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

Explore 8,965 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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8,965 grants found

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Individuals for Community Events and Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to Michigan nonprofit organizations and individuals for community events and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. The grant program is intended to provide financial and volunteer support for cultural a...

GrantWatch ID#: 214648

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: arts and culture, education, environment, help...

GrantWatch ID#: 214671

Grants to USA Organizations for Lighting for Recreational Areas in Underserved Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA organizations for lighting for recreational areas in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve the health and development of children by making sports pitches more accessible and safer and extending the number of hours that children and...

GrantWatch ID#: 214776

Loans to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Cooperatives, and Agencies to Assist with Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812

Grants to New York Organizations for Youth-Led Projects that Address Climate Change

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives that address climate change. Funding is intended to support innovative projects led by at least two youths ages 15 to 24. Projects should address topics such as the en...

GrantWatch ID#: 215058

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of animal welfare, education, environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 215296

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Nonprofits to Promote Sports and Professional Development in...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $2,000 to Alberta athletes, coaches, sports groups, and nonprofit organizations to promote participation in athletic programs or to host sporting events that will benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 215391

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Religious Institutions for Innovative Communi...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and religious institutions for programs and projects that benefit local communities across the state. The purpose of the grant program is to develop promising new ideas that can be utilized by ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 215732

Grants to Washington Artists, Arts Organizations, and Groups for Arts and Culture Initiatives

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Washington individuals, groups, and arts, business, and community organizations for arts-related initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events and programs that are free for local residents and visitors. The goal of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 215814

Grants to Ontario Tribes and Nonprofits to Promote Sustainability in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, charities, and qualified donees for programs that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that help promote sustainability, reconciliation...

GrantWatch ID#: 215861

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents and reinforce local government activities. Eligible organizations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215923

Grants to Kansas Entities for Initiatives to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Kansas entities for initiatives that enhance the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help support programs and projects that benefit local residents, promote the organization's mission, and make a positive contribution to county's wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 215975

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Help Communities Thrive and Grow

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help communities thrive and grow. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: handwashing, infant development, feminine hygiene, oral care, and creating healthy and clean places to live. Please ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216075

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Businesses, and Researchers for Long-Range Scie...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, businesses, and researchers for long-range science and technology projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects that will bene...

GrantWatch ID#: 216100

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Music Projects Addressing Social Injustice and Inequity

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grant of $10,000 and additional smaller grants to USA nonprofit organizations that address inequity and social injustice through music. Funding is primarily intended to support performance-based and educational activities. Both operating support and specific proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 216489

Grants to Canada Charities to Support the Physical and Mental Health of Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Canada registered charities to support the physical and mental health of residents across Canada. Funding is intended for a broad range of areas including women's health, at-risk youth, substance abuse, autism, nutrition, geriatrics, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216525

Grants to Minnesota Training Providers for Healthcare Training

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota training sites, teaching programs, and institutions to promote clinical healthcare training. Funding is intended to support training that advances primary care and oral health. Clinical training hours can be in settings outside of the hospital ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216795

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance Rural Community Life

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to enhance rural community life. Applications from nonprofits that focus on community opportunities and resources will be prioritized. The int...

GrantWatch ID#: 216804

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the following focus areas: culture and the arts; children and youth development; community building; the environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 216847

Grants to California Nonprofits to Support Cancer Research and Youth Initiatives

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California qualifying nonprofit organizations for research and youth initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs, as well as capital and operating expenses. Focus areas include cancer research and enhancement of the edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216871

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the focus areas of homelessness, veterans, and STEM education. Eligible organizations must operate in and serve the communities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216945

Sponsorships to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Local Events in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/30/26

Sponsorships to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote local events in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to educate the public about the importance of maritime commerce, advance international trade, and provide recreati...

GrantWatch ID#: 217166

Grants to Massachusetts and New Hampshire Nonprofits for Human Services Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations for human services projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas and can be used for general operating support, programming, and capacity-buildin...

GrantWatch ID#: 218842

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects in Handicrafts and the Applied Arts

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects related to handicrafts and the applied arts. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, including exhibitions, demonstrations, travel, teaching and study, community awareness, mate...

GrantWatch ID#: 218854

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Programming

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for educational programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that promote and support lifelong learning and higher education. The Foundation limits awards to nonprofit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218860

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Arts, Education, Health, Welfare, and Open Space Preservatio...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for charitable community projects and services in eligible counties. Focus areas for funding include arts, education, health, welfare, and the preservation of open spaces. Grants are rarely made to agencie...

