Economics and Business Grants for Nonprofits

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Fritz Thyssen Stiftung (Fritz Thyssen Foundation)

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Application Deadline:
  • Project Applications: February 2, 2026
  • Conference Applications: February 28, 2026
  • ThyssenLesezeit: July 31, 2026

The Fritz Thyssen Stiftung (Fritz Thyssen Foundation) provides support for science and research at universities and research institutes primarily in Germany, with a special emphasis on junior…

Magyar Bank Charitable Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 28, 2026
Grant Range: $1000 - $7200
Average Grant: $2966

The Magyar Bank Charitable Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life in the communities served by the Bank in central New Jersey.

The Foundation's areas…

Central Kansas Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 28, 2026

The Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF) and its affiliates support initiatives that enhance quality of life in central Kansas.

The Women of the Year program honors women in Harvey…

S+T+ARTS Prize

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Application Deadline:

March 4, 2026

The S+T+ARTS Prize, an initiative of the European Commission, honors innovation in technology, industry, and society stimulated by the arts. 

The Prize, held annually, recognizes…

The Canadian Foundation for Legal Research

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Application Deadline:
  • Research Grants: March 6, 2026
  • Walter Owen Book Prize: May 15, 2025(latest expired date)
  • The deadline will be updated when a new funding cycle is announced.

The Canadian Foundation for Legal Research supports research that explores emerging trends and issues in the law.

Support is provided through the following programs:

Research…

Russell Sage Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letter of Inquiry: Mar 11 and July 15, 2026
  • Invited applications: June 18 and October 26, 2026
Grant Range: $6387 - $199096
Average Grant: $42576

The Russell Sage Foundation is dedicated to social science research. Support is provided to organizations throughout the U.S.

Current funding priorities include the following:

  • …

Climate Investment Challenge

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Application Deadline:

Concept Notes: March 16, 2026

The Climate Investment Challenge (CIC) is a global competition inviting postgraduate students to tackle real-world climate investment challenges through innovative finance and climate analytics.…

World Trade Organization: Small Business Champions Competition

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Application Deadline:

March 16, 2026

The Small Business Champions Competition, an initiative of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Trade Centre (ITC), recognizes…

Nonprofits that work in the realms of economics or business often play a key role in workforce development, supporting entrepreneurship and job creation. These kinds of nonprofits rely on business and economics grants in order to pursue their missions. 

There are many kinds of organizations that might provide these kinds of grants. This includes many private foundations such as the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation or the Surdna Foundation. When drafting a business and economics grant proposal, it's essential to prove that you understand the community or region you are looking to aid. Relevant statistics could include information on local underemployment rates, economic inequality and small business survival.  A good place to get started on research is the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

If you need further guidance on drafting a great grant proposal, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also browse a selection of business and economics grants right here, all open for applications.