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Grants for Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 8,760 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address Gun Violence

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants to Washington, DC, nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and businesses to address gun violence in eligible locations. Funding is intended to implement anti-violence strategies that provide intervention and prevention support while strengthening lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 224621
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Grants to California News Organizations to Strengthen Capacity and Local Journalism

Deadline: 08/21/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants to California news organizations to strengthen capacity and local journalism. Funding is intended to support reporters and other staff, expand coverage of local issues, and encourage organizational sustainability. The goal is to ensure public access to trus...

GrantWatch ID#: 231228

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Businesses to Increase Resident Employability

Deadline: 08/24/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and businesses for initiatives to increase employability for individuals in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include financial literacy, training and employment services, immigrant legal services, ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 231516

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Businesses to Improve Educational Outcomes for Yo...

Deadline: 08/24/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and businesses for initiatives to improve educational outcomes for youth in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include leadership development, youth engagement and prevention, school-based intervention...

GrantWatch ID#: 231517

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Businesses to Benefit Those Recently Released fro...

Deadline: 08/24/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and businesses for initiatives to benefit individuals recently released from incarceration in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include workforce development, employment opportunities, mentorship, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 231519

Grants to Minnesota Individuals and Organizations for K-12 Cultural Studies Materials

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota individuals and organizations to develop academic, cultural, and ethnic studies materials for K-12 students from underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to expand educational resources for communities whose cultures a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231702

Grants to USA Entities for Initiatives to Benefit Eligible California Communities

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government entities, tribes, and for-profit organizations for initiatives to benefit eligible regions in California. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for bold i...

GrantWatch ID#: 231944

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Provide Legal Assistance to Immigrants

Deadline: 09/03/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and legal aid organizations to provide legal assistance to immigrants in eligible regions. Funding is intended for immigration consultations, legal aid, immigration detention release, court representation, citizenship assistance, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231962
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and marketing organizations for projects and events that promote local tourism in eligible regions. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for the prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 149037
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Grants to Oregon Entities for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, individuals, and entities for projects and services to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for time-bound, specific initiatives that fulfill at least one specified goal to benefit the community...

GrantWatch ID#: 150849
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Grants to Vermont Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations to promote change in communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for original programs that address issues related to inequity and injustice. Preference will be given to applicants working in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 167198
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Grants to Alaska Cities and Housing Authorities for Boat Harbor Infrastructure Improvements

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Alaska municipalities and regional housing authorities to improve and upgrade facilities in small boat harbors. Funding is intended for the expansion, major repair, construction, and maintenance of facilities throughout the state. The goal of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 172187
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Grants to California Businesses and Nonprofit Entities to Produce Recycled Tire Products

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to California businesses and nonprofit entities for activities to promote the recycling of rubber tires. Funding is intended to provide incentives to manufacturers and processors to market recycled products, prevent tire dumping, and divert waste tires from...

GrantWatch ID#: 172941
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, Libraries, and Faith-Based Entities for Commun...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, municipalities, libraries, and faith-based entities to develop new ideas that benefit the community. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, sports and recreation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174191
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Promote the Development of Children and Youth

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote positive outcomes for young people in educational and socio-emotional arenas. Eligible proposals focus on the success...

GrantWatch ID#: 178740
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Individuals to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Michigan organizations and individuals to benefit residents living within the funding source’s service area. Funding is intended for programs and initiatives that have a positive impact on the organization and families in need. Previous grant recipient...

GrantWatch ID#: 180340
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit, For-Profit, Agency, IHE, or School District to Assis...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit organization, for-profit organization, government agency, tribe, IHE, or school district to operate a national program to assist vulnerable youth. Applicants are advised that required registration may take up...

GrantWatch ID#: 181553
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions to Enhance Communities

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, governmental units, and public institutions for community enhancement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for collaborative initiatives that improve the way communities work together, solv...

GrantWatch ID#: 186570
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Opportunity for Quebec Arts Nonprofits and Artists' Cooperatives for Fundraising Activities

Deadline: 08/19/26

Opportunity for Quebec nonprofit arts organizations and artists' cooperatives in eligible locations to carry out fundraising activities. Eligible activities include a range of initiatives, including but not limited to the creation of shows and exhibitions, collabo...

GrantWatch ID#: 187751
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Grants to Colorado Agencies and Nonprofits to Hire Youth Crews for Outdoor Projects

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Colorado municipalities, counties, local government subdivisions, special districts, and nonprofit land preservation organizations to hire crews for outdoor projects that provide public benefit. The goal of funding is to provide employment opportunities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190976
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Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Support the Inclusion of Undergraduate Students in Scient...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal governments to support the inclusion of undergraduate students in scientific research projects. Funding is intended to get more students interested in pursuing careers in engineering and science by giving the...

GrantWatch ID#: 211763
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, CBOs, Organizations, Business Improvement Districts, and Associ...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, CBOs, neighborhood organizations, business improvement districts, and associations for projects to promote clean transportation in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 213852

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Orthopedic ...

