1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
Financial Transparency Grants is a grant from Laura and John Arnold Foundation (Arnold Ventures) supporting evidence-based solutions to major policy challenges in areas including criminal justice, health care, public finance, higher education, journalism, affordable housing, climate, and democracy.
Arnold Ventures funds organizations and research aligned with its core strategic areas, primarily through direct outreach and periodic formal Requests for Proposals. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Current RFPs include housing supply reform evaluation, transportation research, community safety research, and causal research on legalized sports betting impacts.
Grants typically range from $250,000 to $1,500,000 and are awarded throughout the year by board and staff.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “Laura and John Arnold Foundation” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Our Approach to Giving | Arnold Ventures Our giving is focused on evidence-based solutions to some of the biggest challenges in Criminal Justice, Health Care, Infrastructure, Public Finance, Higher Education, Journalism, Affordable Housing, Climate and Energy, and Democracy. We support organizations aligned with our core areas.
We source the majority of our proposals through direct outreach and periodically, we do issue formal Requests for Proposals . We do not currently accept unsolicited grant proposals. Funding decisions are made by the board and staff throughout the year based on a variety of criteria, with the ultimate goal of advancing our strategies.
Jump down the page to view our financial filings , and for more information on our 2024 approach to giving, look here . If you are a member of the media seeking more information about Arnold Ventures, contact us via email at media@arnoldventures. org .
Please include your name, media outlet affiliation, contact information, questions, and deadline. Partnership for Proven Programs : Arnold Ventures is working with public leaders to drive new funding for evidence-based programs and policymaking at the state and local levels. We look for partners eager to leverage research and data to identify, implement, and scale up the policies proven effective by a robust body of evidence.
Together, we aim to achieve real results for American families, communities, and businesses through data-driven decision-making.
Current Requests for Proposals Measurement and Evaluation of State and Local Housing Supply Reforms Transportation Research and Policy Strengthening Evidence RFP Causal Research on the Impacts of Legalized Sports Betting Causal Research on Community Safety and the Criminal Justice System What are you looking for?
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, research institutions, state/local governments Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $250,000 - $1,500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Infrastructure Measurement and Evaluation of State and Local Housing Supply Reforms is sponsored by Laura And John Arnold Foundation. A specific RFP focused on measuring and evaluating the impact of housing supply reforms at the state and local levels to improve affordable housing outcomes. Geographic focus: United States Focus areas: Infrastructure, Affordable Housing
Causal Research on Community Safety and the Criminal Justice System is sponsored by Laura And John Arnold Foundation. This program supports causal research designed to build credible evidence on policies, practices, and interventions that can improve community safety and make the justice system fairer and more effective. Geographic focus: United States Focus areas: Criminal Justice, Community Safety