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

Explore 8,970 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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8,970 grants found

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

Grants to USA Organizations in Eligible Regions for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations, schools districts, and schools for community benefit programs and events in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 172041

Grants to Montana and British Columbia Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana and British Columbia charitable nonprofits to improve the quality of life for residents in areas where the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must submit an eligibility review, and Canadian organizations must submit an LOI, before...

GrantWatch ID#: 172072

Grants to Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota Nonprofits for Community Programs to Benefit Loc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for a broad range of activities to benefit communities within the funding source’s service area. Program areas include education, arts and culture, resource conservation, health and human serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 172166

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, and faith-based and government entities for capital funding and community programming in eligible locations. Eligible uses of funds include projects focused on youth, women and children, providing essential ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172167

Grants to Idaho Individuals, Agencies, and Organizations for Activities that Benefit Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho individuals, government agencies, and organizations to benefit veterans throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs that serve veterans, including equipment purchases, career training programs, and ceremonies. Preference ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172179

Awards to New Mexico Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Exceptional Conduct in Busine...

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards to recognize New Mexico nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for exceptional business and ethical conduct. Awards are available in four different categories. Eligible nominees are those that set high ethical standards and encourage ethical b...

GrantWatch ID#: 172349

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Individuals for Community Enrichment Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, individuals, groups, school districts, and municipalities in eligible regions for projects that enrich the local community. Funding is intended for projects or programs that demonstrate extensive community impact. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 172362

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Services to Benefit Vulnerable Children and Families

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit vulnerable children and families. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Program focus areas include basic needs, workforce readiness, out-of-school educational opportuniti...

GrantWatch ID#: 172551

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source and submit an LOI prior to applying. Areas of focus include education, economic vitality, health and wellbeing, and community engagement...

GrantWatch ID#: 172643

Grants to New York and New Jersey Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs in the following six focus areas: arts and culture, youth and families, public policy, employment, health, and education. Eligible applicants are located in New York City ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172764

Grants to Multiple USA States and England Nonprofits and Schools in Eligible Locations for Edu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Texas, California, Washington, DC, and England nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible locations for programs to improve education in disadvantaged communities. The purpose of the program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 172940

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits For Programs to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Residents in El...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the health and well-being of local residents in eligible areas. Eligible programs should be designed to increase economic, social, and environmental equity by addressing the social determinants of heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 173232

Grants to Ohio Public and Private Marinas and Vessel Facilities for Projects that Improve Wast...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio public and private marinas and vessel facilities for construction projects that improve waste disposal systems for boaters. Priority will be given to projects that are located within one of the following areas: waters with significant recreational v...

GrantWatch ID#: 173235

Grants to Maryland Schools for Arts Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants up to $5,000 to Maryland schools for arts programming that benefits students in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts enrichment activities that expose students to a variety of art forms and cultures during regular school hours. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 173248

Grants to Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible counties to benefit local children. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of social services, healthcare, education, arts and culture, and other community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173252

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Residents of Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents of eligible communities. Certain applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for activities that fall into the focus areas of commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 173253

Grants to New York, Vermont, and Quebec Watershed Nonprofits for Professional Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to New York, Vermont, and Quebec nonprofit watershed organizations in eligible locations for professional training and capacity-building opportunities. Funds may be used for expenses such as registration fees, meals, travel, and accommodations...

GrantWatch ID#: 173337

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities in eligible regions for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of health and wellness, educational attainment, leadership and civi...

GrantWatch ID#: 173439

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and IHEs for Projects that Reduce Traffic A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and IHES for activities that reduce traffic accidents and improve road safety. Applicants must contact the funding source and are advised that required registrations must be completed prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 173502

Grants to Utah Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations and governmental units for projects and programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support activities in the following areas of focus: education, arts and culture, health and wellness, community, and preser...

GrantWatch ID#: 173527

Grants to South Dakota Organizations to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and tribes for new and existing programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents. New applicants must register and all applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Programs may fal...

GrantWatch ID#: 173528
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