Find Grantmakers

You can search through hundreds of grant opportunities, all active and accepting proposals in the coming year! Check out a sample profile to see the type of information we provide.

What We Include

This database features all private grantmakers:

  • independent, family, community, and corporate foundations
  • corporate giving programs
  • faith-based grantmakers
  • any other associations with a grantmaking program

How To Search

Before you start searching, check out the Preparation section to learn about our Search Terms.

Click on a box next to the search criteria, and results will display in a second or two. Click on another box and your results will refresh.

Step 1 - Select your Geographic Scope

  • BROADEN your results by selecting both NATIONAL grantmakers and the PROVINCES OR TERRITORIES where you perform work.
  • NARROW your results by just selecting one at a time.
  • You will get new results as you click on criteria.
  • The criteria will display in the above right. You can remove criteria by clicking on the minus sign or by deselecting the boxes.
  • Add GLOBAL Grantmakers to your search to list funders who provide support worldwide.

Step 2 - Select one or more of the other terms.

  • NARROW your results by selecting more terms.
  • BROADEN your results by deselecting any term.
  • For Areas of Interest, click the category, and then click a subcategory to get results.
  • For Keyword or Grantmaker Name, you do not need to select a Geographic Scope.

To learn more tips, visit our Search Tips page.