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

Explore 8,737 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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8,737 grants found

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of projects carried out by volunteers. Areas of interest include education, community events, emergency funding, small capit...

GrantWatch ID#: 217196

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Bee Science and Bee...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to £5,000 and grants of up to £30,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects related to bee science and beekeeping. Funding is intended for research activities, academic conferences, publication expenses, and ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 218579

Grants to Montana Nonprofits for Infrastructure Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations for infrastructure and other projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen the local community through a range of ongoing or one-time projects. All applicant organizations mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 218608

Grants to California and Colorado Nonprofits for Social and Educational Programs that Improve ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California and Colorado nonprofit organizations for social and educational programs that improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include low-income healthcare, homelessness, alleviating hunger, and providing scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 218777

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Support Peace Initiatives and the Env...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to support innovative projects focusing on the environment and peace initiatives. Funding is intended for small or emerging organizations that lack support from other sources. Areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 218841

Grants to North Carolina CBOs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to North Carolina community-based organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Previously funded projects provided care for sick and elderly residents, improved living conditions, helped provide food for the hungry...

GrantWatch ID#: 218866

Grants to Rhode Island and Massachusetts Entities for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Rhode Island and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, tribal entities, and institutions of higher education for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants are advised to complete required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 219010

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Address the Educational, Medical, and Critical ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and activities that address the educational, medical, and critical needs of children. Priority is given to organizations that assist victims of trafficking, the homeless, and the foster and orph...

GrantWatch ID#: 219274

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Students from Indian Reservations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit students from Indian reservations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support schools whose students are Native American youth from Indian reserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 219425

Grants to Massachusetts Organizations for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: cultural and educational programs for adults and children. Programs must also relate...

GrantWatch ID#: 219499

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended for capital needs and special projects in the following focus areas: education, health, human services, public or society...

GrantWatch ID#: 220131

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for a Wide Range of Activities to Benefit ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for a wide range of activities to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programs in the following focus areas: environment/animals, religion, education, arts, culture, and humanitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 220167

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, IHEs, Libraries, and Churches for Charitable Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, IHEs, libraries, and churches for charitable activities in eligible regions. Focus areas include education, environment and animals, health, human services, religion, public and societal benefit, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220186

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support a Range of Charitable Activ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support a range of charitable activities. Funding is intended to support programs in the following focus areas: religion, education, arts, culture, and humanities, human services, and health. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220200

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Initiatives to Benefit the Local Commu...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support programs in the following focus areas: religion, the environment, animals, human services, arts, culture, and humanities...

GrantWatch ID#: 220307

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for organizations that address the focus areas of community development, education, health, children, and community insecurities such as basic needs, ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 220496

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for environmental protection activities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220768

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Enhance the Well-Being and Sustainability of the Local Community

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to enhance the well-being and sustainability of the local community in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Focus areas include youth, environmental resil...

GrantWatch ID#: 220855

Grants to Kansas Agencies to Develop Community Centers

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas local government agencies to promote the development of new community centers. Applicants must submit a pre-application and hold a public hearing before applying. New applicants must contact program staff before submitting the pre-application. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 221157

Grants to Alberta Community Organizations and Local Sports Associations to Encourage Participa...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta community organizations and local sports associations to encourage participation in hockey. Funding is intended to establish a program or event that will help local children get active. The purpose of the grant programs is to reta...

GrantWatch ID#: 221387

Grants to Minnesota Arts and Other Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $18,000 to Minnesota qualifying arts and other nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for arts activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for creating, producing, and presenting at least two arts-related activities....

GrantWatch ID#: 221733

Grants to USA Charitable Organizations in Multiple States and Locations for Activities Benefit...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA charitable organizations in multiple states and locations for activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support impactful programs in the areas of housing assistance, military and veterans assistance, medical research and aid,...

GrantWatch ID#: 221909

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Museums, and IHEs for Youth Engineering and Science Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, science centers, museums, and institutions of higher education for engineering and natural science programming that benefits young people. Particular emphasis is placed on programs that encourage underrepresented groups to...

GrantWatch ID#: 222157

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Schools, and Districts for Agricultural Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, schools, and school districts for programs and projects that promote agriculture. Funding is intended to assist organizations that are educating their workforce or the public about ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222340

Loans to New Mexico Nonprofits and For-Profits to Increase the Availability of Commercial Spac...

Deadline: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Loans to New Mexico nonprofit and for-profit entities to increase the availability of commercial spaces within the state. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to attract businesses to the state, and priori...

