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

Explore 8,759 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 Minnesota Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit residents. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide shelter, food, and clothing; advance quality education, healthcare, and research; and enhance the quality o...

GrantWatch ID#: 145520
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Tribes, IHEs, and Libraries to Support Arts Programs

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, libraries, and schools in eligible regions for arts programming and operating expenses. Funding priorities include supporting local arts organizations, arts education programs, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147849
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofit Museums and Historical Societies for Operating Expenses

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit museums and county historical societies for general operating support. Funding is intended to promote the museum community and assist historical societies and museums that are not receiving funding from other state sources. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 148874
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Grants to USA and Japan Nonprofits for Projects that Address Shared Challenges

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for projects that address shared challenges. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that strengthen relations between the United States and Japan and that focus on problems faced by each of the two countries,...

GrantWatch ID#: 150594
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the areas of animal welfare, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 161983
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Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts to meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs, capital projects, equipment, capacity building, and direct services. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 169760
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Grants to Massachusetts School Districts and Collaboratives for Career Development Programs

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Massachusetts school districts, educational collaboratives, and charters for technical education and career development programs designed for secondary and post-secondary students. Applicants must pre-register before applying. Priority is given to distri...

GrantWatch ID#: 171037
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Grants to California and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Local Children and Youth

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to California and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local children and youth in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Applicants are encouraged to apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172387

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/15/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions to benefit eligible communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for proposals in the focus areas of education, human service...

GrantWatch ID#: 174068
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Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Legal Aid Services to the Financially Disadvantaged

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to provide legal services to the financially disadvantaged. First-time applicants are required to request access to the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that offer free civil legal assist...

GrantWatch ID#: 174476
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants and sponsorships to Indiana nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, schools, and chambers of commerce for projects and programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174643
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Address the Needs of Disadvantaged Residents

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of disadvantaged residents in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to assist families and individuals lacking access to human s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179026

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Improve the Health of Residents

Deadline: 09/25/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for programs that improve health outcomes for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full applicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 180609
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Grants to New York Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to New York nonprofit and faith based organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible communities. Preference is given to special projects that are non-recurring rather than campaigns that support general operational expenses. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 180795
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Grants to Texas Organizations and Agencies to Address Critical Needs in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $6,000 per year to Texas organizations and agencies to address community needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of food, shelter, clothing, health needs, education, and public safety. Programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 180830
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits to Respond to Community Needs

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations to meet community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to advance nonprofit initiatives that foster socially and economically thriving communities while addressing significant community needs or...

GrantWatch ID#: 181494
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In-Kind Training and Resources to USA Organizations to Advance Healing and Empowerment for Mar...

Deadline: 08/21/26

In-kind training, resources, and consultation services to USA organizations to advance healing and empowerment for marginalized youth. Funding is intended to expand programs that promote self-respect, self-awareness, and self-control for participants. Eligible app...

GrantWatch ID#: 184867

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline: 11/15/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for arts and cultural programs in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs that en...

GrantWatch ID#: 186124
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Grants to Michigan Organizations to Increase Fishing Opportunities

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and educational organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities to increase and enhance fishing opportunities. Funding is intended to improve current fishing sites and develop new sites in local fishing areas. Grants may be use...

GrantWatch ID#: 190599
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Enhance the Health and We...

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and educational institutions for programs that enhance the health and wellness of residents in the funding source's service areas. Funding is intended for activities and projects that advance the emoti...

GrantWatch ID#: 191911
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Women and Girls

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and initiatives that address the needs of women and girls and promote social change in eligible locations. Funding is intended for both programming and operating support, and for ongoing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192529
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Schools to Create Public Artwork

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up $30,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for public works of art. Funding is intended for the development and installation of a wide range of artwork to benefit local communities. All artwork must be fully ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 197523
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Churches, and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of $2,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, churches, and agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities that address community needs. Areas of interest include education, the environment, agriculture, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 198058

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/23/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that advance the idea of a sustainable community in the priority areas of workforce deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 200270
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Grants to Ontario Youth Organizations to Improve Programming for Youth

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Ontario youth organizations to improve programming and provide activities for youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance youth infrastructure, promote event participation, and advance continued education. Eligible programs serve the yout...

