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

Explore 8,890 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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8,890 grants found

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Promote Health and Wellness

Deadline: 12/11/26 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for new and existing programs that address local healthcare needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to promote health and we...

GrantWatch ID#: 174827

Grants to Kentucky County Farm Bureaus for Agricultural Education Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky county Farm Bureaus for PreK-12 and adult agricultural education projects. Funding is intended to support projects that engage target audiences and increase interest in the food and fiber system. Priority will be given to applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 174916

Grants to Washington Medical Research and Social Service Agencies for Research and Humanitaria...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington medical research and social service agencies for medical research, community humanitarian services, and services to individuals with physical or mental disabilities in eligible regions. Organizations must operate within or sign...

GrantWatch ID#: 174938

Grants to Connecticut and New Jersey Entities for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and religious organizations for community benefit programs and capital needs in eligible communities. Priority areas of funding include housing and rehabilitati...

GrantWatch ID#: 175377

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, libraries, and tribal entities for humanities programming. Funding is intended for public-facing humanities activities that bring people together for dialogue an...

GrantWatch ID#: 175394

Grants to Michigan Organizations to Improve Knowledge and Understanding of the Legal System

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Michigan organizations for projects and activities that improve residents' knowledge and understanding of the justice system. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that educate adults and children about their legal responsibilities and right...

GrantWatch ID#: 178162

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital improvements, marketing campaigns, events, festivals, or product development that increase visitation from outside the area, res...

GrantWatch ID#: 178419

Grants to Idaho and Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Idaho and Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government entities to benefit local communities in eligible locations. This program empowers local youth to evaluate applicants, learn about community needs, and direct funding to awardees. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 178490

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and schools for activities to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that address the needs of young people in the community. Funde...

GrantWatch ID#: 178749

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Programs and Services that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for services that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179262

Grants to Alberta and Northwest Territories Individuals and Organizations for Community Projec...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Alberta and Northwest Territories individuals, groups, and organizations for original projects that positively impact local communities. Focus areas include but are not limited to arts and culture, education, community and sports, healthcare, women's org...

GrantWatch ID#: 181205

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Community Services

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for services that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support activities and programs in the focus areas of arts and culture, education and youth, responsible and ethical journalism, human services, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183322

Grants to British Columbia Municipalities and First Nations to Strengthen Community Relationsh...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to British Columbia municipalities and First Nations for events that improve community interaction and foster dialogue. Funding is intended to strengthen connections and build relationships through forums between local governments and local First Nations le...

GrantWatch ID#: 185330

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Programs that Address Local Housing Needs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for projects that respond to housing concerns in local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended to assist organizations with programs that address housing needs and homelessness. Eligible applicants are located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186507

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools for Youth Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches and religious organizations, and schools for youth programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide initiatives and programs that benefit local youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 186690

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Churches, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, including government agencies, academic institutions, churches, schools, and foundations, for projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Preference will be given to projects that include col...

GrantWatch ID#: 187715

Grants to Oregon Agencies, Tribes, and Unincorporated Community Groups for Economic and Commun...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Oregon local government agencies, tribes, and unincorporated community groups to promote economic and community development in eligible locations. Some requests require applicants to contact staff in order to apply. Funding is intended to support plannin...

GrantWatch ID#: 188043

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and services that are available and open to all members of the community. Eligible applicants operate in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 188906

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for innovative programming and capital improvement projects in the areas of education, food security, health, social isolation, and ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 190876

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Psychologist for Research Studies Relate...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grant of up to $3,750 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit institution or government agency for trauma-related research projects. Funding is intended to support innovative studies that aim to relieve trauma. Prop...

GrantWatch ID#: 191523

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Host or Enhance Athletic Events

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations to host or improve athletic events throughout the state. Funding is intended to encourage communities to attract and support sporting events that will positively impact the economy through participant spen...

GrantWatch ID#: 191887

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents and improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Priority funding is intended for activities within the focus area of arts, culture, civic benefit, education, and soc...

GrantWatch ID#: 195890

Grants to USA Faculty at Nonprofit Institutions for Research and Education Related to Petroleum

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to USA early-career faculty members at nonprofit academic institutions for research related to petroleum. New applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Eligible applicants are scientists and engineers who are within the first three ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198584

Grant to a Washington, DC, Virginia, or Maryland Nonprofit to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grant of up to $15,000 to a Washington, DC, Virginia, or Maryland nonprofit organization to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new and early-stage programs addressing gaps in financial development, education, and professional de...

GrantWatch ID#: 204580

Grants to Michigan Principal Investigators for Research Related to Craft Beverages

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Michigan principal investigators at nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and trade organizations for research related to craft beverages. Eligible projects are related to the following research priorities: agricultural products ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210534

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Seniors ...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for activities that benefit older adults in eligible counties. Funding is intended for services and programs that offer care to seniors with a financial need. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 210736

Grants to Iowa Youth and Youth-Serving Organizations for Climate-Related Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa youth and youth-serving organizations for climate-related projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to empower youth ages 15-24 to plan and implement climate-related projects that benefit the public and align with the local...