GrantWatch ID#: 222372

Loans to New Mexico Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address the Housing Shortage

Deadline: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Loans to New Mexico nonprofit and for-profit entities to address the housing shortage within the state. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is available for construction and infrastructure activities. The purpose of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222373

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribal Entities for Environmental and Socia...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public schools, and tribal entities for environmental projects and social justice activities. Funding is intended to support community land programs that increase...

GrantWatch ID#: 222959

Grants to Alberta Pet Rescue Nonprofits for Animal Rescue and Adoption Services in Eligible Lo...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Alberta nonprofit pet rescue organizations for animal rescue and adoption services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and initiatives that support medical and dental care, pet identification, and behavior training cla...

GrantWatch ID#: 223079

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Promote Education, Social Justice, and Community Sustaina...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, diversity, equity, and inclusion; and community sustainability. The grant prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 223087

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Youth, Health, Education, Equity, and Safety Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for community projects. Applicants must submit a preliminary form prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of health, education, equity, and safety, and youth empowerment. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 223095

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, social services, health, civic, and arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223149

Grants to Alberta Community Groups in Eligible Locations for Community Engagement Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta community groups, societies, and associations in eligible locations for community engagement projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to foster social connections and strengthen communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 223174

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Cultural Organizations, Museums, Archives, and Librar...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International cultural organizations, museums, archives, historic houses, and libraries for activities to advance awareness of collections conservation. Funding is intended for programs and projects that assist underresou...

GrantWatch ID#: 223404

Grants to Texas Charities for Music, History, or Medical Projects and Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Texas charities for projects and programs related to music, history, or medical matters in eligible counties. Funding is intended for specific programs and projects that will provide medical services, preserve local history and cultural heritage, and inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 223714

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Low-Cost and Advanced Antigen Tests

Deadline: 02/11/28 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International commercial, academic, and nonprofit organizations to develop low-cost and advanced antigen tests. This is a competition that consists of two parts, the second of which requires a Letter of Intent to be submitted prior to a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223884

Grants to Utah Nonprofits for Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for community housing projects. Applicants must obtain required approvals prior to applying. Funding is designed to support and advance charitable initiatives and philanthropic efforts that are directly connected to housing-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 224075

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Promote Educational Opportunities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to promote educational opportunities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support engaging educational programs for all students, within the focus areas of STEM topics, literacy, and career readiness. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 225115

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations for Initiatives to Serve Financially Vulnerable Individ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to serve financially vulnerable individuals. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: workforce development, fighting hunger, education, and supporting veterans by a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225434

Grants to West Virginia Family Physicians and Researchers for Projects Related to Family Pract...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia family physicians and researchers affiliated with residency programs and family practice organizations, departments, and offices for projects related to family practice medicine. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225721

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Faculty of Academic Institutions for Workshops, Confe...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty members of academic institutions for workshops, conferences, and seminars that increase understanding of Chinese society and culture. Funding is intended to support research related to Chinese studi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225856

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Projects and Activities to Benefit Local Communities in Eli...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational and charitable programs and events with a potential benefit to area residents and the entire community. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 225946

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community benefit projects in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to be used for charitable purposes, including but not limited to fire and medical equipment; distribution of clothing, food, shelter, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225965

Grants to Indiana Agencies, Individuals, Schools, and Nonprofits for Community Service Project...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana agencies, individuals, schools, and nonprofit organizations for community service projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for education, youth programs, emergency services, and other community-based programs that impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 226089

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligible R...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas. The goal of the funding program is to improve the quality o...

GrantWatch ID#: 226101

Grants to Indiana Nonprofit Organizations, Clubs, Classes, and Groups for Community Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, clubs, classes, and groups for community projects serving eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities and programs that foster a stronger and brighter future for local communities. Eligible applicants mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226119

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations in multiple states for initiatives to benefit the community. Funding is intended for local organizations to implement projects that will improve the lives of p...

GrantWatch ID#: 226172

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Address Community Needs Exacerbated by ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to address community needs exacerbated by COVID-19. Areas of focus include scientific education, local community support for underserved populations, and promoting access to public healthcare. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 226272

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Schools for Initiatives to Improve the Lives of Reside...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and schools for initiatives to improve the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational and charitable projects and programs. Preference is to provide funding for speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 226426

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Develop Computational Systems for...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to develop computational models and datasets related to biomedical research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 226491

Grants to Ohio Individuals Affiliated With Faith-Based Entities to Promote Well-Being

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ohio individuals affiliated with faith-based entities, parishes, and schools to promote spiritual and physical well-being. Funding is intended for projects related to education and formation, sabbaticals, and retreats. The grant program a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226552
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