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

Explore 8,965 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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8,965 grants found

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Promote the Welfare of Pets and Animals

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to promote the well-being of pets and animals. Funding is intended for activities and services that advance the humane and dignified treatment of all living creatures, with a focus on the prevention of c...

GrantWatch ID#: 220185

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Medical Research

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for medical research. Funding is intended for medical research on a wide variety of topics. Grant applications will be accepted at any time but will only be reviewed once per year. Applicants will receive an e...

GrantWatch ID#: 220189

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Education, Health, and Human Services for People with Disabilities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for education, health, and human services for people with physical disabilities and/or vision impairments. Funding is intended to improve the lives of people with disabilities across the nation. Preference will...

GrantWatch ID#: 220190

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Provide Human Services to Needy Community Residents

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $7,500 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to provide human services to needy community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide programs and services to the destitute and those in need in the community. Eligible organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 220218

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Assist Incapacitated Residents of the Community

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to assist incapacitated residents of the community. Funding is intended to provide assistance to individuals who, as a result of unforeseen accidents, debilitating illnesses, or the natural decline ass...

GrantWatch ID#: 220235

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Benefit and Welfare Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for for community benefit programs. Funding is intended to promote projects and services to benefit youth, elderly, disabled, homeless, and impoverished populations. Eligible focus areas include educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 220294

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Provide Educational and Social Programs to Community Resi...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $7,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to provide educational and social programs to community residents. Eligible populations include the elderly, youth, indigent, disabled, and homeless. Funding is intended for projects and programs in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 220295

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Welfare Activities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $7,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for community welfare activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote projects and programs in the eligible focus areas of public, charitable, educational, or welfare causes. Preference ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220332

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Projects to Make the World a Better Place

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs that make the world a better place. The fund makes grants to organizations in New York, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Historically, pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 220349

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations and Associations to Promote the Sport of Ice Hockey

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit charitable organizations and qualifying associations to support the sport of ice hockey. Funding is intended to assist with programs, projects, and expenses that promote participation in the sport throughout the country. The purposes of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 220862

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools for Spinning and Weaving Equipment

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools to promote the development fiber arts programs. Funding is intended for the purchase of equipment to enhance a current curriculum or start a new program in spinning and weaving. Grants may be used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 221049

Grants to USA Individuals and Nonprofits for Photography Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations for photography programs. Funding is intended for professional development, organizing and cataloging photographs, exhibitions, artist residencies, and educational programs for K-12 students. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 221914

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects, Programs, and Activities That Support Health

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects, programs, and activities that serve residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include underserved populations, the elderly, and children. The purpose of funding is to support the health of r...

GrantWatch ID#: 225781

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Schools, and Tribes to Promote Safety on the R...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin government agencies, nonprofit organizations, public colleges, universities, and high schools, and tribal entities to prevent traffic-related injuries and deaths. Funding is intended to promote the use of car seats for children, expand overtime...

GrantWatch ID#: 226218

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Libraries, and Clubs for Wildlife Preservation Initiati...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and clubs for wildlife preservation initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that promote conservation, restoration, and education related to local ecosystems. Eligible activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 227022

Grants to USA Institutions to Offer Scholarships to Attend Floral Design Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA institutions to offer scholarships to attend floral design programs. The purpose of the grant program is to support individuals with financial need who want to pursue careers in the floral design and retail sectors of the industry. Priority is given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227762

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Organizations to Support Oral Health

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support oral health. Funding is intended to provide dental healthcare to individuals in need. Eligible uses of funds include lab fees, instrument rental, instrument purchases, disposable dental su...

GrantWatch ID#: 229468

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Humans, Plants, and Animals

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit humans, plants, and animals. Focus areas include the arts, conservation, wildlife and...

GrantWatch ID#: 231420

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Programs to Foster Well-Being for Local Residents

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations to address the needs and foster the well-being of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support capital projects, programs, and special initiatives, such as assessments and studies. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 231953

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits to Promote Justice and Economic Prosperity

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in the focus areas of economic justice, community safety, representative democracy, and youth education and leadership. Applicants must contact program staff to initiate the application. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 232033

Grants to International Nonprofits for American and Native American Art Exhibitions

Deadline: 05/18/27 LOI Date: 03/02/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, such as art centers, museums, and community-based cultural organizations, to present short-term art exhibits on American and Native American art. A letter of inquiry is required prior to a full application. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 170093

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Municipalities, and School Districts to Address Community Needs...

Deadline: 03/02/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, faith-based organizations, and school districts for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programming, capital improvement projects, and operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 172638

Grants to Utah Agencies and Nonprofits to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 03/02/27

Grants to Utah government entities and nonprofit organizations to enhance tourism in eligible locations. Funding may be used for promoting tourism and maintaining, operating, and developing convention, airport, cultural, tourist, and recreation facilities. If fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 180461

Grants to USA IHEs to Provide Support and Scholarships to Low-Income Students in STEM Fields

Deadline: 03/02/27

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to provide support to low-income students in STEM fields. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for scholarship programs, curriculum development, st...

