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

Explore 8,863 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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8,863 grants found

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Businesses for Workforce Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and businesses for workforce training. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to help nonprofit organizations and companies enhance the skills of ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 176069

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Improve Water Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $7,500 to Montana nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for projects that improve or develop water systems. Funding is intended to promote the protection, preservation, development, and use of the state's wa...

GrantWatch ID#: 176076

Grants to Alaska Residents and Organizations to Promote Healthy Native Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alaska individuals and organizations to benefit Native communities. Funding is intended for programs and projects that promote healthy, clean, and sober communities. New applicants will be given preference. The grant program reflects the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176255

Grants to Ohio Urban Gardeners in Eligible Areas to Support For-Profit Food Ventures

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals and organizations in eligible locations to support for-profit gardening ventures. Funding is intended to assist entrepreneurs in advancing the local food system so that residents have access to healthy, fresh, and afforda...

GrantWatch ID#: 176274

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits, Schools, and Groups for Unexpected Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, schools, and groups to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support unexpected needs for projects and programs in the following focus areas: educational enrichment, arts and...

GrantWatch ID#: 176304

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas Teachers and School Organizations for Stude...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,500 to Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas teachers, PTAs, college professors, and school-based clubs or organizations for academic enrichment activities that benefit students in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that will dir...

GrantWatch ID#: 176336

Grants to Tennessee Public Schools and School Districts for Arts Enrichment Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Tennessee public schools and school districts for arts enrichment activities. Funding is intended for costs associated with arts education activities during the school day, including compensation for teaching artists, admission fees for c...

GrantWatch ID#: 176353

Grants to New Mexico and Texas Rural Municipalities for Law Enforcement, EMS, and Fire Protect...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 to New Mexico and Texas rural municipalities and public safety departments within the funding source’s service area for staff training. Funding is intended to support rural communities and to ensure that they are served by certified and we...

GrantWatch ID#: 176368

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Enhance the Quality of Life for L...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for local communities. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 176550

Grants to Kentucky Individuals, Businesses, and Organizations to Enhance the Local Quality of ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky individuals, businesses, and organizations in eligible communities for projects that enhance the local quality of life. Projects must be resident-driven and must demonstrate a great impact on the community. Eligible applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 176583

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Improve Organizational Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve organizational capacity. Funding is intended for activities that strengthen the leadership and management of local nonprofits. Priority will be given to requests that demo...

GrantWatch ID#: 176694

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to promote the economic, social, and physical enhancement of local co...

GrantWatch ID#: 176740

Grants to Michigan High School Sports Teams and Clubs for Beverage Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan high school sports teams and clubs for refueling beverage programs. Funding is intended to promote the education, development, and growth of students in grades 9-12. The purpose of the program is to encourage high school students t...

GrantWatch ID#: 176783

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Priority is given to programs focused on benefitting children and families, senior citizens, and enhancing community li...

GrantWatch ID#: 176832

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Schools and Groups for In-School Educational Music Pe...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International schools and other groups for in-school educational music programs. Although the Foundation appreciates all forms of music, priority is given to proposals that focus on bluegrass music. Live ensemble demonstrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176897

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Public Schools, and Agencies to Address Health and Wellness Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and units of government, including municipalities and public schools, to address health and wellness needs in eligible counties. Applicants must contact a staff member, prior to applying. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 176934

Grants to Minnesota EMS Providers, Organizations, Fire Services, Healthcare Entities, and Scho...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota emergency medical service providers, organizations, fire services, healthcare entities, and schools for emergency preparedness education and training programs. Funding is intended to support activities that enhance an ongoing training program, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177021

Grants to Kentucky K-12 Schools for Field Trips to Parks and Historic Sites

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky K-12 schools for field trips to eligible historic sites and parks within the State. Funding is intended to encourage children to connect with the State’s natural resources through authentic learning experiences. Funding may be used for field t...

GrantWatch ID#: 177138

Grants to British Columbia Organizations in Eligible Regions for Activities that Benefit Local...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for programs that benefit local communities. Preference is given to programs that promote volunteer participation and that do not duplicate serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 177290

Grants to Delaware Educators and Organizations for Holocaust Studies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Delaware educators and organizations for one-time educational opportunities related to Holocaust studies. Funding is intended to promote continued Holocaust education, raise awareness about the consequences of hatred and discrimination, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 177365

Grants to Hawaii K-12 Schools for Environmental Education Outings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Hawaii schools for educational outings for K-12 students. Funding is intended to enable schools to provide students with interactive educational experiences related to the environment. Grants may be used for transportation costs, destinat...

GrantWatch ID#: 177369

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Public Organizations for Initiatives that Address Unmet Needs...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit and public organizations for initiatives that address unmet needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an inquiry prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of health, education, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177571

Grants to Colorado Organizations, Individuals, and Artists to Rent Performing Arts Spaces

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,200 to Colorado organizations, individuals, and artists to rent performance venues within eligible regions. Funding is intended to help local groups afford and access performance space. Venues may be non-traditional and must be located within th...

GrantWatch ID#: 177605

Grants to West Virginia Arts Nonprofits and Agencies for Accessibility and Emergency Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for emergency repairs of arts and history venues. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for ADA-compliant renova...

