Grant Guides
Step-by-step guides to finding, applying for, and winning grant funding — from SBIR and federal programs to foundation and nonprofit grants. Free, no account required.
Grant Tracking Spreadsheet Template (Free Download)
A free starter sheet for tracking grant deadlines, awards and report due dates, plus guidance on when a spreadsheet is enough.
Get the templateGrant Budget Template (Free Download)
A free line-item grant budget on the SF-424A object class categories, with cost share, a justification column and an automatic summary.
Get the templateNonprofit Chart of Accounts Template (Free Download)
A free starter chart of 80 numbered accounts with net asset class and functional class, plus how a nonprofit chart differs from a business one.
Get the templateGrant Reporting Template (Free Download)
A free grant financial report: budget vs actual by category, a federal cash summary following SF-425 lines 10a to 10h, and a reporting deadline list.
Get the templateDCAA Compliant Accounting System for SBIR Awards
When a cost-type award needs an adequate accounting system, what the SF 1408 survey checks, how indirect rates work, and a free rate worksheet.
Read the guideHow to Apply for SBIR Grants
Step-by-step guide to applying for SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grants. Learn about eligibility, the two-phase process, and tips to strengthen your proposal.
Read the guideHow to Apply for Education Grants
Complete guide to applying for education grants for schools, districts, and education nonprofits. Covers federal Title grants, foundation funding, and winning application strategies.
Read the guideHow to Apply for Nonprofit Grants
Learn how to find and apply for nonprofit grants. Covers federal, state, and foundation funding with practical steps for 501(c)(3) organizations to secure grant funding.
Read the guideHow to Get Federal Contracts
Step-by-step guide to winning federal government contracts. Learn about SAM.gov registration, set-aside programs, capability statements, and bidding strategies.
Read the guideHow to Apply for Community Development Grants
Guide to applying for community development grants including CDBG, EDA, and foundation funding for neighborhood revitalization and economic development projects.
Read the guideHow to Apply for Environmental Grants
Guide to applying for environmental grants from EPA, DOE, USDA, and foundations. Covers clean energy, conservation, brownfield remediation, and sustainability funding.
Read the guideHow to Apply for Healthcare Grants
Guide to applying for healthcare grants from HRSA, CDC, NIH, and foundations. Covers community health centers, mental health programs, and public health funding.
Read the guideHow to Apply for Arts and Culture Grants
Guide to applying for arts grants from the NEA, state arts councils, and foundations. Covers funding for performing arts, visual arts, cultural preservation, and creative organizations.
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