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

Explore 8,684 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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8,684 grants found

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Environmental Initiatives

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, soil and water conservation districts, and tribes in eligible regions for environmental and conservation initiatives. Funding is intended for environmental education programmin...

GrantWatch ID#: 200550

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grants to Florida and Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Activities to Reduce Hunger

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to address food insecurity and hunger in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs, projects, services, and advocacy efforts, as well as general organizational expenses. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204559

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Efforts

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to build capacity and strengthen operations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help nonprofits improve their ability to achieve long-te...

GrantWatch ID#: 204689

Grants to USA High Schools Serving Low-Income Students for Community Service Programs

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA high schools serving low-income families to develop community service programs for students. Funding is intended to cover compensation for staff supervision. The purpose of the program is to empower students affected by trauma to overcome obstacles a...

GrantWatch ID#: 211154

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Water Districts for Water Recycling Projects

Deadline: 08/26/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, and water districts for water recycling projects in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed and a feasibility study submitted prior to applying. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 211719

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits to Better the Quality of Life of Local Residents

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Iowa government entities and nonprofit organizations to better the quality of life of local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: health, opportunity, access, safety, youth empowerment, and v...

GrantWatch ID#: 211800

Grants to North Carolina Agencies and Nonprofits for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Carolina state and local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for environmental protection and preservation projects. Funding is intended for transaction, management, and stewardship expenses incurred when receiving dona...

GrantWatch ID#: 212509

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions, for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for collaborative projects, involving two or more eligible organizations. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 215408

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agenci...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for research projects related to neuromuscular disorders. Funding is intended for studies to develop diverse biotherapeutic treatments for nerv...

GrantWatch ID#: 217408

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen neighborhoods by promoting impactful civic and community initiatives. The fund is committed to supporting needed projects, funding nonprofits that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218324

Grants to Delaware and Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Delaware and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for program, capital, or operating expenses....

GrantWatch ID#: 218861

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Activities to Improve the Quality of Life for City Resi...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for activities to improve the quality of life for city residents. Certain applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Priority will be given to projects that serve the disadvantaged an...

GrantWatch ID#: 219261

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Support Projects that Benefit People with Visual Impairments

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations to support projects and programs that benefit people with visual impairments. Grant applications will be accepted at any time but will only be reviewed once per year. There are no geographic limitations; howe...

GrantWatch ID#: 220253

Grants to New Jersey and Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Support Their Scientific, Literary, Charit...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to New Jersey and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to support their scientific, literary, charitable, educational, and religious programs. Programs can be in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, the environment, health and human services, rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 220262

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of children, education, the arts, and medical research. The goal of the program is to preserve the state's heritage and natu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220848

Grants to New York Religious Institutions to Restore Historic Houses of Worship

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York religious institutions for projects to restore buildings actively used for worship. Funding is intended for exterior improvements to churches, mosques, synagogues, meeting houses, and temples that are registered as historic land...

GrantWatch ID#: 221267

Grants to Pennsylvania Public Schools to Improve Student Attendance

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania public schools in eligible locations to improve student attendance. Funding is intended for specific programs within a set time frame. The grant aims to improve attendance, as students who attend school regularly are more lik...

GrantWatch ID#: 223623

Grants to Utah Teams of Faculty at a Qualifying IHE for Projects to Advance the Study and Safe...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Utah teams of faculty at a qualifying institution of higher education for projects to advance the study and safe application of artificial intelligence. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of environment, health and welln...

GrantWatch ID#: 224070

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Tribes, IHEs, and Agencies for Research About the Arctic

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal governments, IHEs, and agencies to conduct research about the Arctic. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to advance understanding o...

GrantWatch ID#: 225381

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits, NGOs, and Government Ministries to Protect Children

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, registered charities, NGOs, and government ministries for initiatives to address the mistreatment of children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support research, advocacy, education, and direct s...

GrantWatch ID#: 225847

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Initiatives to Improve the Quality of ...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for initiatives to improve the quality of life of local residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address the underlying causes of unmet community needs, encourage innovative project...

GrantWatch ID#: 226047

Grants to Oklahoma Organizations for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 04/08/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants to Oklahoma organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Programs are funded in the areas of education, human services, health and wellness, arts and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226447

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Agencies to Replant Neighborhood Tree...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, CBOs, schools, IHEs, and agencies to replant trees following neighborhood transportation construction. Applicants are required to obtain approval prior to submitting an applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 229625

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government and municipal agencies for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of advoc...

GrantWatch ID#: 232535

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Title I Schools to Improve Quality of Life

Deadline: 02/28/27 Conference Date: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations, hospitals, local government agencies, and Title I schools for initiatives to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities in a variety of program areas. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 218099

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Health-Focused Programs Benefiting Children and Youth

Deadline: 04/15/27 LOI Date: 01/16/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit young people, from birth through age 26. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended to improve the health and health equity of kids. Grants are...

