Resources

The things you'll end up needing.

The registrations, forms, and references every grant-seeking business runs into sooner or later, with the honest time estimates attached.

Get eligible

Each of these has a plain-language explainer in the Library: what it is, what it costs, how long it really takes.

• SAM.gov registration (free UEI), required for every federal grant. ~3 weeks; start before a deadline forces you.
• IRS Form 1023-EZ, the streamlined 501(c)(3) application most small nonprofits qualify for.
• Fiscal Sponsor Directory, receive foundation money today, before your IRS letter arrives (typical fee 5–10%).
• Farmer Veteran Coalition, free membership; unlocks the veteran agriculture pools.

Primary sources

• Grants.gov, every open federal opportunity. Our federal list refreshes from here.
• ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Read any foundation's 990 filings free. It's where our foundation data starts.

Ours

• The Axis Community: free; grant clinics, funder deep-dives, and guest sessions on the Grants & Funding track.
• Browse the verified catalogue: 9,900+ opportunities tracked, free with an account.
• The blog, grant math, funder deep-dives.
• FAQ, including exactly how scoring works.
• Newsletter, new verified funders by email.