Resources for funding
We put together a list of resources below for nonprofits and other groups.
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Scholarship search sites
ScholarshipsBoards and blogs
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More resources| Annual budget size | Median largest award |
|---|---|
| Under $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 - $999,000 | $25,000 |
| $1 million - $9,999,999 | $100,000 |
| $10 million - $24,999,999 | $150,000 |
| $25 million and over | $426,000 |
| Funding sources | Median largest award |
|---|---|
| Private foundation grants | $30,000 |
| Community foundation grants | $25,000 |
| Corporate grants | $20,000 |
| Federal government grants | $250,000 |
| State government grants | $109,625 |
| Local government grants | $50,000 |
| Other grants sources | $20,000 |
| Mission focus | Median largest award |
|---|---|
| Animal related | $10,000 |
| Arts, culture, and humanities | $25,000 |
| Community improvement | $69,339 |
| Education | $50,000 |
| Educational institutions | $175,000 |
| Environment | $65,000 |
| Food, agriculture, and nutrition | $45,000 |
| Healthcare | $50,500 |
| Housing and shelter | $65,000 |
| Human services | $50,000 |
| Public benefit | $25,000 |
| Youth development | $45,000 |
| Other | $50,000 |
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Every month, the KIND Foundation picks individuals and groups working to make the world a little kinder with $10,000. Vote for the causes you find most inspiring, or submit your own idea today!
Have a crazy, brilliant idea that needs funding? The Awesome Foundation awards $1,000 grants every month.
