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

Explore 8,887 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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8,887 grants found

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals for Projects to Enhance the Health of Loc...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals for projects to enhance the health of local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives to promote healthy lifestyles, environments, and behaviors. Grants are limited to pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 180006

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals to Promote Local Heritage

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals for heritage-related programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote, strengthen, and enhance regional heritage. Eligible programs take place within and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180007

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents and communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of health and human services. The foundation will consider ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180106

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life of Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs that promote economic mobility. The goal of the funding program is to help families and individuals increase skills and work toward a highe...

GrantWatch ID#: 180220

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits, Groups, Galleries, and Publishers for Arts Projects and Prof...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, artist groups, university art galleries, and publishers for the creation and presentation of new works, the commissioning of artwork, and professional development activities. Eligible expenses include venue and equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 180277

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Address Community Needs and Build Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to build organizational capacity and improve the local quality of life in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for facilities improvements...

GrantWatch ID#: 180633

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, universities, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to address community needs. Funding is intended for projects and programs in a wide range of focus areas. Eligible activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 180635

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist families, seniors, youth, and other community m...

GrantWatch ID#: 180816

Grants and In-Kind Support to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Student Health and N...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of $500 and in-kind support to Texas nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools to create youth nutrition and health committees on middle and high school campuses. Funding is intended to promote healthy choices, mentor younger students, and foster a hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 180832

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for PreK-12 Health and Nutrition Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs that promote healthy nutrition and physical activity for PreK-12 students. Funding is intended for programs that help to reduce obesity and encourage healthy hab...

GrantWatch ID#: 180833

Grants to Indiana Educators and Farm Organizations for Agricultural Education Programming

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $250 to Indiana teachers and farm-based organizations for educational programming. Funding is intended for projects or programs, or for participation in an event that promotes agriculture and education. The education program or activity could be ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 180919

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Teachers, Students, and Community Members to Improve Publi...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and individual students, teachers, administrators, and residents for projects that improve educational outcomes in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180934

Grants to USA IHEs for Education Related to Agricultural and Food Sciences

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA colleges and universities to offer quality undergraduate and graduate degree tracks that will strengthen the country's agricultural and food-related professional and scientific workforce. Applicants must complete required registrations and contact th...

GrantWatch ID#: 181100

Grants to Massachusetts Educators, Students, and Individuals to Enhance Public Education in El...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts teachers, administrators, students, and community members to enhance education in public schools in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve students' scholastic and overall success. Eligible programs benefit residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 181129

Grants to Connecticut Individuals and Nonprofits to Enhance Education in a Local School

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Connecticut students, teachers, school administrators and staff members, parents, nonprofits, and community members in eligible areas to enhance the quality of education in a local school. Priority will be given to proposals that rely on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181208

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to market events that promote tourism. Funding is intended to support a range of projects, including trade shows, meetings, and conventions. Projects must attract out-of-town visitors and promote overn...

GrantWatch ID#: 181403

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Benefit Residents and Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for initiatives that have a w...

GrantWatch ID#: 181693

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

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible counties. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs that address youth, education, and health. Organizations...

GrantWatch ID#: 181814

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Philanthropic Causes

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit residents of local communities. Funding interest areas include basic needs, recreation, education, and quality of life improvements. Grant funds are intended to support worthy ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181820

Grants to Delaware and Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Capital Projects Benefiting Local Communi...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Delaware and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of education, arts and humanities, environment, civic affairs, health and ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 181943

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits Serving Residents for Development Activities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible locations for development activities. Some applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations with capital purchases, operating assistance, small ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182240

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits and Tribes to Promote Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and Mi’kmaw communities to promote inclusion and social equity. Funding is intended to assist organizations that represent traditionally marginalized populations and celebrate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182399

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Health and Wellness Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations to enhance the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide medical services, medical supplies, and health education, as well as to promote social welfare. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 182592

Grants to Indiana Youth Partnering with Nonprofits for Charitable Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Indiana youth working with a nonprofit organization to develop service projects that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote youth involvement and encourage philanthropy for the next generation of c...

GrantWatch ID#: 182786

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits for Innovative Projects that Benefit State Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to benefit residents. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that leave a lasting positive impact. Focus areas include environmental and conservation initiatives, arts and music, and social services. Typi...

