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

Explore 8,966 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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8,966 grants found

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Local Cultural and Historical Programming

Deadline: 08/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and municipal government agencies in eligible regions to support local cultural and historical programming. Funding is intended for specific arts-related or history-related projects or for operating and...

GrantWatch ID#: 173543

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that emphasize family interests, such as nature and youth. Grants can be used to support programs and project...

GrantWatch ID#: 175392

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Cancer Patient Support Programs

Deadline: 08/15/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for cancer patient support programs and activities that benefit people in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Eligible applicants serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197733

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Hospitals for Programs that Address Comm...

Deadline: 08/15/27

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas includin...

GrantWatch ID#: 205540

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Services to Promote Smoking Cessation

Deadline: 08/15/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for activities that support the health and health crisis prevention of older adults and young people in eligible locations. Funding is intended for services and programs that promote smoking cessation, with a focus on tre...

GrantWatch ID#: 211460

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 08/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for general operating support, demonstration programs, and program support. Projects and programs must benefit the community through learning opportunities, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 221787

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Support the Inclusion of Undergraduate Students in Scient...

Deadline: 08/18/27

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

Grants to Virginia and North Carolina Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Needy Children

Deadline: 09/01/27

Grants to Virginia and North Carolina nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to benefit needy children and youth in eligible regions. Preference will be given to organizations that can supply matching funds. Grants are awarded for special projects and...

GrantWatch ID#: 218922

Grants to Illinois Nonprofit Organizations and Agencies for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/30/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for arts activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of art, theater enrichment and education, music, and visual a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179302

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Creative Music Education Activities

Deadline: 09/30/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and religious organizations for innovative music education activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support music making and learning activities that provide cre...

GrantWatch ID#: 184642

Opportunity for Texas Entities to be Listed on a Performing Arts Roster

Deadline: 01/31/28

Opportunity for Texas nonprofit organizations, individuals, IHEs, and businesses providing performing arts to be listed on a state roster of available performers. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible disc...

GrantWatch ID#: 154121

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Arts Organizations to Support General Operations

Deadline: 04/03/28

Grants to Alberta nonprofit arts organizations to support general operations. New applicants must contact the funding source at least three months before the deadline. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to payroll, programs, promotions, and administrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 178341

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations to Advance Immigrant Welfare

Deadline: 04/26/28

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that assist immigrants and specifically address immigrant related issues. Priority is given to organizations that create innovative solutions for victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and unaccompan...

GrantWatch ID#: 157409

Grants to Alberta Performing Arts Nonprofits for Programs, Maintenance, and Administration

Deadline: 11/01/28

Grants to Alberta professional performing arts nonprofits for operating support in the areas of programming, administrative services, and maintenance. First-time applicants must contact program staff and create an account prior to applying. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153746

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Reduce Social Inequality and Promote Environmental Solutions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to reduce social inequality and promote environmental solutions. Eligible programs will address the areas of racial, economic, and environmental justice, including addressing wealth gaps, access to capital, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 123756

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit Charitable Organizations to Impact Public Policy on a Varie...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit charitable organizations to impact public policy on a variety of national and international issues. In previous years, grants have been awarded for general operations and project support to think tanks, national councils, judicia...

GrantWatch ID#: 125864

In-Kind Donations to USA Schools and IHEs in Multiple States to Advance Digital Equity for Stu...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of technology and internet service to USA schools, colleges, and universities in multiple states to advance digital equity for students. Eligible applicants are located in the funding source's service area in the following states: Alabama, Alaska...

GrantWatch ID#: 126950

Grants to Minnesota Arts Organizations in Eligible Regions to Support General Operations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions to support general operations. Funding may be used to cover operating expenses such as equipment purchase, salaries and staffing, facilities and maintenance, or other administrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 128978

Grants to Florida Organizations and Individuals for Projects Promoting Sustainability

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Florida organizations and individuals in eligible locations for projects that promote sustainability. Funding is intended to support projects that are relevant to community priorities, such as economic and social revitalization, public heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 129633

In-Kind Marketing Services to Florida Nonprofits for Communications Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of print and marketing services to Florida nonprofit organizations for communications projects in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to help recipient organizations achieve their marketing goals. Eligible organizations must be located i...

GrantWatch ID#: 129753

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana schools, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in focus areas of education, health, charitable service, community improvement, cultural affairs...

GrantWatch ID#: 130114

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

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the Jewish community in eligible locations. Previous grant recipients must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of education...

GrantWatch ID#: 130770

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Improve Communities and Neighborhoods in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities and promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of community revitalization, economic and educational opportunity, and public ...

GrantWatch ID#: 130997

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Medical Procedures to Benefit Rescue Animals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies for medical procedures to benefit rescue animals and place them for adoption. Funding is intended for procedures that will benefit animals who have suffered abuse or neglect. The purpose ...

GrantWatch ID#: 132697

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and agencies for initiatives to benefit families, children, and communities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include early care ...

GrantWatch ID#: 133552

Grants to Ohio Non-Profits, Schools, and IHEs for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, academic institutions, and schools for programs that address drug abuse and behavioral health problems in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that promote social conne...

