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

Explore 8,941 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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8,941 grants found

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International grassroots nonprofit organizations and individuals to advocate for disadvantaged children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for small, innovative organizations that address the needs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167614

Grants to Alabama Jewish Youth for Trips to Israel and Jewish Leadership Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama Jewish youth to attend programs and trips in Israel or Jewish leadership programs in the United States. This grant offers financial aid to enable youth to attend identity-strengthening and educational programs located in Israel. Funding is also a...

GrantWatch ID#: 167654

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Tribes for innovative projects that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support programs to preserve the planet, strengthen the economy, or address poverty. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167656

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Initiatives to Benefit Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that benefit youth. Previously funded grants include the establishment of endowment scholarships at universities and other educational institutions. The Board seeks to grant funds to organizations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167659

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Projects to Enhance th...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible locations for projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for projects in the following focus areas: arts and culture, education, health, the...

GrantWatch ID#: 167660

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Public Entities to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and public entities to improve the quality of life for local residents. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of human services, civic and public affairs, arts and culture, health, and education. The Founda...

GrantWatch ID#: 167679

Grants to Tennessee Local Governments, Counties, and Cities for Capital and Infrastructure Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee local governments, counties, and cities for capital projects and infrastructure improvements in eligible communities throughout the state. Applicants must hold a public meeting prior to applying. Project types include public health and safety, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167683

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Schools in Eligible Locations to Rent Arts Venues

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and institutions of higher education in eligible locations for financial assistance to rent arts spaces, theaters, or galleries. Funding is intended for rentals that are used for an artistic or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167705

Grants to Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming Entities to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects or programs to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended for programs focused on K-12 education reform, aging, disabilities, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167711

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for a broad range of activities benefitting communities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Program areas include human services, education, health and medicine, and arts a...

GrantWatch ID#: 167763

Grants to Massachusetts and Vermont Organizations and Individuals to Engage Residents in Impac...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Massachusetts and Vermont nonprofit organizations, artists, volunteers, project organizers, and educators in eligible counties for impactful and meaningful community programs that relate to aspects of Jewish life. Priority will be given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 167793

Grants to Massachusetts Organizations to Benefit Children in Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that enhance the wellbeing of young residents. Funding requests may be made for new or existing projects and for ongoing projects or one-time needs. Funding is intended to benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 167962

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve Eye Care Services and Education and Str...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations to advance eye health care and education and to strengthen communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs that impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 168042

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies for projects that improve the health and well-being of residents in eligible areas. Certain applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 168360

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida nonprofit arts organizations for arts and cultural programs that serve the needs of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to assist organizations that provide professional arts programming, use professional artists, and have a tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 168408

Grants to Massachusetts Schools and Organizations for Gardening Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts schools and organizations in eligible locations for projects that involve gardening, plant science, ecology, or other related subject matter. Funding is intended for projects and activities that involve children. Eligible projects take plac...

GrantWatch ID#: 168633

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Programs and Projects Related to Health and Disease

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, including associations, hospitals, universities, and support groups, for innovative projects in the area of patient services and for charitable events related to healthcare and social services. Eligible projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 169063

Grants to Indiana Organizations for Projects that Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana organizations for projects benefitting communities in eligible locations. Some applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, arts and culture, environment, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 169142

In-Kind Donations of Equipment and Training to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Create...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of fruit trees, equipment, volunteer workers, and training to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government entities to create orchards in communal and public places. Funding is intended to improve the surrounding environment and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 169156

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal Communities for Mine Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario Aboriginal communities in eligible locations for exploration and development activities in the mineral sector. Applicants are required to contact program staff and register in the online system prior to submitting an application....

GrantWatch ID#: 169281

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal Communities and Organizations for Mineral Exploration Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario Aboriginal organizations and communities in eligible locations for projects related to mineral exploration. Applicants must register in the online application system prior to applying. Funding is intended to help Native communiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 169283

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal Organizations and Communities to Promote Involvement in the Minin...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal organizations and communities in eligible locations to promote involvement in the mining process. Applicants are required to register in the online system prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for communities located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169284

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Local Community and its Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the local community and for programs to support youth in eligible locations. Focus areas include education, recreation, community betterment, leadership, and economic growth. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 169575

Awards to Northwest Territories Individuals or Groups to Recognize Volunteer Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards of $1,000 to Northwest Territories individuals or groups of volunteers to recognize community-building efforts. Awards are intended to honor volunteers and groups who have worked to improve the quality of life in local communities. Awards are available in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 169669

Grants to Missouri Local Agencies with Small Populations to Promote Community Growth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri local government agencies and partnering businesses for infrastructure improvements to support local industry. Applicants must hold at least one public hearing before applying. Priority projects include water systems, sanitary sewage systems, st...

