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

Explore 8,881 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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8,881 grants found

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Tidal Wetland Habitat Restoration and Enhance...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, county, state, and federal agencies for tidal wetland creation, restoration, and enhancement in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities that establish, restore, or improve tidal wetland ecosystems...

GrantWatch ID#: 228984

Grants to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Organizations for Community Improvements

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit and for-profit organizations for community improvements in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support renovations, updates, and improvements to agricultural buildings and facilities on c...

GrantWatch ID#: 229447

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Development and Collaborative Activities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations for development and collaborative activities. Applicants must register and contact staff before applying. Funding is available in two streams: collaboratives that benefit the community or nonprofit sector, and funding to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 229973

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Projects to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit and community-based organizations, and government agencies for capital projects to increase tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that emphasize and celebrate the region's identity, attract tourists, and benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 230166

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Equine Veterina...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education to provide equine veterinarian education. Funding is intended for courses geared towards emerging equine veterinarians (1-5 years ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231076

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Initiatives to Promote Community Spirit

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for initiatives to promote community spirit in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and events that support residents, improve community well-being, and boost volunteerism. Eligible organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231370

Grants to Utah IHEs for Artificial Intelligence Projects That Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Utah institutions of higher education for innovative projects that use artificial intelligence to improve the lives of state residents. Funding is intended for projects with a vision of how Utah will be different in five years — healthier, safer, more ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231738

Grants to British Columbia Businesses and Nonprofits for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to British Columbia businesses, First Nation businesses, and nonprofit job-creating organizations in eligible regions for business development activities. Eligible sectors include mining, agriculture, forestry, technology, and transportation. The purpose of...

GrantWatch ID#: 232043

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programming that Benefits Older Adults

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programming that benefits older adults in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that address mental and physical health, strengthen community connections, and reduce social isolation for older adults. Program...

GrantWatch ID#: 232050

Grants to New Brunswick Arts Nonprofits to Present Community Arts Programs and Events

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to New Brunswick nonprofit arts and culture organizations to present community arts programs and events. Eligible activities include public artist demonstrations, arts festivals, and cultural mediation programs conducted by professional artists. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232359

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 intended to support initiatives in the following categori...

GrantWatch ID#: 232430

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/30/26 Conference Date: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that help to create a stronger, more resilient region. By focusing on enga...

GrantWatch ID#: 224386

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Summer Programming for Youth

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for summer programs and activities benefiting children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for enrichment programs that are low-cost or free and serve local youth between the ages of 4 and 24. The grant se...

GrantWatch ID#: 138098

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and For-Profits for Activities that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to central Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations for a broad range of activities to benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Past grants have supported organizations serving the community in the areas of nutrition, seniors, youth, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143524

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Women and Children in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit women and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of neighborhood sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 145545

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Projects to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees for projects that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Focus areas may include community needs, children, and youth. Priority will be given to collab...

GrantWatch ID#: 145736

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations that serve the community in the areas of education, arts, and community welfare. Eligible activities and programs must be a...

GrantWatch ID#: 148613

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding may be used for the implementation of programs, capital projects, renovations, office technology, and program-related materials. Eligible proposals are those t...

GrantWatch ID#: 149425

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects and programs that positively impact the local community. In previous years, grants have been awarded to local schools, youth STEM programs, community clubs, museums, health clinics, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 151276

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Local and Statewide Conferences that Addr...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of $1,000 and grants of $2,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, tribal and government agencies, and educational institutions for community, regional, and statewide virtual conferences and meetings related to health. Funding is intended for gatherings that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166160

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Health Initiatives in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs and projects that improve community health in eligible regions. Eligible project areas include behavioral health, access to care, chronic disease prevention and management, and cancer pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 169776

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits to Address the Needs of the Elderly Population

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to address the needs of the elderly population in eligible regions. Funding is intended for expanding or new programs and projects to provide seniors with various forms of assistance. Applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 173216

Grants to Ontario Charities and Agencies for Community Enhancement Projects and Programs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities and government agencies for community enhancement projects and programs in eligible regions. Funding priorities include enhancing inclusivity and belonging, learning and growing, strengthening non-profits, sustainable futures...

GrantWatch ID#: 173388

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Schools to Improve Health Outcomes for Children and Women

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, public schools, and religious entities to improve the health and wellness of children and women in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that are aligned with the foundation's current focus a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174584

Grants to Indiana Individuals, Families, and Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Address Critic...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana individuals, families, organizations, and groups in eligible counties for programs and projects that address basic needs. Funding is intended for community services such as healthcare, food, clothing, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175559

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses to Promote Tourism Attractions

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses to promote the development of tourism attractions throughout the state. Funding is intended to generate economic benefits, increase the number of new visitors, and impact travel choices ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176183

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Improve the Quality of L...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for projects that will have a p...

