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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 Schools, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan schools, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for community benefit projects. Funding is intended to a range of iniatitives, including health and human services, education, community development, and arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229186

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies for Community-Based Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, individuals, government entities, schools, and faith-based entities for community-based projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a variety of programs to meet charitable community needs. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 229224

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for initiatives to benefit the community. Funding is ended for projects and activities in the following categories: education, environment and recreation, community and culture, and human services. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229355

Grants to Wisconsin Organizations for Parks and Recreation Facilities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin organizations in eligible locations for innovative projects that have a positive impact on enriching life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to secure and broaden resources for parks and recreation amenities and facilities. Eligible act...

GrantWatch ID#: 229466

Grants to Indiana Organizations and Individuals for Charitable Activities and Support

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana organizations and individuals for charitable activities and support in eligible regions. Funding is intended for support for local families and individuals, youth programs, public and private school teacher support, and support for local organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 229485

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs and Services that Impact Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs and projects that provide services and positively impact the lives of residents in eligible regions. Previous grants have been awarded to a youth sports team, a food and clothing basket, a religio...

GrantWatch ID#: 229488

Grants to Indiana Organizations for Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects that address local needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs for seniors, youth, and students, as well as food banks, emergency medical services, school supplies, clothing assistance...

GrantWatch ID#: 229489

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs related to education, children, the military, health, and other areas of community life. Approved grants may fund exis...

GrantWatch ID#: 229531

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs Supporting Economic Growth and Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that support economic growth and address community needs....

GrantWatch ID#: 229935

Sponsorships to Illinois Nonprofits for Fundraising Events to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/01/26

Sponsorships to Illinois nonprofits in eligible regions to support fundraising events that benefit the local community. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Successful applicants with requests focusing on education, economic growth, or community may re...

GrantWatch ID#: 229936

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Improve Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofits in eligible regions to build capacity of organizations working in education, community, and economic growth. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended for hiring a grant writer or for relationship-building and...

GrantWatch ID#: 229937

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programming benefiting residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an application outline before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to stimulate exciting and enriching cultural a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230448

Grants to Alberta Individual Artists, First Nations, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Arts Activities ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Alberta individual artists, First Nations, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for activities to promote the arts in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include festivals, events, programming, projects, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 230463

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Libraries, First Nations, and Agricultural Societies to Benefit ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, libraries, First Nations, and agricultural societies for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for operational expenses, festivals, projects, and community events be...

GrantWatch ID#: 230482

In-Kind Support to New Jersey Schools and Nonprofits for Winter Programming for Youth

Deadline: 10/01/26

In-kind support to New Jersey schools and nonprofit organizations to provide winter programming for youth from low-income families. The program, intended for youth ages 6 to 18, offers skiing and snowboarding lessons, mentorship, and team-building opportunities. W...

GrantWatch ID#: 230485

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Launch a Tree Management Program

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to launch a tree management program. Funding is intended to help communities take the first steps toward resuming an inactive urban forest program or starting a new one. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 230634

Grants to Colorado Housing Developers and Authorities to Create Supportive Housing

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Colorado affordable housing developers and public housing authorities to create permanent supportive housing developments throughout the state. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to const...

GrantWatch ID#: 231213

Grants to Manitoba Organizations and Individuals for Initiatives to Benefit the Public

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Manitoba organizations and individuals for initiatives to benefit the public in eligible communities. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects and interests, including recreation facilities, school playgrounds, community organizations, and museu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231264

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Fibroblast Disorder Research

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic institutions, research hospitals, consortia, and biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies for collaborative research projects related to muscular dystrophies and other fibroblast-based disorders. Applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231311

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research to Improve Outcomes for Horses with Head Trauma

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to improve treatment and outcomes for horses with head trauma. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended for research that takes into account all facets...

GrantWatch ID#: 231705

Grants to Wyoming NGOs and Agencies for Recreational Trail Development Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wyoming nongovernmental organizations and government agencies for projects to develop recreational trails throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects to improve non-motorized trails, including maintenance, new construction, trail infrastructur...

GrantWatch ID#: 231812

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Assist Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors

Deadline: 10/01/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, tribes, and government entities to assist unaccompanied immigrant minors. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for providing services and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231876

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Public Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Tribes for public programs and activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible projects include but are not limited to walking tours, small exhibitions...

