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

Explore 8,881 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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8,881 grants found

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofit Organizations to Support Local Environmental Activities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit and charitable organizations for projects that enhance the environment. Funding is intended for new or existing gardens, including planting, reconstruction, and equipment. Eligible funding will be used for projects that will benefit t...

GrantWatch ID#: 147149

Grants to North Carolina Volunteer Fire Departments for Capital Expenses and Equipment Purcha...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $40,000 to North Carolina volunteer fire departments for capital expenses and equipment purchases. When scoring applications, consideration is given to the age and number of department vehicles, the type and price of equipment the applicant is requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147568

Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools to Help Students Succeed in College

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and public and private schools in eligible communities to help students prepare for and graduate from college. Funding is intended for educational projects and programs that benefit K-12 students. Activities must take p...

GrantWatch ID#: 150488

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities for Projects to Benefit the Local ...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofits, school districts, and local governmental agencies for charitable programs that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that support education, healthcare, seniors and youth, and environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 160383

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Arts Agencies for Organizational Support

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and arts agencies for organizational support. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to enable organizations to improve and expand programming and increase operationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 163595

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Human Services, Education, Arts, and Cultural Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable activities in the areas of arts, culture, education, humanities, and human services. Grants will support nonprofit programs aligned with th...

GrantWatch ID#: 168542

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Women and Girls

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and groups for projects that promote the well-being and economic self-sufficiency of local girls and women in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that make a substantial contribution...

GrantWatch ID#: 169171

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in Arts and Education

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for innovative initiatives to improve lives. Applicants must complete an eligibility form prior to completing the full application. Funding is intended for creative and innovative arts, education, and science programs or proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 169237

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Educate Communities About the Legal and Judicial System

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for justice-focused projects and activities. Funding is intended to improve the public’s understanding of the legal profession and judicial system through programs and partnerships that help those in need. Grants will s...

GrantWatch ID#: 169572

Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects to Promote Rock Climbing

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that promote rock climbing. Applicants requesting large amounts or land acquisition support must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to...

GrantWatch ID#: 172915

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community and particularly support underserved and elderly residents in an eligible region. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, health care, and human services. Special considera...

GrantWatch ID#: 175699

Grants for Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Community Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community programs. Funding is intended to benefit the underserved in the areas of arts, culture, education, religion, health, and human services. Priority consideration wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 177056

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Arts Activities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations including libraries, civic groups, universities, and colleges for arts programming and events. First-time applicants should contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs t...

GrantWatch ID#: 177769

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and local units of government in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit local residents. Program focus areas include education, youth development, health and human services, recreation and environment, arts and culture...

GrantWatch ID#: 177810

Grants to Alaska Arts Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, Schools, School Districts and Tribes for Art...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Alaska nonprofit arts organizations, IHEs, government agencies, schools, school districts, and Tribes for organizational support. New applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 177863

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits and Schools Arts Learning Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Delaware nonprofit arts organizations and schools to provide PreK-12 students with quality arts learning experiences. Funding is intended to support projects in which arts organizations serve as a resource to schools before, during, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178133

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Innovative Arts Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for arts projects that incorporate innovation and experimentation. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that engage partic...

GrantWatch ID#: 178192

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Projects Related to the Humanities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, tribes, and government agencies for projects related to the humanities. Eligible topics include, but are not limited to ethics, history, philosophy, political science, linguistics, and religious studies. Projects must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 178680

Grants to Arkansas and Texas Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Arkansas and Texas nonprofit organizations for a variety of community benefit programming and activities. Program areas include human services; education; health, and arts, culture and humanities. Funding is intended to promote and support high-quality p...

GrantWatch ID#: 178865

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Charitable Activities in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for charitable activities and projects in eligible communities. Program areas include education, human services, humanities, arts, and culture. Funding is intended to reflect the Foundation's interests in children, seniors, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178892

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. The Foundation encourages requests for general operating support from qualifying organizations. Consideration will also be given to program support. Small, program-...

GrantWatch ID#: 178893

Grants to Texas Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Arts Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and college arts institutions to support organizational operations and capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of T...

GrantWatch ID#: 179146

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts-Related Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries for a broad range of arts activities. Funding is intended to support projects relating to arts-based community development, arts education, arts industry, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 179376

Grants to Utah and Idaho Nonprofits to Address Community Health Needs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Utah and Idaho partnerships of nonprofit agencies and organizations in eligible areas to address community health needs. Funding is intended to benefit low-income and vulnerable populations. Grant funds may be used to support new or existing programs tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 179404

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of arts, culture, and humanities; education; and human services. Funding is primarily awarded for projects a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179410

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Charitable Programs and Services

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of charitable programs and services. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of human services; education; and arts, culture, and humanities. This grant program provides high-quality human service...