GrantWatch ID#: 218907

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Help Young People Complete Their Education

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to help young people succeed in school. Funding is intended to support young men and women who face barriers and challenges to stay in school and graduate. Eligible organizations focus their efforts on...

GrantWatch ID#: 218908

Grants to California Organizations for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California organizations for environmental protection activities in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive access to the grant application. The purpose of the grant is to protect the natural resources and land ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218994

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and initiatives that address critical community needs. Eligible initiatives include those addressing the environment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219017

Grants to Iowa and Minnesota Entities to Strengthen Rural Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota and Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, agencies, and emergency service providers for programs and activities that help to strengthen rural communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 219135

Grants to Pennsylvania Organizations for Activities to Benefit Youth and Children

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania public and private organizations for activities to benefit youth and children in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that support education, offer career guidance, provide role models, teach life skills, and increase self-c...

GrantWatch ID#: 219194

Grants to Ohio Organizations for Projects and Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/31/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio organizations in eligible regions for projects and initiatives to benefit the community. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding areas of interest include the environment, education, science, and community...

GrantWatch ID#: 219252

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Charitable Activities

Deadline: 12/31/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for charitable projects and activities. Applicants must submit a preliminary application before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support causes that can potentially promote long-term social change in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219256

Grants to Massachusetts Agencies and Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts government agencies and nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to increase access to and engagement with the community, and remove barriers to community-based...

GrantWatch ID#: 219575

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Individuals, and For-Profits for Community Events

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, individuals, and for-profit entities for community events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase tourism, promote economic development, and attract visitors. The grant aims to support event organizers in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219627

Grants to California Nonprofit and Tribal Entities for Infrastructure Improvements

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit entities and tribally designated housing entities for capital improvements in housing projects. All applicants must meet with the department before applying. Improvements can include street, road, and bridge constructi...

GrantWatch ID#: 219895

Grants to California Nonprofits and Tribal Entities for Housing Development

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and Tribal entities for housing development projects. All applicants must meet with the department before applying. Funding is in the form of long-term loans for rehabilitation, new construction, and conversion of non-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 219896

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Community Betterment Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Previous grants have assisted nonprofits in the focus areas of social services, education, health, arts and humanities, and the environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 219900

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Initiatives to Benefit Vulnerable Po...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit vulnerable populations. Funding is intended to support residents in need and charitable organizations. Special consideration will be given to projects that provide educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 220149

Grants to Florida Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for a Range of Initiatives to Benefit Resid...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for a range of initiatives to benefit residents. Funding is intended to support programs in the following focus areas: health, religion, public or society benefit, the environment, animals, human serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 220169

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Charitable Activities in Health, Human Services, and Educati...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for charitable, religious, and benevolent programs and projects in eligible counties. The purpose of the grant program is to support activities in the focus areas of health, human services, and education....

GrantWatch ID#: 220174

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Benefit Young Men

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to benefit young men. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the program areas of education, health, and human services. The goal of the grants is to address the needs of men under the age of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220192

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs to benefit residents. Funding is intended to support programs in the following focus areas: international and foreign affairs, public and society benefit, environment, animals, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 220207

Grants to California Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support a range of activities in the following program areas: education, the environment, animals, and human services. Special preference will be given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220211

Grants to Virginia and West Virginia Nonprofits for Animal Care and Protection Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia and West Virginia nonprofit organizations for animal welfare programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to prevent cruelty to animals and support the care and protection of animals in the local region. Organizations must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220243

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Support a Range of Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to support a range of community benefit activities. Funding is primarily intended to promote the health of children and animal welfare. Proposals must be in the program areas of environment, animals, public and society be...

GrantWatch ID#: 220244

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support the Jewish Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support the Jewish community. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following program areas: public/society benefit, health, arts, culture, and humanities, environment/animals, relig...

GrantWatch ID#: 220252

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs to Benefit Vulnerable Youth...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to benefit vulnerable youth and their families. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: education and human services. Applicants must benefit residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 220267

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programs in the following focus areas: environment, animals, religion, health, arts, culture, and humanities, public and society benefit, ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 220336

Grants to Missouri and Texas Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Citizens of Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Missouri and Texas nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit citizens of eligible locations. Funding may be requested for both general and project support. Areas of interest include human services, public interest, the arts, health, the environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 220763
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