GrantWatch ID#: 178116

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Businesses to Develop Solar Energy

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, businesses, municipalities, and state agencies for small-scale projects to develop sustainable energy resources. Applicants must submit initial material prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178731

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance Oral Health

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance oral health. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The goal of the funding program is to increase access to urgent and restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178853

Grants to Idaho and Washington Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Idaho and Washington nonprofit organizations and individuals to address critical needs in eligible counties. Focus areas include community service, education and youth, environment, and emergency energy assistance. Individuals and families with documente...

GrantWatch ID#: 179820

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Suppor...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to support small-scale research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for small resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 183781

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Institutions for Job Syndrome Research

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit institutions for research projects related to Job Syndrome. Funding is intended to support research on the treatments for, and causes of Job Syndrome and its related pulmonary complications. The purpose of the gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 184366

Grants to West Virginia IHEs for STEM Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to West Virginia colleges and universities to provide research opportunities for undergraduate students pursuing studies in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Funding is intended to support small research s...

GrantWatch ID#: 187002

Grants to British Columbia Agencies and Tribes to Increase Emergency Response Capacity

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia government agencies and First Nations to strengthen the capacity of emergency response services. Funding is intended to build the capacity to provide critical assistance through emergency support service (ESS) volunteer/...

GrantWatch ID#: 187238

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs Focused on Education, Environment, Healthcare, and C...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of education, environment, healthcare, and cultural arts. Eligible applicants are located...

GrantWatch ID#: 189355

Grants and In-Kind Support to West Virginia Groups and Schools for Athletic Programs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of $300 and in-kind support to West Virginia community groups and schools in eligible locations for athletic activities for children. The program aims to promote health and fitness by providing opportunities for physical activity outside of school hours. In...

GrantWatch ID#: 194825

Grants to Nebraska Organizations and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Nebraska organizations and agencies for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address the needs of local communities, including but not limited to playground improvements, lifesaving equipment, computer software for sch...

GrantWatch ID#: 199980

Grants to Washington Entities to Improve Crop Competitiveness

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 10/16/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, industry and producer groups, government agencies, and schools for agricultural programs that promote specific crops. Applicants must submit a concept proposal and complete the required registrations pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 200684

Grants and Loans to Kansas Local Agencies for Low-Income Housing Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 10/16/26

Grants and loans to Kansas counties and cities in rural areas to increase the availability of affordable housing. Funding is intended for housing development activities such as property acquisition, construction, rehabilitation of existing vacant housing, home buy...

GrantWatch ID#: 204869

Grants to Canada Charities Dedicated to Supporting Family Caregivers for Operating Support

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of $7,500 to Canada registered charities that are dedicated to supporting family caregivers for operating support. Funding is intended for organizations that provide transportation; educational programs; meal assistance; respite care; emotional, financial, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205319

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Tribes, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Support Outdoor Camps

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and tribal entities to assist outdoor camps serving youth. Funding is intended for residential camps that have improvement and maintenance needs. Preference is given to applicants that reflec...

GrantWatch ID#: 207364

Grants to New Brunswick Qualified Donees and Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New Brunswick qualified donees and nonprofit organizations for activities that address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to promote new ideas and projects, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 208208

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits to Benefit People with Cognitive and Neurological Diseases

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit individuals with cognitive and neurological diseases. Funding is intended for clinical research studies, medical care, and social and emotional support services th...

GrantWatch ID#: 209829

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin Organizations for Research to Improve Habitats

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 10/16/26

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin organizations for research and projects to improve habitats in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal and contact an authorized representative to discuss their project plans before applying. Eligible projects are...

GrantWatch ID#: 210537

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Innov...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for innovative exploratory biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 215197

Grants for Exploratory Research on Language Development to USA, Canada, and International Nonp...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for exploratory research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 215603

Grants to North Dakota Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Preserve Historic Properties

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota property owners, including individuals, nonprofit organizations, schools, agencies, and tribal entities, for historic preservation projects. Funding is intended to restore, maintain, and rehabilitate National Register-listed...

GrantWatch ID#: 215774

Grants to Pennsylvania Schools and School Districts to Improve the Safety and Mental Health of...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Pennsylvania schools and school districts to promote security enhancements and emotional health improvements in schools. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to improve physical security and behavioral ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216401

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies t...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217683

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Resea...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research studies related to implementing health interventions. Applicants must submit an LO...

GrantWatch ID#: 217702
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