GrantWatch ID#: 177649

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Assist Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona nonprofit and for-profit organizations, schools, government agencies, and tribal entities for programs that benefit military veterans and their families. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of basic needs, employment, family and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 177657

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, IHEs, and Faith-Based Organizations for Heal...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arkansas nonprofit and faith-based organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and IHEs for health improvement projects and activities that benefit local residents. Funding may be used for projects and programs that focus on food secur...

GrantWatch ID#: 177679

Rebates to Delaware Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Schools for Alternative...

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates of up to $2,500 to Delaware individuals, nonprofit organizations, businesses, organizations, state and municipal governments, schools, and IHEs towards the purchase or lease of natural gas, electric, and propane-powered vehicles. Applicants are advised to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177695

Grants to Connecticut Municipalities for Local Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Connecticut municipalities to support a broad range of historic preservation planning and predevelopment projects. Applicants must be pre-approved as a Certified Local Government prior to submitting an application. Possible projects incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177730

Grants and Loans to Delaware Businesses and Organizations to Promote Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Delaware businesses and organizations that demonstrate the potential to create job growth within the State. Applicants should first contact the funder to discuss whether their project meets the qualifications of the program. The purpose of this...

GrantWatch ID#: 177732

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Schools, Libraries, and Churches to Hire a Professional Artist

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, including churches, schools, and libraries, to host performances and exhibitions by touring artists. Funding is intended for events that are open to the general public. Applicants may select prepared exhi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177733

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for community benefit programs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to foster economic development and enhance career opportuniti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177759

Grants to Canada Métis, First Nations, and Inuit Artists, Groups, Nonprofits, and For-Profits...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Canada Métis, First Nations, and Inuit artists, arts professionals, artists groups, collectives, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations for travel related to professional development. Funding is intended to support travel costs involve...

GrantWatch ID#: 177874

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, and First Nations Artists for Professional Developme...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations, for-profits, First Nations artists, and arts and cultural professionals for career development activities. Funding may be used for production materials, career and artistic development activities, and train...

GrantWatch ID#: 177875

In-Kind Donations to New Hampshire and Vermont Nonprofits for Printing Services

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of printing services valued at up to $1,000 to New Hampshire and Vermont nonprofit organizations and groups in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations working in the areas of hunger, children, and the environment. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177892

Grants to Texas Libraries in Rural Communities for Technological Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas libraries in rural communities for technological improvements. Funding is intended for administration software and equipment as well as the conversion of community newspapers and documents to digital format. The purpose of funding is to modernize r...

GrantWatch ID#: 177931

Scholarships to Alaska Residents to Attend Training for Health and Wellness Careers

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships of up to $5,000 to Alaska residents in eligible communities to participate in vocational training for health-related and human services nonprofit management fields. The scholarships are meant to help subsidize the costs of certifications or vocational...

GrantWatch ID#: 177972

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Japanese Art and Cultural Performances and E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to enhance understanding of Japanese art and culture through events such as performances, exhibitions, film screenings, and lectures. Funding will be given for publicity fees, printing costs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178019

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Museums, Schools, and CBOs to Promote STEM Literacy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, museums, schools, and community organizations for programs that enhance science, technology, engineering, and math literacy for state residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 178093

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Programs that Serve Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support programs and projects that serve children and adults with disabilities. Funding is intended to foster the inclusion of individuals with developmental, intellectual, and phys...

GrantWatch ID#: 178188

In-Kind Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Music Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support music programming. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz and receive approval to submit an application. Funding is intended for applicants providing free or low-cost music in...

GrantWatch ID#: 178253

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits for Projects Benefiting the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Applicants are required to contact program staff prior to submitting a full application. Eligible focus areas include education, healthcare and medical r...

GrantWatch ID#: 178287

Grants to USA Law Enforcement Agencies for Costs Related to Purchasing and Training Police Dogs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,500 to USA and territories law enforcement agencies for acquiring skilled and efficient police dogs. Funding is intended to assist police departments with the overwhelming costs needed to acquire a trained canine. Funding may be used to help cov...

GrantWatch ID#: 178293

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Tribes for Educational Projects Related to Loc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, academic institutions, Tribal entities, and traditional councils for the study and preservation of heritage in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities with educational components, al...

GrantWatch ID#: 178303

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Tribes in Eligible Regions to Preserve Traditi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, institutions of higher education, Tribes, and traditional councils to identify and preserve native names for landmarks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the preservation and study of nativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178304

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life for Di...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible regions to enhance the quality of life for disadvantaged residents. Interested applicants must confirm eligibility prior to applying. Emphasis is given to proposals addres...

GrantWatch ID#: 178315

Grants to Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia Nonprofits for Programs Serving Local Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations for events or sponsorships to benefit young people in the local community. Funding may be used to support initiatives in the focus areas of youth hockey, wellness, education, and community dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 178393

Grants to Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont Nonprofits for Community Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for capital support, scholarships, and program support. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including those that pertain to food pantries, education, homele...

GrantWatch ID#: 178421

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies Serving Local Communities for Project and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities serving local communities for project and general operating support. Priority will be given to projects that focus on underserved populations including communities of color, you...

GrantWatch ID#: 178433

Grants to California Community Groups to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to California community groups to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address the needs of the local community. Eligible proposals benefit neighborhoods and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 178545

Grants to Arkansas and Oklahoma Nonprofits and K-12 Schools to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas and Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents and programs that support economic empowerment initia...

GrantWatch ID#: 178568
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