2027 (203 days left) Health

Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · PA-24-187

Deadline: May 7, 2027 (203 days left) Health

Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PA-24-188

Deadline: May 7, 2027 (203 days left) Health

NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-149

Deadline: May 7, 2027 (203 days left) Health

Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · PA-24-178

Deadline: May 7, 2027 (203 days left) Education

NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-159

Deadline: May 7, 2027 (203 days left) Health

Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PA-24-179

Deadline: May 7, 2027 (203 days left) Education

NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PA-24-194

Deadline: May 7, 2027 (203 days left) Income security and social services

Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PA-24-182

Deadline: May 8, 2027 (204 days left) Education

Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · PA-24-181

Deadline: May 8, 2027 (204 days left) Education

Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · PA-24-184

Deadline: May 8, 2027 (204 days left) Education

Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium: Management and Data Coordination Unit (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-28-057

Deadline: May 25, 2027 (221 days left) Up to: $500,000 Health

Frequently asked questions

Does being listed as eligible mean my organization qualifies?

No. The applicant type is only the first filter. Most notices add more conditions, such as location, program focus, matching funds or prior experience. Read the eligibility section of the official notice before you apply.

Is GovGrantsUSA a government website?

No. GovGrantsUSA is an independent platform operated by VRLY Ventures LLC. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Opportunity details are summarized from public federal sources such as Grants.gov.

Does it cost anything to apply for a federal grant?

Searching for and applying to federal grants on Grants.gov is free. Be wary of anyone who asks for a fee to "release" a grant or guarantees an award.

How current is this information?

Listings are refreshed from public federal data every day, and each page shows when it was last updated. Agencies can change or cancel a notice at any time, so always confirm details in the official notice.

What do I need before I can apply?

Most applicants through Grants.gov need an active SAM.gov registration with a Unique Entity ID (UEI), a Login.gov account and a Grants.gov account linked to their organization. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.