GrantWatch ID#: 169711

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects that Address Emergency Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California nonprofit organizations for activities that address emergency needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that assist organizations as they face a one-time, critical challenge. Eligible project examples...

GrantWatch ID#: 169716

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for a wide range of community benefit projects, programs, and services. Past grants have been awarded to organizations serving the community in the areas of seniors, education, animals, health, arts and culture, human...

GrantWatch ID#: 170007

Grants to California Organizations in Eligible Locations for Activities that Benefit Local Com...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California organizations in eligible locations to support a broad range of activities that benefit the local community. To qualify, the applicant must be able to demonstrate how the program or project will contribute to the community and help fulfill the...

GrantWatch ID#: 170164

Grants to Arkansas Schools for Trips to a History Museum

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Arkansas schools for history museum field trips. Applicants must contact the museum to schedule their field trip prior to applying for the grant. Funding is intended to enable students in grades 3-12 to participate in a guided tour and prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 170229

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Municipalities for Book Publication

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and municipalities to support efforts to produce and publish non-fiction books. Funding is intended for publications on the subjects of art, architecture and design; cultural history, the cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 170317

Grants to Montana Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for critical programs and services, as well as medical, educational, cultural, and civic projects. Priority will be given to...

GrantWatch ID#: 170321

Grants to Nebraska and Colorado Nonprofits for Programs Related to Education, Religion, and Co...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska and Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs related to education, religion, and community issues in eligible locations. Applicants will be asked to describe how they expect to use grant funding and to indicate whether funding will be for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 170404

Grants to Vermont Public and Private Boatyards and Marinas to Improve Transient Boating Facili...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Vermont public and private boatyards and marinas and public parks to support the installation or upgrade of transient boating facilities. Interested applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the renovation, construct...

GrantWatch ID#: 170462

Grants to Quebec Grassroots Organizations for Projects to Enhance the Quality of Jewish Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Quebec grassroots organizations for innovative projects to enhance the quality of Jewish life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that fall into the categories of education, social welfare, health, and culture. Organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 170467

Grants to Vermont Entities to Minimize Waste and Encourage Recycling

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Vermont municipalities, businesses, community groups, institutions, and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that minimize waste, encourage recycling and promote the reuse of materials. Funding is intended to support efforts that wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 170482

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Organizations for Programs to Benefit the Local Jewish Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas and Missouri organizations for programs to benefit the local Jewish community in eligible regions. New applicants should contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education, communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 170538

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of health, education, community development, and social services. Priority will be give...

GrantWatch ID#: 170730

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote and advertise local tourism events. Funding is intended to support tourism-related programs and products. The goal of the grant program is to develop local events for audiences from outside t...

GrantWatch ID#: 170890

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Capital Projects and Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and tribal governments for modest capital projects and expenses. Funding is intended to address capital needs and single-time investments that include, but are not limited to, construction projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 171101

Grants to Oklahoma Event Organizers for Marketing Activities that Promote Tourism in Eligible ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oklahoma organizers of events and conferences to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the marketing of events and activities that have the potential to attract visitors to the area and generate overnight hotel stays. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 171109

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Schools Areas for Programs to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and schools to meet local community needs in eligible locations. Funding may be requested for youth development and protection, arts and culture, healthcare, social services, civic and community, educational, and religiou...

GrantWatch ID#: 171114

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits for Programs to Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit community-based organizations to strengthen local communities and promote economic and cultural growth. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of arts and humanities, health and education, youth and senior cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 171121

Grants to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Pop...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit underserved community members within the funding source's service area. Focus areas include housing, education, employment, and other essential ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171171

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Events and Activities to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and individuals for events and activities to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support both new and existing projects. Eligible proposals enhance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171251

In-Kind Donations of Baseball Tickets to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of baseball tickets to Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Western Wisconsin nonprofit organizations that serve local families and youth. The purpose of this program is to provide disadvantaged youth with the opportunity to attend ba...

GrantWatch ID#: 171413

In-Kind Grants of Dumpsters for Litter and Waste Disposal to Florida Communities in Eligible L...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of dumpsters to Florida neighborhood and homeowner associations for community cleanup events in eligible regions. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. The grant program is intended to engage residents in commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 171424

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects, Activities, and Attend...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit arts organizations and government agencies for projects and activities and grants to organizations, agencies, and individuals to attend a professional arts conference. Funding is intended for initiatives to improve operations, enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 171460

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in the Areas of Human Services, Health, Education, and C...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable programs to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of human services, health, education, and children. The primary focus of funding is to benefit co...

GrantWatch ID#: 171975

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in states where the funding source has a business presence. The funder's focus areas are education, neighbors, and the workforce. Proposed activities must take place in specif...

GrantWatch ID#: 171999

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits in Eligible States and Provinces for Programs that Address...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for community initiatives, projects, and events in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the following areas of focus: community wellness, education, indigenous reconciliation, and safety. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 172039
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