GrantWatch ID#: 179411

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs that Support Underserved Chi...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit underserved children. Funding is intended to support child care facilities that serve dependent, emotionally disturbed, indigent, neglected children, as well as children in fost...

GrantWatch ID#: 179436

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, Agencies, and Tribes for Programs Th...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $40,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, and Tribal governments to benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended to support quality educational, human services, and healthcare programming for disadvan...

GrantWatch ID#: 179438

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for program support, operating support, and program-related capital expenses. Grants may be used for initiatives in the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 179443

Grants to Texas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs that Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that positively impact the local community. Funding is intended to prevent and control disease, aid in scientific endeavors, promote education and religion, alleviate human suffering, provi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179444

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Focus on Improving Public Policy

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that focus on improving public policy. Funding will be provided for capital, operating, and program support requests. Preference is given to rural Colorado nonprofits. Eligible programs are those...

GrantWatch ID#: 180017

Grants to North Carolina CBOs to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit community-based organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to the arts, education, children’s services, home...

GrantWatch ID#: 180164

Grants to Oregon Organizations to Address the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilit...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Oregon organizations for programs to address the needs of residents with intellectual disabilities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to enrich and improve the lives and well-being of individuals wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 180567

Grants to Utah Nonprofits and Agencies for Trail Development and Maintenance

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations and government agencies to construct and maintain trails and trailhead facilities that are used for recreational purposes. Funding is intended to develop, build, and maintain trails and trail-related facilities, as well as to...

GrantWatch ID#: 180639

In-Kind Professional Support to USA Entities for Local Conservation Efforts

Deadline: 03/01/27

In-kind professional support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and community groups for recreation and conservation projects throughout the country. Applicants must contact the appropriate regional office before submittin...

GrantWatch ID#: 181356

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, Schools, Agencies, and Tribal Governments to Addre...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public schools, public agencies, and Indian tribal governments for projects that address the emerging needs of local community residents in eligible areas. Funds are intended to better the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 181462

Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers'...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Grants to Indiana Noprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Park System in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and local governments for programs and projects that enhance the park system and park facilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives that benefit residents and are not generally covere...

GrantWatch ID#: 182781

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, Religious Organizations, and Agencies to Benefit Local...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $15,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for programs to benefit local residents. Focus areas include the arts, health, children, youth development and leade...

GrantWatch ID#: 183168

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits and Museums for Programs Related to State History

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, military and history museums, historical societies, and sites for programs that promote the history of the state. Funding is intended for activities and projects that encourage awareness, education, and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 183895

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Respond to Emergency Needs and Special Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to respond to emergency and temporary needs and special projects. The purpose of funding is to cover the expenses of tax-exempt, community-based agencies on an urgent, short-term basis. Eligible organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 186508

Grants to North Dakota Schools, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Energy Efficiency Pr...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota schools, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for projects and activities that address energy efficiency. Funding is intended for future projects that promote the benefits of energy efficiency and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187586

Grants to Ohio PreK-12 Schools to Support Artist Residencies

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Ohio public, charter, private, and parochial schools to support artist residencies. Funding is intended to host teaching artists and offer educational arts programming to children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The goal of the grant program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 193710

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit Organizations, Clubs, and Associations for Capital Projects to I...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Ontario nonprofit community organizations and associations, clubs, and sports organizations to improve parks and recreational facilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for large capital projects to expand, renovate, or develop new facilities....

GrantWatch ID#: 193748

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs and activities, capital projects, and, in certain situations, general operations. Eligible organizations ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 197326

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches for Programs that Benefit Women

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and churches for programs to benefit women and girls in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support sustainable activities that significantly impact women and that focus on any or...

GrantWatch ID#: 199147

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits Education Programs and Projects to Help Students Succeed

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio nonprofit education programs and projects in eligible regions to help students succeed. Funding focuses on healthcare initiatives and education. These grants are intended to enhance social and emotional growth, academic success, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 199761

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Schools in Eligible Areas to Support Philanthropic and Other Cha...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible areas to support philanthropic and other charitable purposes. Funding is primarily intended to support the local public school system. Applicants may also request funds for programs ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 199767

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Programs and Projects to Bene...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for programs and projects to benefit community members in need. Funding is intended for clothing, food, medical care, and shelter for underserved residents. Activities must benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 199768

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Counties for Programs that Benefit Local Yo...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties for programs and projects that benefit local youth. Funding is intended for activities that address the needs of underserved and marginalized youth. Eligible applicants are located...

GrantWatch ID#: 199769
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