GrantWatch ID#: 133830

Grants to Massachusetts For-Profit and Nonprofit Employers for Staff Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts for-profit and nonprofit employers for training and workforce development programs for newly hired and incumbent full-time and part-time workers. Funding is intended for activities that address job growth and increase the abilities or oppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 134817

Grants to California Child and Adult Care Centers to Provide Participants With Healthy Meals a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, licensed adult day care centers, child care centers, and after-school programs to supply nutritious meals and snacks. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. The purpose...

GrantWatch ID#: 134908

Grants to Iowa Schools for Archery Programs to Benefit Students

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa schools for athletic programs to benefit students. Funding is intended to support schools that purchase equipment needed to conduct international-style target archery programs in physical education classes for students in grades 4-12. Funding may be...

GrantWatch ID#: 135069

Grants to Virginia Local Governments to Support Forestry and Agriculture Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 to Virginia's local governments to support local farmers and forest land owners, and to foster agriculture and forestry businesses. Funding is intended to promote collaboration between local governments and the agricultural and forestry com...

GrantWatch ID#: 135484

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Human Services and Education Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, political and state subdivisions, and public IHEs in multiple states to benefit residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of education and basic human needs. Eligible applicants must be located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 136763

Sponsorships to California Organizations for Events, Activities, and Trainings to Benefit Youn...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to California organizations for events, activities, and trainings in eligible regions that benefit young children ages 0-5 and their families. Funded activities are those in the areas of family education events, fundraising events, community events, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 136974

Grants to North Dakota Agencies for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota nonfederal political subdivisions for energy efficiency and conservation improvement projects in eligible regions. Eligible projects include HVAC upgrades, insulation, weather sealing, solid waste management, and lighting installation in pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 137098

Grants to Washington Entities, Organizations, and Individuals to Increase Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington entities, organizations, and individuals in eligible locations to promote local tourism. Funding is intended for events and projects that attract out-of-county visitors. Grant funds may be used for advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distri...

GrantWatch ID#: 137611

Grants to New York Owners of Emergency Shelters for Facility Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York owners and operators of emergency shelters for facility improvements. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, repairs, safety upgrades, compliance fixes, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and flooring. Emergency shelters must be lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 138264

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Communities Around the World

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that positively impact people around the world and their communities. Support is primarily given to programs in the areas of architecture and the arts, education, empowering underserved communities, worker's rig...

GrantWatch ID#: 138286

Grants to California Individuals and Performing Arts Organizations to Meet Immediate Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to California individuals and performing arts organizations serving eligible locations to address urgent needs. Funding is intended for opportunities requiring immediate support and/or for short-term programs and projects. Eligible programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 138785

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Programs and Services to Improve the Well-Being of Local Resi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations for programs and services to improve the well-being of local communities, families, and individuals in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Proposed ...

GrantWatch ID#: 139064

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Respond to Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government entities, and state-supported educational institutions to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to respond to local needs and opportunities. Eligible applicants are orga...

GrantWatch ID#: 139887

Grants to California Nonprofits to Enhance the Lives of Families and Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that benefit families and youth in the community. Special emphasis is placed on underserved and at-risk populations and the issues of health, education, and sports. Prop...

GrantWatch ID#: 139979

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, NGOs, and Tribes for Environmental and Recreational Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and Indian tribes for collaborative recreational and environmental stewardship activities. Funding is intended for projects in focus areas such as public access, urban wildlife and their habita...

GrantWatch ID#: 140156

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals to Support Local Public Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, businesses, art societies and collectives, individuals, and community groups to support public events in eligible regions. Funding may be requested for core staging costs for single-day and multi-day events. Successful ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 140592

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that address issues of poverty and hunger and that have a substantial impact on the well-being of the community. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 141183

Grants to California Nonprofit and Educational Organizations to Promote Gardening and Horticul...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to California nonprofit and educational organizations in eligible regions to promote gardening and horticulture. The purpose of funding is to encourage interest in wildlife, landscape design, and agriculture. Eligible projects foster community...

GrantWatch ID#: 142009

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Improve Ocean Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for environmental sustainability initiatives to improve ocean health. Funding is intended to support programs that promote ocean stewardship, restore coastal ecosystems, and model best practices of sustainabi...

GrantWatch ID#: 142067

Grants to New York Agencies, School Districts, and Tribes for Projects that Prevent and Reduce...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York municipalities, county agencies, local public authorities, local benefit corporations, school districts, and Native American tribes for projects that prevent and reduce waste. Applicants are required to register and pre-qualify prior to submitti...

GrantWatch ID#: 142386

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Groups for Community Improvement Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, community groups, and neighborhood associations in eligible locations for community improvement projects. Funding is intended for activities that enhance local outdoor areas, recreation centers, and parks...

GrantWatch ID#: 142635

Grants to British Columbia Amateur Sports Organizations for Sporting Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia amateur sports organizations/individuals to support sporting events held in eligible locations. Eligible events may be provincial, regional, national, or invitational. Funding will be provided based on the number of event...

GrantWatch ID#: 142710

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Cultural Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and municipalities for programs in a range of focus areas that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that attract cultural heritage tourists to the region by creating a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 142888

Grants to Local California Agencies for Coastal Environmental Research and Planning

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California local governments and coastal jurisdictions to develop coastline plans or update existing plans. Funding is intended for research and planning projects that address issues including climate change and sea level rise. The purpose of the grant i...

GrantWatch ID#: 143254
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