GrantWatch ID#: 215015

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Develop Gene Ther...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to develop gene therapies for rare diseases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 218342

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Disease Research, Veterans' Support and Disaster Relief

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in the areas of disease research, wounded veterans, disaster relief, and support for the public broadcasting system. In the focus area of disease research, funding is intended to support activities to...

GrantWatch ID#: 218617

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Health and Wellness in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to address health and wellness needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance access to healthcare, provide early childhood support, prevent violence, and mor...

GrantWatch ID#: 220579

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Support of Veterans and Active Military

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for support of veterans and active military. Funding is intended for providing direct help in areas of emergency assistance, housing, job training, and other programs that meet the urgent needs of veterans...

GrantWatch ID#: 222711

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Government Institutions, and Civic Organizations for Projects to...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government institutions, and civic organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance and address the charitable needs of individu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226392

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community betterment projects serving residents in eligible locations. Focus areas of interest include, but are not limited to, education, health, arts and culture, human services, and historic pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 226737

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio individuals and grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit, community, and civic organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for donations to needy families and to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 227599

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Researchers for Innovative Nurse Anesthesiology Research

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

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Puerto Rico researchers in the nurse anesthesiology field for innovative research projects. Funding is intended for a range of research projects, but technology solutions are particularly encouraged. Eligible costs include travel...

GrantWatch ID#: 227643

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico CRNA Researchers to Study Evidence-Based Practices Across Sites

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

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico CRNA researchers for collaborative research projects to study evidence-based practices across multiple sites. Applicants must complete a pre-screening process prior to applying. Funding is intended for broad research that can inform n...

GrantWatch ID#: 227644

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Researchers in Academic Institutions for Research on the Nurse A...

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

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico researchers in academic institutions for collaborative research projects related to the nurse anesthetist workforce. Applicants must complete a pre-screening process prior to applying. Funding is intended for research that will focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227645

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and CBOs for Economic Development

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

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, CBOs, government agencies, and educational institutions for local economic development initiatives. Applicants must submit a pre-application before submitting a full application. The goal of this grant program is to inves...

GrantWatch ID#: 228505

Fellowships to USA and Canada Scientists for Research on Sleep Medicine or Critical or Pulmona...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Fellowships of $75,000 per year to scientists affiliated with USA and Canada institutions for research in the fields of sleep medicine, critical care, or pulmonary care. Funding is intended to support the development of early-career researchers who are transitioni...

GrantWatch ID#: 228631

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States for Programs to Benefit Children

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, California, and Georgia nonprofit and education organizations for programs that benefit children ages 5-18 in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of education...

GrantWatch ID#: 228947

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Clinical Trials to Reduce Obesity in Youth

Deadline: 10/09/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for clinical trials to reduce obesity in youth. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to d...

GrantWatch ID#: 230171

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Be a Coordinating Center for Obesity Research

Deadline: 10/09/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories IHE, agency, or nonprofit or for-profit organization to act as a coordinating center for obesity research consortia. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 230172

Grants to Colorado Neighborhood-Based Community Groups to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Colorado qualifying neighborhood-based community groups for initiatives to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of projects and activities to improve the community. Eligible projects must take pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 230199

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop a Framework for AI Tools in Healthcare

Deadline: 10/09/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to develop a framework to guide the creation and use of AI tools in healthcare. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to co...

GrantWatch ID#: 230662

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Municipalities for Initiatives to Reduce Food Waste

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and municipalities for initiatives to reduce food-related waste. Funding is intended for the purchase of equipment and machinery used for the recycling of commercially produced food waste. The goal of the program is to re...

GrantWatch ID#: 231497

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and IHEs for Algebra Research

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, tribes, and IHEs for algebra research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for number theory, algebra, and related research topics that align with stated ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232198

Grants to Georgia Agencies, IHEs, and School Systems for Water Management Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26 Conference Date: 10/09/26

Grants to Georgia agencies, local authorities, councils, commissions, IHEs, and school systems to plan, develop, and manage the optimum use of water resources. Applicants are required to contact the relevant Regional Water Planning Council(s) prior to submitting a...

GrantWatch ID#: 186786

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

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and schools for projects to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session. Program focus areas include health, econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 143383

Grants to USA Educational Institutions and Nonprofits for Foreign Language Educational Materia...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA educational institutions and nonprofit organizations for foreign language educational materials. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funds may be used for the purchase of teaching materials and cultural items...

GrantWatch ID#: 152885

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Address Community Needs and Stren...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, youth and children, human servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 175234
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