Government Accountability Grants for Nonprofits

GrantStation’s exclusive database features 195 active funding opportunities giving towards this area of interest, all accepting requests from new grantseekers!

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Henry M. Jackson Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Letters of intent: March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1, annually
Grant Range: $650 - $52000
Average Grant: $14455

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation partners with nonprofits, think tanks, and the University of Washington to advance leadership, climate action, and human rights.

Funding focuses on:

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Adolph Coors Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • March 1, July 1, and November 1, annually
  • Public policy requests: March 1, annually
Grant Range: $3310 - $700000
Average Grant: $60870

The Adolph Coors Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations within the state of Colorado. Priority is given to programs that help youth prosper, expand economic opportunities for…

Richard H. Driehaus Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Letter of Inquiry: none
Applications: March 7, July 18, and December 5, annually
 
Grant Range: $500 - $150000

Please note: Arts and Culture will not be taking any inquiries or inviting first-time applications until early 2026.

The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation primarily supports…

Rising Tide Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Clinical Cancer Research: November 23, 2025, and March 9, May 29, and November 23, 2026
Freedom in Practice: Letters of intent are accepted year-round

The mission of the Rising Tide Foundation is to promote freedom to improve the quality of life everywhere. The Foundation supports projects that deliver results for cancer patients and that…

Santa Fe Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

March 15 and August 16, 2026
Grant Range: $5000 - $20000

The Santa Fe Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Santa Fe and northern New Mexico, including Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, and Santa Fe counties.

The…

Center for the Study of Federalism

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Application Deadline:

March 15 and September 15, annually

The Center for the Study of Federalism is a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research and education institution dedicated to supporting and advancing scholarship and public understanding of federal…

Embassy of the United States - Burkina Faso

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Application Deadline:

Ambassador Self-Help Program: March 31, annually
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program: July 25, 2025
(Deadline date will be updated when a new funding cycle is announced.)

The Embassy of the United States in Burkina Faso provides grants through the following programs:

Ambassador…

Greater Montana Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • General Grants: April 1, annually
  • Commercial Grants: Rolling/accepted throughout the year
Grant Range: $3000 - $40000

The mission of the Greater Montana Foundation is to encourage communication, especially electronic, on issues, values and trends of importance to Montanans. The Foundation aims to …

Government corruption costs the global economy trillions of dollars annually. And the United States is not immune to these kinds of conflicts of interest either. There are many nonprofits who make it their mission to promote greater oversight and accountability for their local governments.

These nonprofits can only do what they do thanks to the generous funding provided by government accountability grants. These grants can be used for all kinds of essential initiatives - from investigative journalism, to civic engagement and legal assistance for whistleblowers. 

There are many different organizations that provide these kinds of grants. Traditionally, these included federal agencies such as the National Endowment for Democracy or the U.S. Agency for International Development. There are also many private foundations involved in this space, such as the Open Society Foundations or the MacArthur Foundation. 

When drafting these kinds of grants, you need to accumulate plenty of accurate and relevant data about the impact of government corruption in your region and community of choice. Examples of places to start looking for information could include Transparency International  and the World Bank Governance Indicators.

If you need further information on drafting great grant proposals, make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also start browsing government accountability grants right here, all ready for applications.