GrantWatch ID#: 184081

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Community Improvements in E...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts in eligible regions for programs and projects that benefit the community. Funding is intended for any program or project which meets the community's charitable, educational, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 184287

Grants to USA and Canada Academic Faculty for Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 03/18/27 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada academic faculty at nonprofit institutions and organizations for research related to pediatric cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to support projects with the po...

GrantWatch ID#: 184362

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents in Rural C...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta-registered charities to enhance the quality of life for residents in rural communities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Eligible organizations are those located in the funding source's ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 185480

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Institutions for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and institutions for projects that benefit local residents and youth. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, human services, youth, culture and history, health care, conservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 185974

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Researchers for Wildlife Protection Pr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically end...

GrantWatch ID#: 186060

Grants to Saskatchewan Charitable Organizations for Activities to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Saskatchewan charitable organizations, nonprofits, and tribes in eligible locations for a wide range of initiatives to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and community events in areas that include, but are not limited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186100

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Community Support Services in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations for community services that benefit residents in eligible communities. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support facility operations and staffing costs. Grants may be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186145

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofit Organizations in Eligible Counties for Capacity Building

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to support capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to assist organizations that serve residents who are 60 years of age or older, as well as organizations that offer programs t...

GrantWatch ID#: 186698

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Lives of Local Youth

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, governmental units, and educational institutions for projects that benefit youth in eligible locations. Applicants are required to contact the program officer prior to applying. To be eligible for fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 186752

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Disadvantaged Youth

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit local children, youth, and adults up to 25 years of age in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects serving disadvantaged residents who are at ri...

GrantWatch ID#: 187195

Grants to Hawaii, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Hawaii, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that strengthen low and moderate-income communities where the funding source has a presence. Funding is also available for major capital requests that address hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187429

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Children

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and public agencies to improve the lives of local children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capital projects, recreational and educational services, and expenses for children's b...

GrantWatch ID#: 188233

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Programs that Address Mental Health and ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to support people with mental health or substance abuse challenges. New applicants must register online prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to allow individuals to access...

GrantWatch ID#: 190265

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of education, the environment, and basic needs such as shelter, clothing, and food, as...

GrantWatch ID#: 190954

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Respond to Community Needs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that respond to community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas including education, culture, environment, health, human services, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 192550

Grants and Loans to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Foster Economic Growth

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants and loans to Virginia nonprofit organizations and governmental entities for projects that promote economic growth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to accelerate regional transformation, give citizens expansive opportunities for education and employm...

GrantWatch ID#: 194448

Grants to Minnesota Agencies in Eligible Counties for Community Development Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Minnesota municipalities, counties, and agencies in eligible locations to support local communities. Some applicants must complete a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to support residential and commercial development projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 194772

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Community Organizations to Serve the Local Immigr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and community-based entities in eligible areas to serve the local immigrant community. Funding is intended to expand existing programs or develop new programs. Eligible applicants serve r...

GrantWatch ID#: 195078

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, governmental units, and educational nonprofits for a broad range of community programs in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding areas of inter...

GrantWatch ID#: 196439

Grants to New Hampshire Municipalities to Improve Road Safety

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to New Hampshire municipalities for the planning and execution of projects to improve safety for pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicular traffic in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is availa...

GrantWatch ID#: 197156

Grants to Alberta Indigenous Communities and For-Profits for Business Development Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta Indigenous communities and for-profit companies to support capital business projects. Funding is intended to provide Indigenous entities with business development opportunities that will help to improve their socio-economic situation. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 197309

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Meet the Needs of the Local Community

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs to meet the needs of the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents. Grants shall be awarded to organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 198200

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Community-Based Groups to Improve the Health of B...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community-based groups for initiatives to improve the health of BIPOC communities. Funding is intended to help build movements to support advocacy and racial and economic justice within the healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 198220

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits Serving the Local Jewish Community for Operational Support

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Arizona local nonprofit Jewish organizations serving eligible locations for operational expenses. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to provide support for nonprofits offering programs that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198615

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Promote Health and Wellness

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities that promote health and wellness, including projects in the areas of active lifestyles, emergency shelter and hospic...

GrantWatch ID#: 198669
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