GrantWatch

Overview

GrantWatch is one of the largest subscription-based grant databases in the world, listing thousands of current grants available to nonprofits, small businesses, individuals, government agencies, and educational institutions. Founded in 2006 and based in Florida, GrantWatch aggregates grant opportunities from US federal agencies, state and local governments, foundations, and international funders. Users can search by category, state, eligibility type, and deadline. The platform is widely used by grant writers, development professionals, and organisations that need a comprehensive and regularly updated view of available funding.

What You Can Find Here

• US federal government grants from agencies such as HHS, NIH, NSF, USDA, DOJ, and many others
• State-level grants from economic development agencies, arts councils, and health departments across all 50 US states
• Foundation grants from private and corporate foundations for nonprofits and specific causes
• International grants from global foundations, foreign governments, and development agencies
• Grants for individuals including artists, students, researchers, and entrepreneurs
• Small business grants including government programs and corporate challenge prizes
• Grants organised by category: arts, education, health, environment, housing, veterans, women, and more

Who Should Use This

• US nonprofits and NGOs conducting broad searches across both government and foundation funding
• Grant writers and development professionals managing a high volume of applications for multiple clients
• Small business owners seeking government or foundation grants to fund growth or R&D
• Individual artists, researchers, or students looking for personal grants and fellowships
• Local government agencies and municipalities looking for state and federal infrastructure or programme grants
• Schools and educational institutions searching for education-focused grants from federal and private sources

How to Get Started

1. Step 1: Sign up for a GrantWatch subscription at grantwatch.com - plans are available by month or year
2. Step 2: Use the search bar with keywords or browse categories (arts, health, environment, education, etc.)
3. Step 3: Filter results by state, eligibility type (nonprofit, small business, individual), and deadline
4. Step 4: Click on any grant listing for full details including award amount, eligibility, and application link
5. Step 5: Save favourite grants and set up email alerts for new grants matching your criteria
6. Step 6: Follow the application link to the funder's website to begin the official grant application

Things to Check Before Applying

• GrantWatch requires a paid subscription to view full grant details - a free account shows limited information
• Grant listings are aggregated from multiple sources and may not always reflect the most current status - verify deadlines with the original funder
• Not all funders listed accept unsolicited proposals - some foundation grants require prior relationship or invitation
• GrantWatch does not manage or process grant applications - all applications go directly to funders
• International grants listed may have strict eligibility criteria for US organisations only - check country restrictions

Frequently Asked Questions