Government Accountability Grants for Nonprofits

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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…

International Visegrad Fund

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Application Deadline:

V4 Gen Mini-Grants: April 15 and November 15, annually
Other grants: February 1, June 1, and October 1, annually
Mobility programs: Varies by program

The International Visegrad Fund supports regional cooperation among the Visegrad Group countries (the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia), as well as collaboration with countries in the…

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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National Endowment for Democracy

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Application Deadline:

January 26 and June 2, 2026

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world.

NED makes grants to non-…

The Herb Block Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Letters of inquiry: June 4, 2026
Full proposal invited: July 16, 2026
Full proposal due: August 13, 2026

Grant Range:
$1389000 - $1389000
Average Grant:
$1389000

The Herb Block Foundation is committed to defending the basic freedoms guaranteed to all Americans, combating all forms of discrimination and prejudice, improving conditions for the poor and…

The Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 15, June 15, and September 15, annually

Grant Range:
$2500 - $40320
Average Grant:
$14231

The Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation is devoted to the cause of civic philanthropy, striving to ensure accountability, transparency, equitability, and efficiency in…

Proteus Fund

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Application Deadline:

May 11 – June 15, 2026

Grant Range:
$25000 - $2000000
Average Grant:
$98598

The RISE Together Fund (RTF), an initiative of the Proteus Fund, supports Muslim, Arab, Middle Eastern, and South Asian (BAMEMSA) communities in the United States. The Fund builds community power…

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…

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.