GrantWatch ID#: 212625

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Preserve Historic Resources

Deadline: 03/03/27

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and private property owners to protect and enhance historic properties throughout the state. Funding is intended to help offset limited financial resources, which may be an obstacle to the preservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 177955

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Advance Education

Deadline: 03/08/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local agencies, and educational institutions to advance education in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support youth development, innovative programming, enrichment opportunities, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143293

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Further Law Reform and Education Related to Real Estate

Deadline: 03/09/27

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations to further law-related reform and education about the real estate industry. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry before submitting a full grant application. Funding is intended to educate the public and professionals...

GrantWatch ID#: 180286

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 03/10/27

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and units of government for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations that work to improve the overall vitality and quality of life through their educational, soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 156348

Grants to Arkansas Agencies in Rural Areas for Development and Fire Protection Projects

Deadline: 03/11/27

Grants to Arkansas qualifying towns, cities, and communities in rural areas for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to improve local fire protection and emergency services and to support the construction and renovation of public buildings, community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177147

Grants to Washington and British Columbia Entities for Environmental Education

Deadline: 03/12/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington and British Columbia nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and community organizations for environmental education projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for range of initiatives, including but not limited to...

GrantWatch ID#: 177045

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Programs and Services to Benefit Senior Citizens

Deadline: 03/12/27

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit senior citizens. Funding is intended for services and activities in the following categories: nutrition, transportation, aquatics, health, wellness, and support services, social and recreational, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 177442

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Environment and Domestic Animals

Deadline: 03/12/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and municipalities for initiatives that benefit the natural environment and animals in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs that restore and conserve the environment, as well as for activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 194276

Grants to Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC Nonprofits for Financial Assistance

Deadline: 03/12/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for financial assistance. Funding is intended for organizations addressing this year's focus area of food insecurity. The purpose of funding is to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198125

Grants to Delaware Nonprofit Senior Centers to Provide Support for Transportation Services

Deadline: 03/12/27

Grants to Delaware nonprofit senior centers in eligible counties to provide support for transportation services. Eligible applicants run programs that address unmet needs of the local community which are not duplicated by other state-supported agencies. Requests w...

GrantWatch ID#: 223852

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting Underserved Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support services and programs that assist at-risk, neglected, and abused children, youth, and families. Funded activities must serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 143546

Grants to California Nonprofits to Provide End-of-Life and Bereavement Services in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 05/01/27 LOI Date: 03/15/27

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to provide end-of-life services and bereavement services in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding may be used for hospice care, professional development for end-of-life providers, fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 148707

Grant to an Indiana Nonprofit for Programs that Benefits Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grant to an Indiana nonprofit organization for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for creative activities that are responsive to community needs and that value partnerships and collaborative efforts. Preferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 152624

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects to benefit local youth under the age of 18 in eligible locations. Priority will be given to programs that address youth needs in the areas of mental health an...

GrantWatch ID#: 156939

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public organizations to enhance the local community in eligible locations. Focus areas include education, arts, community enhancement, and historic preservation. Eligible projects should benefit the communities inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 159244

Grants to Virginia Arts Organizations, CBOs, and Artists for Arts Programming in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Virginia arts and community-based organizations, and individual artists for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in a range of disciplines including music, visual arts, literature, dance, theater, media, film, and vide...

GrantWatch ID#: 168356

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Projects that Benefit R...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding may be used for public recreation and community beautification projects, projects that imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 170764

Grants and In-Kind Services to West Virginia Community Organizations for Projects to Improve W...

Deadline: 09/15/27 LOI Date: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia community organizations to support watershed improvement projects. Applicants are required to meet with staff at least six months before the application deadline. Funding is intended to encourage residents to work in partner...

GrantWatch ID#: 173410

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents of Eligible Communi...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools for projects and programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address community needs or problems in a wide range of focus areas. Eligible proposals must serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 180120

Grants to Texas Arts Nonprofits of Color to Promote Creativity and Build Capacity

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Texas established nonprofit arts organizations of color for programs and activities that advance creativity across the state. Funding is intended for operational support. The grant program aims to support arts organizations and promote the creative econo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180253

Grants to Texas Agencies and Mid-Sized Arts Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Texas government agencies and established mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations to strengthen operations and support capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of Texas. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 180255

Grants to Texas Large Arts Nonprofits and Agencies for General Operating Support

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Texas government agencies and large nonprofit arts organizations to strengthen operations and support capacity-building activities. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of Texas. Applications are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180256

Grants to Texas Local Arts Agencies for General Operating Support

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and local government arts agencies to strengthen general operations and support capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of Texas. Applications...

GrantWatch ID#: 180257

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Development Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 03/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community development projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs in a range of focus areas including arts and culture, animal welfare, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180835

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents in Eligi...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $1,500 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for communities in eligible counties. Priority funding is intended for programs and projects that benefit youth and involve outdoor activities. Eligible programs must se...

GrantWatch ID#: 192706

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Meet the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Previous grants have supported hospice programs, educational projects, fire departments, and ambulance services....

GrantWatch ID#: 194225
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