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

Explore 8,907 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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8,907 grants found

Grants to Texas Early-Career Investigators For Cancer Research at Nonprofit Institutions

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas early-career investigators to conduct cancer-related studies at nonprofit research institutions. Funding is intended to expand efforts in cancer research and to draw newly independent investigators to local institutions. Grants can support candidat...

GrantWatch ID#: 208165

Grants to Texas Nonprofit Institutions for Workforce Expansion Related to Cancer Research

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit research and academic institutions to hire investigators who have made exceptional contributions to the field of cancer research. Funding is intended for workforce expansion efforts that help to provide Texas institutions with a competiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 208166

Grants to Texas IHEs and Research Institutes to Promote Cancer Studies

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit research and academic institutions for workforce expansion efforts to promote and improve cancer research. Funding is intended to further research studies by attracting investigators who show a marked capacity for self-direction, whose wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209699

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

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, Tribal governments, school districts, and faith-based organizations for studies addressing human genetic research. Applicants are advised that required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211707

Grants to Montana Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and programs that assist people in sustainably enhancin...

GrantWatch ID#: 216855

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Research on Neurological Disorde...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research related to biomarkers for neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217706

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

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government and tribal agencies, and IHEs for studies to determine the efficacy of therapeutic agents to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that require...

GrantWatch ID#: 217736

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

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research on medical ethics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on the ethic...

GrantWatch ID#: 218708

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies that Promote Dog Health

Deadline: 02/23/27 LOI Date: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators and research institutions for studies to advance the health of dogs. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for clinical trials and studies to create ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 221584

Grants to Georgia Individuals, Nonprofits, and Families in Eligible Locations for a Wide Range...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Georgia individuals, nonprofit organizations, and families in eligible locations for a wide range of community service projects. Funding is intended for programs focused on education, healthcare, food, disability assistance, and more. Applicants must ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 226381

Grants to USA Entities for Research Centers that Study Obesity and/or Nutrition

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research centers that study obesity and/or nutrition. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to advance...

GrantWatch ID#: 230667

Grants to North Carolina IHEs and Research Institutions for Life Sciences Research

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to North Carolina universities and nonprofit research groups for studies in the life sciences field. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Proposals should focus on life sciences research. The goal of these gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 158113

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for projects that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations working to provide shelter, support education, provide food security, and aid victims of disast...

GrantWatch ID#: 175895

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177232

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppli...

GrantWatch ID#: 177240

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, su...

GrantWatch ID#: 181989

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 181995

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities in the focus areas of education, health, human services, community development, arts and culture, and youth. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182120

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofits for Organizational Capacity and Growth

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations and qualifying arts affiliates in eligible regions to build organizational capacity. Funding is intended for purchases and activities that enhance local arts organizations and support their growth a...

GrantWatch ID#: 183000

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits Working with Children for Staff Training

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to train staff on how to properly and effectively assist children who have experienced trauma. Training is conducted by a pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 187543

Grants to Wisconsin Charitable Organizations to Benefit Wildlife, Domestic Animals, and the En...

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Wisconsin charitable organizations to benefit the environment, animals, and natural resources. Eligible activities include those that protect and care for domestic animals and wildlife; provide animal rescue or shelter; conserve, improve, or restore habi...

GrantWatch ID#: 196541

Grants to Canada Artists, Arts Organizations, and First Nation, Inuit, or Métis Nonprofits fo...

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Canada artists, arts organizations, and First Nation, Inuit, or Métis nonprofit organizations for professional development activities in the arts. Funding is intended to offset the cost of participating in a residency outside of Canada....

GrantWatch ID#: 223972

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop Non-Addictive Pain Medications

Deadline: 10/21/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to develop non-addictive pain medications. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for precl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230294

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Promote Community Wellness

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to promote community health and wellness. Funding is intended for programs and services that address and advance mental health, social/emotional health, and physical well-being. Eligible projects and activities benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 231808

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to expand access to diverse, inclusive, and high-quality arts and culture experiences. The grant program supports performanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 129625

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Groups, and Artists for Touring Arts Programming

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, ad hoc groups and collectives, and professional artists to support touring exhibitions, arts events, and performances both within Ontario and outside the province. Funding is intended for all artistic genres, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 153151

Grants to Pennsylvania Fire Departments and EMS Units for Equipment and Capacity Building

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania fire departments, emergency medical services, and rescue squads to improve operations and build capacity. Funding is intended for the construction or renovation of facilities, the purchase of equipment, debt reduction, training, educational ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176105

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Initiatives

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that promote economic development. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of job creation, economic development, agriculture, community capacity, and workforce...

