# Well Told Grants

> Free US federal grant search. 864 open and 420 forecast grant opportunities from Grants.gov, and 0 federal grant programs with five years of award history from USAspending.gov (who won, how much, where). Updated October 31, 2026.

## Find grants

- [All open federal grants](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/): filter by eligibility, category, agency
- [Grants closing soon](https://welltoldgrants.com/closing-soon/)
- [Grants for nonprofits](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants-for/nonprofits/): open opportunities and past awards by state
- [Grants for colleges and universities](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants-for/higher-education/): open opportunities and past awards by state
- [Grants for state and local governments](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants-for/state-and-local-government/): open opportunities and past awards by state
- [Grants for tribes](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants-for/tribal/): open opportunities and past awards by state
- [Grants for small businesses](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants-for/small-businesses/): open opportunities and past awards by state
- [Grants for businesses](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants-for/for-profit/): open opportunities and past awards by state
- [Grants for individuals](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants-for/individuals/): open opportunities and past awards by state
- [Federal grants by state](https://welltoldgrants.com/states/)

## Programs

- [All federal grant programs](https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/), each at /programs/<number>-<name>/ with a Markdown version at /programs/<number>-<name>.md

## Guides

- [Cost sharing and matching funds in federal grants, explained](https://welltoldgrants.com/guides/cost-sharing-and-matching-funds/): Some federal grants require you to pay part of the project cost. What cost sharing means, cash versus in-kind match, and how to find grants that need none.
- [Free government grant scams, and how to spot them](https://welltoldgrants.com/guides/government-grant-scams/): The federal government does not call, text or message people to offer free grants. How grant scams work and how to check whether a grant offer is real.
- [Grant or cooperative agreement? The types of federal awards explained](https://welltoldgrants.com/guides/grant-vs-cooperative-agreement/): Federal agencies award money as grants or cooperative agreements, and as formula, block or project awards. What each type means for applicants.
- [How to apply for a federal grant, step by step](https://welltoldgrants.com/guides/how-to-apply-for-a-federal-grant/): The steps of a federal grant application, from finding the right opportunity to submitting on Grants.gov, and the common mistakes that get one rejected.
- [How to find foundation grants that accept applications](https://welltoldgrants.com/guides/how-to-find-foundation-grants/): Most private foundations only fund organizations they choose. How to find the ones that accept applications, fund your cause and give where you work.
- [Indirect costs in federal grants and the de minimis rate](https://welltoldgrants.com/guides/indirect-costs-and-the-de-minimis-rate/): Indirect costs are overhead such as rent and administration. How federal grants pay for them, negotiated rates, and the de minimis rate for organizations without one.
- [How to register on SAM.gov and get a Unique Entity ID for grants](https://welltoldgrants.com/guides/sam-gov-registration/): Every organization needs an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID before it can apply for a federal grant. The steps, costs and common delays.
- [What is an Assistance Listing (CFDA number)?](https://welltoldgrants.com/guides/what-is-an-assistance-listing/): An Assistance Listing number identifies a federal grant program, such as 93.778 for Medicaid. What the numbers mean and how to use them to research a program.
- [What Form 990-PF tells you about a private foundation](https://welltoldgrants.com/guides/what-is-form-990-pf/): Every US private foundation files Form 990-PF with the IRS. What it reveals about a foundation's money, grants and application rules, and how to read it.

## Data

- [Download the data](https://welltoldgrants.com/data/): opportunities, programs and states as JSON
- [How our data works](https://welltoldgrants.com/methodology/)