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for orthopedic research projects related to military service injuries. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214943
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Address Local Community Needs

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Priority is given to nonprofits demonstrating strong management and a proven track record of accomplishments. Collaborative proposals are encouraged. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 215315

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit, For-Profit, or USA Agency for Clinical Tri...

Deadline: 11/19/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, research institute, or USA government agency for clinical trials related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application and complete required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215334

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Toxic Substance Exposure Preclinical Res...

Deadline: 11/19/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for preclinical research studies related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 215336

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Translational Research on Toxic Substanc...

Deadline: 11/19/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for translational research related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 215338
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503
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Grants to British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho Entities to Protect Salmon Stocks

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho private, nonprofit, and public sector entities to protect salmon stocks in eligible areas. Priorities include enhancing wild stock production, restoring habitat, and improving the information available rega...

GrantWatch ID#: 222195
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In-Kind Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Organization for Professional Marketing Suppo...

Deadline: 08/19/26

In-kind grant valued at up to $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International organization to increase social impact. The purpose of the program is to provide professional marketing, design, branding, strategy, and AI support services to an organization that can convin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222401
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits to Address Social, Health, and Human Service Needs

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations to address the social, health, and human service needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for innovative programs in the focus areas of health, youth opportunity, and financial security. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 222482
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Provide Social Services to Local Residents

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations to provide social services to residents in eligible locations. Examples of eligible service areas may include survivor support, safety or crisis support, basic needs, navigation, food insecurity, family or youth services, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 223086
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Tribes, Schools, and Agencies for Forestry Initiatives

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, schools, and local governments for forestry initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for long-term and sustained urban and community fores...

GrantWatch ID#: 230295

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Orthopaedic...

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to improve the recovery rate for individuals with orthopaedic injuries. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application and complete required registrations...

GrantWatch ID#: 230311

Grants to Washington Entities for Advocacy Services for Victims of Juvenile Offenders

Deadline: 08/25/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, tribes, and government entities for services for victims of juvenile offenders. Funding is intended for emotional assistance, direct support, and resources for victims of trauma or crime. Applicants must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 231389
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Support Women and Girls

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to support women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide young women and girls with the skills they need to become successful, self-confident, and resourceful. Eligible organizations serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231402
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Support Young Women and Girls in Crisis

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to support young women and girls in crisis. Funding is intended to assist with job training, counseling, housing, and other critical services. Eligible organizations serve young women a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231411
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Grants to USA Education Providers for Educational Programs Related to Parkinson's Disease

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to USA nonprofit education providers, including public IHEs, schools, hospitals, and tribes, for educational programs related to Parkinson's Disease. Funding is intended to support activities that enhance the knowledge of community healthcare providers and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231549
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Contract for Services to Washington CBOs and Agencies to Increase Health Insurance Awareness

Deadline: 08/19/26

Contract for services to Washington CBOs and agencies to increase health insurance awareness among multi-cultural residents in eligible regions. Successful applicants will engage in outreach activities related to health insurance open enrollment or educate non-cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 231563

Grants to Nova Scotia Entities to Address Economic Opportunities and Challenges

Deadline: 11/10/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 231877

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Community Arts Programs and Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for arts projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community programming that involves arts professionals across a range of artistic disciplines, including performing, visual, multimedia, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158951

Grants to Idaho Agencies and Nonprofits for Community Health and Wellness Projects

Deadline: 09/02/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Idaho government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance the health and wellness of residents in eligible communities. New applicants are required to attend a grant writing workshop session prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 160926

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/29/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Nevada nonprofits and local government entities for programs that foster the self-sufficiency and independence of residents in eligible locations. Funding is also intended for activities and events that promote community pride and cohesiveness or enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 164174

Grants to North Carolina Arts Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Funding is intended for programming and general operational expenses. Eligible uses of funds include advertising, marketing, space and equipment rental, arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 172246

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up $20,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide support for organizations working in the focus areas of mental and behavioral health; safety and well-being; and economic...

GrantWatch ID#: 173564

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for support in providing arts and cultural programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with general operational expenses. The purpose of the program is to support organizations working to promote a...

GrantWatch ID#: 173565

Grants to North Carolina Schools in Eligible Locations to Host Artist Residencies

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina PreK-12 public and private schools and adult education programs in eligible locations to host artist residencies. Funding is intended to support residencies in schools, summer camps, after-school programs, and arts learning...

GrantWatch ID#: 173803

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Districts, and Agencies for Recreational Trail Management

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, metro and recreation districts, and local, federal, and tribal government agencies to plan, build, and maintain trails on public lands. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 175033

Grants and Loans to Hawaii Nonprofits and Agencies for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants and loans to Hawaii nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and CBDOs for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 178409

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Nonprofits for Arts Activities to Engage Young Residents

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for arts-related activities that attract and engage young residents. New applicants must contact staff prior to applying. The grant program is intended to provide s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179434
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for nonprofits across 61 categories, including Education, Health and Medical, Housing, Arts and Culture, Youth and At-Risk Youth, and Community Services, along with operating support, capital campaigns, and program expansion funding.

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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

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