GrantWatch ID#: 204582

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont Entities for Forest-Based Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont government agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for projects related to the forest-based economy in eligible counties. Applicants must contact staff and submit a pre-application prior to applying. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207623
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Grants to Illinois Agencies for Winter Activities for the Public

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois municipalities, counties, townships, and other local governments for winter activities for the public in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support holiday light events throughout the funding source's service area. Activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 210115
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Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Public Railway Safety Education

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Indigenous groups, and transit authorities for activities to improve safety along the country's railway lines. Funding is intended to educate the public regarding the potential dangers o...

GrantWatch ID#: 212188

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont Entities for Economic Development

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, tribes, and state and local agencies for economic development projects in eligible regions. Applicants must contact staff and submit a pre-application prior to applying. Projects must t...

GrantWatch ID#: 212433

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont Entities for Transportation Industry Pro...

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribes for transportation industry-related research and demonstration projects in eligible counties. Applicants must contact staff and submit a pre-application ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213320
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Preserve Public Artwork

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and schools to conserve and preserve public artwork. Funding is intended to various types of artwork, including but not limited to murals, sculpture...

GrantWatch ID#: 215221
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of health, education, community development, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 215271

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/04/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI and new applicants must submit a questionnaire before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the impact areas of arts, culture, and h...

GrantWatch ID#: 216720

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits Serving Vulnerable Children and Families for Operating Support

Deadline: 09/18/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to meet the needs of marginalized and vulnerable residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an initial proposal prior to applying. Focus areas include education, fina...

GrantWatch ID#: 216757
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Researchers for Dravet Syndrome Res...

Deadline: 08/21/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career MD and PhD researchers to conduct investigations on Dravet syndrome. Awardees will also be considered for an additional award for postdoctoral excellence. Funding is intended for projects that address the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218482
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Large-Scale Dravet Syndrome Research

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit academic and research institutions for large-scale research projects related to Dravet syndrome. Funding is intended for research led by independent, established, and experienced rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 218549
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Dravet Syndrome

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit academic and research institutions for research projects related to Dravet Syndrome. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that investigate hypotheses related to addressing t...

GrantWatch ID#: 218550
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Clinical Dravet Syndrome Research

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit academic and research institutions for clinical research projects related to Dravet syndrome. Funding is intended for projects that address the needs of patients and focus on improvin...

GrantWatch ID#: 218551
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Researchers for Patient-Oriented Research

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with nonprofit academic and research institutions for patient-oriented research projects related to Dravet syndrome. Funding is intended for studies that involve direct i...

GrantWatch ID#: 218553
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Benefit Arts-Involved Women

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida woman-led or woman-focused organizations for projects that advance the arts for women in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support content creation in music, design, literature, and visual and performing arts as well as p...

GrantWatch ID#: 221069
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Grants to Tennessee Organizations to Increase Tourism in Their Communities

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Tennessee marketing, regional, and tourism organizations to increase tourism to their communities. Funding is intended to increase visitation, broaden the impact of marketing communication, and generate travel-related revenue. Tourism marketing efforts c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222595
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Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies for Short-Term Opioid Use Projects

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, school districts, and government agencies for projects related to opioid use. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for short-term and small-scale in...

GrantWatch ID#: 223160

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Melanoma Research

Deadline: 12/10/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit research and academic institutions for collaborative translational melanoma research projects. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for studies conduct...

GrantWatch ID#: 223388
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for community improvement projects in eligible regions. Previous grants have been awarded to cultural programs, schools, community action and neighborhood action committees, youth organizations, parks, and public librari...

GrantWatch ID#: 227696
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Grants to Washington Organizations to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Washington organizations and agencies for activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for special events, festivals, tourism facilities, and marketing projects. The grant program invests in community events and projects tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 229400
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Grants to Wisconsin Health Services to Improve Healthcare Outcomes

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Wisconsin clinics, hospitals, and schools to improve healthcare outcomes in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support new and creative ways of delivering healthcare through collaboration among communities, organizations, and different sectors. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 230221
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Use AI to...

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to employ AI to improve health worldwide. Eligible areas of interest include research, writing, policy analysis, funding new organizations, and supporting direct implem...

GrantWatch ID#: 230363
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit, For-Profit, or Institution...

Deadline: 08/21/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, or educational institution to better enforce export control laws. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230576
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Underserved

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the underserved in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and services that address the critical needs of local residents, as well as for operating a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231104
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Contract for Services to a Massachusetts Organization to Evaluate a Crisis Response Program

Deadline: 08/21/26

Contract for services to a Massachusetts organization to evaluate a community-led crisis response pilot program in eligible regions. The successful applicant will function as an independent evaluator, assessing and interpreting data and offering community oversigh...

GrantWatch ID#: 231123
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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.

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