GrantWatch ID#: 219402

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Projects to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 01/17/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of the arts, education, environmental protection, economic develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 199788

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Property Owners to Preserve and Restore Histo...

Deadline: 01/18/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and individual property owners to interpret and protect historic sites and structures in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the preservation, restoration, and int...

GrantWatch ID#: 180695

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Enhance the Quality of Science an...

Deadline: 01/19/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to enhance the quality of data collection related to science and technology. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks t...

GrantWatch ID#: 198672

Grants to California Nonprofits to Send Youth to Day or Overnight Camps

Deadline: 01/19/27

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to help defray the costs of camps for youth. Funding is intended to provide scholarships to attend either day camps or overnight camps. Eligible applicants can be camp owners or organizations that se...

GrantWatch ID#: 202495

Grants to New York Professional Theatres for General Operations and Capacity Building

Deadline: 01/19/27

Grants to New York qualifying professional theatres for general operations and capacity building. Funding is intended to help small theaters achieve stability and enhance capacity. The goal of this opportunity is to support theaters that have been excluded from co...

GrantWatch ID#: 224866

Grants to North Carolina Artists and Arts Organizations for Creative Projects

Deadline: 03/18/27 Conference Date: 01/19/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina individual artists and arts organizations in eligible locations for creative arts projects. Funding is intended for original and innovative projects that emphasize collaboration. The highest priority will be given to projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 180398

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Improve Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 01/20/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to build organizational capacity. Funding is intended to strengthen a nonprofit’s ability to serve its clients and achieve its mission. Preference is given to agencies working in lower-income ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177471

Grants to USA IHEs and Associated Organizations to Enhance STEM Education

Deadline: 01/20/27

Grants to USA institutes of higher education and associated organizations to improve and enhance STEM education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. The purpose of this program is to support research projects abou...

GrantWatch ID#: 178034

Grants to California Entities for Programs to Reduce Packaging Waste

Deadline: 01/20/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations, businesses, school districts, and institutions in eligible regions for environmental projects related to packaging waste. Funding is intended to replace limited-use packaging utilized in distribution, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194430

Grants to New Mexico Entities for Equitable Youth Outdoor Recreation

Deadline: 02/26/27 Conference Date: 01/20/27

Grants of up to $40,000 to New Mexico Tribes, Pueblos, Nations, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, public preschools, K-12 schools, public school districts, and public colleges and universities for outdoor recreation programs serving youth aged 18 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231692

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Outdoor and Natural Resource Projects

Deadline: 03/11/27 LOI Date: 01/21/27

Grants to Colorado land conservation organizations, local governments, special districts, and state agencies for activities to develop outdoor recreation and natural resources projects. Applicants must submit a concept paper and contact staff prior to applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 160687

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Productions and Activities

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants of up to $4,500 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations, other nonprofits, local government agencies, and educational institutions for arts projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for exhibits, productions, touring artists, and school residenci...

GrantWatch ID#: 174003

Grants to Colorado Agencies and Organizations for Land Conservation Projects

Deadline: 03/11/27 LOI Date: 01/21/27

Grants to Colorado local governments, state agencies, land conservation organizations, and special districts for land conservation projects. Applicants must contact staff and submit a concept paper prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that protect a...

GrantWatch ID#: 197362

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Organizations, and Special Districts for Outdoor Projects

Deadline: 03/11/27 LOI Date: 01/21/27

Grants to Colorado local governments, state agencies, land conservation organizations, and special districts for outdoor projects that enhance the quality of life for local communities. Applicants must contact staff and submit a concept paper prior to applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 197365

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Research Relate...

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations and institutions of higher education for research related to Cyber Infrastructure. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 201819

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Out-of-School Activities

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, educational institutions, and government agencies to expand out-of-school opportunities for children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that benefit children ages 3 to 8 who live in unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 217051

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Prevent Homelessness

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs and projects that prevent homelessness for children and families in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of initiatives and services ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217634

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Green Space Planning

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for green space planning activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community-driven projects to expand and improve green spaces. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 217637

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Outdoor Programming Access

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for initiatives to increase access to outdoor programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance public spaces and the health and wellne...

GrantWatch ID#: 217638

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Improve Healthcare

Deadline: 03/15/27 Conference Date: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve community healthcare in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a pre-application before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to strengthen capacity, promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 178800

Grants to Alabama Public Charities for Projects to Strengthen Local Nonprofits

Deadline: 03/15/27 Conference Date: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alabama qualified public charities in eligible counties for projects to strengthen local nonprofits. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects that provide train...

GrantWatch ID#: 211146

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Charitable Community Projects

Deadline: 02/18/27 LOI Date: 01/22/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for charitable programs and projects addressing community needs in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying for th...

GrantWatch ID#: 176693

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educational Institutions for Collaborati...

Deadline: 03/05/27 LOI Date: 01/22/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions to form and support collaborations between cultural and history organizations. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197791
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