Guides
How to apply, who qualifies, and how to win. Updated regularly by the Grantsbase team.
Published guides
Grantsbase API — Programmatic Access to Grant Data
Interested in programmatic access to Grantsbase funding data? Learn about API availability for nonprofits, researchers and partners.
Published May 28, 2026 ·
Grant Glossary — Funding Terms Explained in Plain English
Plain-English definitions of common grant and funding terms: NOFO, SAM.gov, UEI, cost-share, indirect costs, matching funds and more.
Published May 28, 2026 ·
Press & Media — Grantsbase
Press resources for Grantsbase — the free, daily-updated database of US grants, loans, cost-shares and tax credits.
Published May 28, 2026 ·
Our Team — The People Behind Grantsbase
Grantsbase is built by a small team focused on making funding findable for nonprofits, small businesses, researchers and communities.
Published May 28, 2026 ·
How Grantsbase Works — Search, Match & Apply for Grants
Grantsbase turns [[total_grants]] funding opportunities into a search-match-apply workflow: find grants by industry or state, match to your eligibility, and track applications.
Published May 28, 2026 ·
For Grant-Seekers — Find Funding for Your Organization
Nonprofits, small businesses, researchers and local governments: search [[total_grants]] grants, match to your eligibility, and track deadlines — free on Grantsbase.
Published May 28, 2026 ·
Is Grantsbase Free? — Pricing
Yes. Searching, matching and tracking [[total_grants]] grants on Grantsbase is free. Here's exactly what's included and how we keep it free.
Published May 28, 2026 ·
Grantsbase FAQ — Common Questions About Finding Grants
Answers to common questions about Grantsbase: is it free, where the data comes from, who can apply for grants, and how the match quiz works.
Published May 28, 2026 ·
About Grantsbase — Our Mission to Make Funding Findable
Grantsbase is a free, daily-updated database of US grants, loans, cost-shares and tax credits — built to make funding findable for every organization.
Published May 28, 2026 ·
Our Methodology — How Grantsbase Collects & Structures Grant Data
How Grantsbase collects, de-duplicates and structures funding opportunities from official federal, state and foundation sources every day.
Published May 28, 2026 ·
How We Verify Grants — Accuracy & Trust at Grantsbase
Every Grantsbase listing traces back to an official source and is refreshed daily. Here's how we keep deadlines, amounts and eligibility accurate.
Published May 28, 2026 ·
Cookie policy
How Grantsbase uses cookies and similar technologies.
Published May 13, 2026 ·
Terms of service
Grantsbase terms of service — rules for using the platform.
Published May 13, 2026 ·
Privacy policy
How Grantsbase collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Published May 13, 2026 ·
For funders
How grant makers and foundations can list their opportunities on Grantsbase.
Published May 13, 2026 ·
How to apply for federal grants: the 10-step path from search to award
Step-by-step: find the right federal grant, register in SAM.gov, write the narrative, submit on Grants.gov, and what happens after award.
Published Apr 23, 2026 ·
What is a NOFO? How to read a Notice of Funding Opportunity
A NOFO is the official document announcing a federal grant. Here is how to decode the 40–80 pages into the 5 things that actually matter.
Published Apr 21, 2026 ·
SAM.gov registration walkthrough: UEI, EFT, and common pitfalls
You need an active SAM.gov registration before any federal grant or contract. Here is the exact process, timeline, and the two gotchas that trip people up.
Published Apr 18, 2026 ·
Federal vs state vs foundation grants: which should you apply for?
Not all grants are the same. Federal grants are large and slow; state grants are mid-size and fast; foundation grants are small and personal. Here is how to pick.
Published Apr 14, 2026 ·
Writing a winning grant narrative: structure, tone, and the 3 things reviewers look for
Grant reviewers read 15+ applications per week. Here is how to make yours easy to score high — the structure, the tone, and the 3 elements that consistently win.
Published Apr 10, 2026 ·
Matching funds and cost share: what they are, when they're required
Some grants require you to put up your own money (cost share). Here is what counts, what does not, and how to source a match without busting your budget.
Published Apr 6, 2026 ·
NIH grants explained: R, K, F, T — what the letters mean
NIH funding opportunities start with a letter: R01, K08, F32, T32. Here is what each series is for and which one fits your career stage.
Published Apr 2, 2026 ·
Grants vs loans vs tax credits vs cost-share: what's the difference?
Funding is not just grants. Loans, tax credits, and cost-share programs each work differently and fit different kinds of projects. Here is the difference in plain English.
Published Mar 29, 2026 ·