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

Explore 8,858 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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8,858 grants found

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Projects and Services that Benefit Disadvantaged Children

Deadline: 10/08/26 Conference Date: 09/22/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for projects, programs, and services to benefit children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist local organizations that provide for the welfare, development, or care of children and youth up to age 18. The pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 147296

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Individuals for Professional Development in the Heritage F...

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Washington nonprofit heritage and historical organizations and individuals in eligible regions to offset costs of professional development activities in the heritage sector. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 200520

Grants to Minnesota Schools and Individual Artists for Projects to Enhance Arts Access to K-12...

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Minnesota schools and individual artists to partner together for projects giving K-12 students in eligible locations arts access during the school day. Funding is intended to enhance the arts education opportunities available to students ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224768

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Improve Educational Systems

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to improve educational systems in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that help to strengthen public schools and early childhood education, address student emotional health, and enhance neighborhoods. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 166650

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Broadcasting, Journalism, and Media Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects that address critical societal issues. Funding is intended to raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental challenges. Program priorities include public broadcasting, investigative journ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179466

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Wildlife Protection and Conservation Activities

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based models that help to reduce suffering, lead to systemi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179468

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that focus on equal opportunity for all residents. Preference will be given to low-income and historically disenfr...

GrantWatch ID#: 179492

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Environmental Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants and in-kind support to New York nonprofit organizations for environmental projects in eligible regions. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects that emphasize the integration of systems and cross-s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179493

Grants, Loans, and In-Kind Support to Ontario Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Businesses for E...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants, loans, and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and businesses for activities that foster economic growth in eligible locations. Applicants should contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 190907

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for Services to Assist Cancer Patients

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $30,000 per year to Maine nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government entities, and other public nonprofit entities for services to assist cancer patients. Funding is intended to improve access to cancer care by addressing transpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 191999

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Local Women and Families

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that benefit local families. Funding is intended to support new projects or to expand and improve established programs. Priority will be given to activities and program...

GrantWatch ID#: 192224

Grants to Texas Entities to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Seniors

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, churches, and agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that address the needs of senior citizens. Areas of focus include aging in place, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192487

Grants to New Hampshire Organizations to Enhance State Tourism

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to New Hampshire organizations to enhance state tourism. Funding is intended to increase the number of tourists and their length of stay, and build an image of New Hampshire as a vacation destination throughout the year. Among other goals of the grant progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 196634

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Community Activities That Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for community organizing activities that engage and benefit underserved populations in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to incre...

GrantWatch ID#: 201291

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Promote Civic Participation and Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for activities that engage residents, promote civic participation, and advance positive change in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 201293

Grants to Idaho Agencies, Probation Officers, School and Medical Personnel, and Prosecutors to...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, government entities, probation officers, medical staff, and school personnel for programs that address child abuse and neglect. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of the administrative...

GrantWatch ID#: 205877

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Democracy and Social Justice

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance, promote social justice, and support democracy. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote an inclusive and sustainable society and advance full participation by all races, genders, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212650

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Environmental Activities and Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities that assist in keeping drinking water clean, protected, affordable, accessible, and managed as a public nece...

GrantWatch ID#: 212651

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Address Food Insecurity in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to address food insecurity and promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended to ensure that all residents have adequate nutritional security to support their health, growth, and well-being. Eligible ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 212652

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Promote Civic Involvement

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote civic involvement. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support the implementation of democracy with a focus on how voting can affect issues peopl...

GrantWatch ID#: 212653

Grants to British Columbia Arts Nonprofits, Tribes, and Publishers for Professional Opportunit...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to British Columbia arts and culture nonprofits, collectives, tribes, tribal governments, and book publishers for tours both within the province and beyond that will result in artistic and professional opportunities and exposure. New applicants must registe...

GrantWatch ID#: 215805

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities for Community Needs

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and faith-based entities for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address critical needs, including housing, education, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 218698

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and faith-based entities for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects such as building renovations, new construction, land acquisition, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 218699

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that benefit the community in eligible locations Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health, housing, environment, and quality of life. Eligible projects benefit the resid...

GrantWatch ID#: 218782

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for projects that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events that demonstrate the potential to generate strong overnight lodging business, build regional or national excitement, and promote th...

GrantWatch ID#: 223027

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization for Strides in Worldwide S...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization in recognition of tremendous strides in the area of worldwide security. The purpose of the award is to honor unique contributions in areas including technology, research publications, new initiati...

GrantWatch ID#: 223425

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Culture, Education, and Health Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit charitable organizations for projects related to culture, education, and health in eligible regions. Capital improvement projects are given priority. The purpose of the grant program is to support organizations that assist local residents....