GrantWatch ID#: 231894

Grants to Minnesota and Washington Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Minnesota and Washington nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the following categories: charitable, scientific, education, religious, or literary. Initiatives should be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231950

Grant to an Illinois Nonprofit to Provide Wellness Services to Eligible Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant to an Illinois nonprofit organization to provide wellness services to eligible residents. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Services must be provided to persons who reside or work on the backstretch of Illinois racetracks. This may incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 232243

Grants to Montana 4-H Clubs for Projects and Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of $100 to Montana 4-H clubs for projects and activities. Funding is intended to be used for a simple project that the club has discussed and decided upon as a group. Examples of eligible funding needs include purchasing project supplies or having a budget ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232268

Grants to USA Medical Education Programs to Provide Continuing Education for Practitioners

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA medical education programs to provide continuing education for healthcare practitioners. Funding is intended for education related to a wide variety of diseases, including oncological and non-oncological. The program's mission is to support high-qual...

GrantWatch ID#: 232302

Grants to Colorado School Districts to Encourage Youth to Eat Breakfast

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Colorado school districts and charter schools to work in partnership with middle- and high-school students to create media to encourage youth to eat breakfast. Funding is intended for the creation of materials that will increase the numbe...

GrantWatch ID#: 232304

Grants to Canada Groups and Individuals to Recognize Ukrainian Canadian Military Contributions

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit groups and individuals for projects to recognize and commemorate Ukrainian Canadian military veterans. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs and projects in the focus areas of education, arts and literature, history, and commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 232407

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario registered charities for initiatives that address community needs in eligible locations. Priority will be given to initiatives that focus on food security, housing and affordability, mental health and well being, and access to se...

GrantWatch ID#: 232418

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Artists for Projects and Career Development

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, schools, artist groups, and artists in eligible locations for programs and projects in the areas of humanities, arts, and sciences. Individual artists may apply for fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 159398

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Tribes, IHEs, and Agencies for Arts Initiatives

Deadline: 11/06/26 Conference Date: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, Tribes, IHEs, and government agencies in eligible locations to benefit the local community. Funding is intended for programs and projects that increase access to the arts, engage the community, use ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212535

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Environmental Education Initiat...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, colleges, schools, and Tribal entities for environmental education activities and initiatives. Applicants must contact the program officer prior to submitting a proposal. Requests sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 131649

Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools for Initiatives to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and private and public schools for initiatives that enrich the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and activities in a range of focus areas, including arts and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 140251

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and For-Profits for Activities to Increase Local Tourism

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and tourism-related for-profit businesses to develop the local tourism industry in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that lead to overnight stays, improve the experience of tourists, and increase vi...

GrantWatch ID#: 151850

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, environment, education, youth, civic and community services and amenit...

GrantWatch ID#: 159530

Grants to Georgia Municipalities and Recreation Authorities for Outdoor Recreation Projects

Deadline: 05/15/27 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Georgia municipalities and recreation authorities and commissions for projects related to outdoor recreation. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to help purchase parkland, develop out...

GrantWatch ID#: 164119

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Address Community Needs in Eligible C...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for activities that address a wide range of community needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for capital projects, capacity building, and program or project expansion. Applicant organizations must se...

GrantWatch ID#: 165850

Grants to Pennsylvania For-Profits and Nonprofits for Projects that Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Pennsylvania tourism-related businesses and nonprofit organizations to support the local tourism industry in eligible regions. Funding may be requested for capital projects, marketing and advertising, or for the operation of a visitor center. Multi-day e...

GrantWatch ID#: 166387

Grants to USA Journalists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Health Care Journalism

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA journalists, nonprofit organizations, and universities for independent projects that inform public understanding of the health care system. Funding supports investigations and educational reporting on affordability, access, care delivery, and health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172656

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects Focused on the Arts, Youth, Education, Civic Life...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to California nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. The Foundation has awarded grants in the areas of arts and culture, children and youth, civic life, education, hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 173832

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects and charitable activities to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Past grants have been awarded in the areas of culture, adult and youth services, medicine, education, community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174076

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Past grants have been awarded in the areas of seniors, health and well-being, wildlife, education, civic life, children and youth, and arts and cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 174077

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and School Districts for Arts Programm...

Deadline: 11/20/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, schools and school districts for arts programming. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for operating support for media, literary, vis...

GrantWatch ID#: 174306

Grants to Oregon Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and K-12 Schools for Education Projects an...

Deadline: 11/20/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and K-12 schools and districts for education-related projects and organizational support. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for org...

GrantWatch ID#: 174307

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs and Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity and address community needs. Funding is intended to empower local organizations to respond to critical needs and oppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 174937

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Preserve Historic Properties

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts to preserve historic properties. Eligible uses of funding include repairs, restoration, development, interpretation, and rehabilitation. Funding is intended for structures tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 175246

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 12/04/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 175395

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Needs of Homeless Women in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations and agencies to address the needs of women experiencing homelessness in eligible regions. Funds may be requested for urgent assistance as well as for creative ideas to expand...

GrantWatch ID#: 175422

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit and Empower Local Women and...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, schools, and governmental agencies for programs and services that benefit local women and girls. New applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 175968
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