GrantWatch ID#: 179845

Grants to Georgia Organizations and Individuals to Support Charitable Causes in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Georgia organizations, individuals, and families in eligible counties to support worthy charitable causes and provide financial assistance to those in need. Funding is intended to address special and individual needs, particularly when assistance is not ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180451

Grants to North Carolina Agencies for Capital Projects that Lead to Job Creation

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies for projects that create new jobs through the expansion, renovation, or construction of buildings. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 180898

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Local Communities

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address the needs of local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide assistance to all age groups in the community. Eligible organizations serve the reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 186993

Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Raze Buildings, Redevelop Sites, and Facilitate the Creat...

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to North Carolina government agencies for projects to create new jobs through the demolition and renovation of buildings that are not in use. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 195749

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Climate Change Projects

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, agencies, educational institutions, and community groups for planning activities that address climate change in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that help communities reduce their v...

GrantWatch ID#: 215325

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, CBOs, Schools, and Agencies to Reduce Illegal Dumping

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, CBOs, schools, educational institutions, and government agencies for projects to reduce illegal dumping in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education, prevention, and enforcement...

GrantWatch ID#: 217052

Grants and In-Kind Support to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Tree-Planting Projects

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants and in-kind technical support to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, CBOs, schools, educational institutions, and government agencies for tree-planting projects that benefit eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to project developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 217053

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Preserve Urban Gardens

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, CBOs, schools, educational institutions, and government agencies for projects to preserve urban gardens in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to project development and implementation, inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 217054

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits to Improve Arts and Culture Spaces

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for capital improvements to arts and culture spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended to make arts and culture facilities more accessible for people with disabilities and for other people typic...

GrantWatch ID#: 222599

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Provide Mental Health Services To Children

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to provide mental and behavioral health services in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase the accessibility of services in neighborhoods with the greatest need. The gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 222600

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Assist the Caregivers of Young Children

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs that provide support and resources to the caregivers of young children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve childhood outcomes by providing concurrent support and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222602

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Increase Trust in the Government

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to increase the trust and confidence of residents in eligible locations in their city government. Funding is intended for projects and programs that will bring communities and government offici...

GrantWatch ID#: 222603

Grants to Ontario Artists and Nonprofits in Eligible Communities for Projects that Benefit Loc...

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario individual artists and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, youth, and commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 157587

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Sustainable Energy Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, businesses, academic institutions, municipalities, and state agencies for facility upgrades that promote sustainable energy usage. Funding is intended to support large-scale commercial projects. Grant funds may be us...

GrantWatch ID#: 159535

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Outdoor Recreational Equipment

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and youth organizations, schools, and parks departments to purchase outdoor recreational equipment. The purpose of this program is to help promote physical activity, reduce childhood obesity, and encourage play for all. Eligible organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 163421

Tax Credits to Missouri Nonprofits and Businesses for Economic Development Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26

Tax credits to Missouri nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and businesses for community service and economic development projects. The goal of the program is to support projects in the areas of education, community service, crime prevention, physi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174794

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and IHEs for Tree-Planting Projects that Enha...

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to plant trees in communities across the state. Funding is intended to support projects that promote community beautification. Funded proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 180845

Grants to Alabama K-12 Schools and Nonprofits to Support Environmental and Conservation Learni...

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to Alabama K-12 schools and nonprofits partnering with schools for programs that enhance learning about the environment, conservation, and preservation of natural resources. Funding is intended for projects that support environmental stewardship, conservat...

GrantWatch ID#: 190897

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Researchers, and Teachers for Chocolate Research Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, individual researchers, and K-12 public school teachers for cultural and historic research and educational projects about chocolate and the production process. Special consideration will be given to proposals that describe ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 193623

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of health and well-being, arts and culture, education, conservation, or wildlife preservation. Funded p...

GrantWatch ID#: 198364

In-Kind Software Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Add...

Deadline: 10/23/26

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address cyber-security issues. Grantees will receive software and resources. Eligible projects are related to software development and should improve the organizations op...

GrantWatch ID#: 207247

In-Kind Software Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Application Develo...

Deadline: 10/23/26

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for application development projects. Grantees will receive software and resources. Funding is intended for software development projects that improve the organizations operations. Applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 207248
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