GrantWatch ID#: 228436

Grants to Israel Corporations to Invest in Startup Companies

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Israel corporations to invest in startup companies. Funding is intended for investments in companies at the pre-seed and seed funding stages, with the goals of expanding the number of investments in Israeli technology companies. In addition to grant fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 230120

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Community Improvement Initiatives

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to improve the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community-led projects that are focused on community safety, culture, the environment, and neighborhood cleanliness. Eligible projects are located in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230228

Grants to Vermont Municipalities and Nonprofits for Water Quality Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Vermont municipalities, nonprofit watershed organizations, natural resource conservation districts, regional planning commissions, and other nonprofit organizations for water quality improvement projects in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230331

Grant to a New Jersey Nonprofit or Agency to Conduct Emergency Management Conferences

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

Grant to a New Jersey nonprofit organization, educational institution, or government agency to conduct emergency management conferences. Applicants must submit a concept paper before a full application. Funding is intended for conferences that address all hazards ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231720

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Address Needs in Local Communities

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities in eligible counties. Priority is given to activities that provide services for and address the needs of families, women, and children in the local community. Nonprofit organizations throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 232017

Grants to California Organizations, Schools, and Groups for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to California organizations, schools, and community groups for youth-led community service projects in eligible locations. Youth must be involved in all aspects of the projects and programs must be led by youth between the ages of 12-24. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 149869

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Children, Youth, and Families

Deadline: 11/02/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit children, youth, and families in eligible regions. Priority is for initiatives that serve those with the least opportunity and the greatest economic need. Funding is intended to provide pre-existing...

GrantWatch ID#: 181008

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Artist Residency Programs

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations, companies, IHEs, and municipalities for artist residency programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for sustainable programs for artists to interpret natural resources through the us...

GrantWatch ID#: 187312

Grants to Vermont, New York, and Quebec Entities to Preserve Local Heritage

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants to Vermont, New York, and Quebec nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, IHEs, and municipalities in eligible locations for projects to preserve local heritage. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal and obtain required registrations prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 192586

Grants to Missouri and Kansas Arts Nonprofits for Community Arts Programming

Deadline: 10/21/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants of $5,000 to Missouri and Kansas nonprofit arts organizations for arts programming that benefits local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support high-quality programs accessible to the public in disciplines that include theater, dance,...

GrantWatch ID#: 197884

Grants to Ontario Dance Artists, Groups, and Nonprofits for Presentations and Training

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Ontario professional dance artists, groups, collectives, and nonprofit organizations for the creation of dance presentations and for professional development. Funding is intended for the production, presentation, and development of live and virtual dance...

GrantWatch ID#: 154658

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Eligible projects must fall into one of the following funding priorities: increasing recreation opportuni...

GrantWatch ID#: 157363

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Glaucoma Studies

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers at nonprofit organizations and institutions for research that expands knowledge of glaucoma and addresses prevention and treatment. Funding is intended to help support studies that spearhead new research that co...

GrantWatch ID#: 162013

Grants to California Nonprofit Organizations for Programs Benefiting Residents

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs that inspire new ideas and address unfulfilled community needs. Funded activities must serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 162514

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Government, and Tribal Entities to Benefit Babies and Toddlers

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and government and tribal entities for projects and programs benefitting babies and toddlers from prenatal to age 3. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171932

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, Libraries, and IHEs for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local governments, K-12 schools, libraries, and institutes of higher education for arts and cultural activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Eligible proposals include but are not limited to projects for...

GrantWatch ID#: 175134

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects and programs, including those in the areas of social services, health, education, yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 176320

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits for Human Services Projects

Deadline: 11/13/26 LOI Date: 09/24/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations for projects that build organizational capacity and have a positive impact on local residents. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of hunger, homelessness, healthcare for the underserved,...

GrantWatch ID#: 176609

Grants to Colorado Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations for Community Betterment

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. New applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Focus areas include arts and culture, youth development and education, environment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179963

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Music Performances and Operations

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit music presenting and performing organizations for musical performances, operating support, and professional development. New applicants are required to create an account, and some applicants require approval prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 180259

Grants to California 4-H and FFA Programs for Agriculture-Based Projects

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to California 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) programs for agricultural projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that serve children and youth and that have an educational component. Eligible projects are those ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186412

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Women and Children...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, units of government, and faith-based organizations for projects that benefit women and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that enhance the lives of the women and chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 186469

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Educational Events that Promote Diversity and Inclusivity

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for events and activities that promote education, inclusiveness, and diversity in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational high-impact community events that are free and open to the public...

GrantWatch ID#: 194370
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