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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 USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Support Health Conferences and Meetings

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for conferences and meetings related to improving health outcomes through patient-centered care. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The program encourages, but does...

GrantWatch ID#: 178599

Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations that work to promote education, health, and general civic or social betterment in eligible regions. Funding is also intended for disadvantaged women working as seamstresses or factory workers. Eligible applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 178713

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Underserved Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to benefit disadvantaged communities. Applicants requesting larger grants must submit an LOI prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to address the needs of underserved populations by supporting innovative...

GrantWatch ID#: 178788

Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to support activities that have a community impact in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the focus areas of economic development, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178822

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Projects and Activities that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts, culture, and humanities; community development; education; environment; health; human services; spiritual development...

GrantWatch ID#: 178875

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Activities that Enhance Social Well-Being and Economic De...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs to facilitate economic development and enhance social welfare in eligible counties. Priority will be given to programs in the areas of education, job training, health, human services, housing, community de...

GrantWatch ID#: 178885

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Environmental Projects and Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for environmental projects and activities in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 178951

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Schools for Community Services and Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana schools, and nonprofit and community organizations for services and projects to benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to support local philanthropic causes. Eligible applicants should serve residents in the service ter...

GrantWatch ID#: 179116

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Improve the Quality of Life for Local R...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding may be used for specific programs and projects related to the arts, education, cultural activities, community development, historical resou...

GrantWatch ID#: 179149

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address emerging and unmet needs. Eligible projects are those that directly benefit local residents. Proposed activities must benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 179181

Grants to Minnesota K-12 Schools and Community Colleges for Arts Projects, Events, Field Trips...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota K-12 schools and community colleges for programs that improve the art curriculum in educational institutions in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote artistic excellence by supporting special arts events and project...

GrantWatch ID#: 179204

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Government Entities to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and churches serving residents in eligible locations for projects and programs to benefit the community. Funding is intended for a wide range of community, charitable, educational, literary, scientific, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179316

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote arts and cultural activities. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and events that strengthen and develop the state's arts, cultural, and historical heritag...

GrantWatch ID#: 179341

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Activities that Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of empowerment and health and wellbeing. The program is currently availab...

GrantWatch ID#: 179346

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Provide Healthcare and Related Services to Residents in Eligi...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations to provide healthcare and related services to residents in eligible areas. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Past grants have funded free clinics, adult day care centers, health screening...

GrantWatch ID#: 179424

Grants to Florida Rural Counties to Improve Emergency Phone Hotline Services

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Florida rural counties for the installation and maintenance of emergency hotline systems that provide 911 and enhanced 911 service. Funding may be used for maintenance costs and equipment purchase or installation. The goal of this program is to ensure th...

GrantWatch ID#: 179687

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Activities that Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for activities and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programs within the focus areas of education, social services, health, recreation, arts and culture, and civic imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 179700

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the quality of life for state residents and their families. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179831

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects in the following areas of interest: arts and culture, education, history and historic preservation, and ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 179841

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Betterment

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and government agencies for projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Previous grants have supported beautification projects, renovations, preservation pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 179860

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Groups, and Individuals for Preservation Initiatives

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, public agencies, faith-based organizations, groups, and property owners for historic preservation projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the restoration, rehabilitation, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 179910

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of the arts, energy assistance for low-income individuals and families...

GrantWatch ID#: 179991

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Programs to Benefit Local ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, agencies, and school districts for programs to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in areas such as education, arts and culture, health, community and civic projects, child...

GrantWatch ID#: 180044

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended to support programs in a wide variety of focus areas, including healthy living, public safety, education, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 180173

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that promote the health and well-being of communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for proposals that fall within the following categories: hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 180282

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Improve Research Capacity and Healthcare Outcomes

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote healthcare outcomes and clinical effectiveness research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects that encourage active...

GrantWatch ID#: 180287

Grants to USA IHEs in New England States to Improve Teaching, Student Learning, and Affordabi...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut colleges and universities to improve undergraduate education. Funding is intended for initiatives to enhance teaching and learning practices and to encourage institutional cost c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180401

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations units of local government for projects and services to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that will have a positive impact on the local community. Eligible proposals benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180423

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Counties to Enhance the Quality of Life...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible counties. Applicants will be asked to describe the overall need that their organization and programs address and the population they serve. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180485

Grants to South Dakota Organizations for Events that Promote Tourism and Benefit the Community...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to South Dakota organizations for events that promote tourism and benefit the local community in eligible regions. Eligible events must be open to the public. Funding is intended for events, conventions, and tournaments that will ultimately be self-sustaini...

GrantWatch ID#: 180504

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education, health, recreation, human services, arts, culture, and the environment. Emphasis is plac...

GrantWatch ID#: 180561

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Groups, and Individuals for Charitable Community Proj...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, churches, groups, and individuals in eligible locations for charitable projects that address community needs. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180683

Grants to South Carolina Organizations to Promote Tourism and Benefit the Economy

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for economic development and tourism promotion in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that attract state, regional, and/or national audiences, generate overnight stays in local lodging facilities, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 180703

Grants to Montana Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for impactful projects and activities to enhance the quality of life for residents. The purpose of the program is to help create a r...

GrantWatch ID#: 180768

Grants to Wisconsin Youth Groups and Organizations for Child and Youth Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin youth groups and organizations for programming that benefits children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support youth-driven community programs as well as theater activities. Eligible groups are primarily com...

GrantWatch ID#: 180884

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Programs that Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for charitable programs and projects that aim to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for cultural, scientific, educational, and charitable purposes. Project p...

GrantWatch ID#: 180914

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the human condition. Requests for major capital projects and endowments, as well as support for administrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 180996

Grants to Kentucky Agricultural Producers, Nonprofits, and Collectives to Expand Agriculture W...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky agricultural producers, nonprofit organizations, and cooperatives to expand agriculture within the state. Priority funding will be given to BIPOC, female, limited-resource, and small acreage farmers as well as farmers located in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181249

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits and Community Groups for Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit arts organizations and community groups for projects in various arts disciplines. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Areas of focus include visua...

GrantWatch ID#: 181505

Grants to Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Families in Need

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to benefit disadvantaged youth and families in eligible communities. Funding is intended to enrich the lives of young people and families challenged with ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 181549

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Residents and Improv...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that enhance the local quality of life, address ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181690

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Programs that Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs with a charitable focus that seek to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Applicants should contact staff prior to applying. Priority is given to programs that address a community nee...

GrantWatch ID#: 181691

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects and Activities that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for charitable programs and activities to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects that ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 181694

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Support Amateur Performing Arts

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to support performing arts programming in eligible locations. Applicants are required to contact program staff prior to submitting a full application. Grants are made to qualified organizations located in the following ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 181695

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits to Promote the Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations for activities that promote habitat and wildlife conservation. Funding is intended for activities that benefit all species of wildlife in the state, including conservation education, habitat enhancement, and angler and hun...

GrantWatch ID#: 181704

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Medical Research, Education, and Healthcare

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible counties for programs in the areas of healthcare, education, and medical research. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must contact foundation staf...

GrantWatch ID#: 181711

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Activities that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for charitable programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects that address a community need. Eligible applicants a...

GrantWatch ID#: 181721

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Interested applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support charitable programs and projects that take place i...

GrantWatch ID#: 181722

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Religious, Scientific, Literary, Charitable, and Educational Pro...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support scientific, religious, literary, charitable, and educational programs. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full proposal. Funding is also provided for the prevention of c...

GrantWatch ID#: 181723

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Charitable Activities that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for charitable programs and projects. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to enhance the lives of local residents. Eligible applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181724
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