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Federal grants for nonprofits — free to search.
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New federal opportunities are pulled from Grants.gov every day, and listings that have closed are marked accordingly. Always confirm the deadline and details on the official Grants.gov listing before applying.
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Look for the "Nonprofit eligible" badge, which flags opportunities open to 501(c)(3) and other nonprofit applicants. Eligibility is set by each federal agency, so always read the full eligibility section on the opportunity page.
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