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

Explore 8,796 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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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Services and Programs to Address the Immediate Needs of Refu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to address the immediate needs of refugees and immigrant families. Priority is for organizations that help immigrants address legal concerns and that continue to provide support to individuals who have lost their access t...

GrantWatch ID#: 207629

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and For-Profits to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, childcare centers, and multifamily complexes in eligible locations for projects that help improve energy efficiency. Funding is intended for solar system installation, battery e...

GrantWatch ID#: 207658

Sponsorships to South Carolina Nonprofits for Events that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for activities and projects that improve the health and well-being of local communities. Sponsorships are intended to promote events and causes that enhance the health and vibrance of residents, particularly t...

GrantWatch ID#: 207679

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in the Areas of Education, Health,...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to benefit the community. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of this program is to support activities that create sustainable s...

GrantWatch ID#: 207733

Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits and Post-Secondary Institutions for Veterans' Educa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations and postsecondary education and vocational training institutions in eligible counties for educational and career training programs for veterans. Eligible uses of funds include tuition, fees, books, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207766

Grants to Illinois Agencies and Nonprofits for Early Childhood Education, Childcare, and Workf...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois units of government and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to benefit local residents. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to advance early childhood education, childcare, and workforce dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 207767

Grants to Ontario Charities for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario charitable organizations in eligible locations for community capacity-building activities. Funding areas of interest include food security, education, training and employment, youth and children, affordable housing, and transporta...

GrantWatch ID#: 207772

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to promote local tourism. Funding is intended to support events and projects that will attract overnight visitors to the area. Initiatives should bring in visitors from outside the area, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207891

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Promote Social Justice in the Agricul...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote social justice in the agricultural sector. Applicants must submit a preliminary information form prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help gender-oppressed peop...

GrantWatch ID#: 207894

Grants to California Nonprofits to Advocate for Gender and Social Justice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to promote activism related to social and gender justice. Applicants must submit a preliminary information form prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support activist activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 207895

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Promote Environmental Equity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote environmental justice. Applicants must submit a preliminary information form prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help BIPOC and gender-oppressed people partici...

GrantWatch ID#: 207896

Grants to Minnesota Neighborhood Associations, Community Organizations, and Residents for Comm...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota neighborhood associations, community organizations, and residents for events that build local communities in eligible locations. Examples of eligible activities include social gatherings, neighborhood block parties, and movie nigh...

GrantWatch ID#: 207910

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Joint Efforts to Streamline Community Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations for joint efforts to streamline services to the community. Applicants are required to consult with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities that address common issu...

GrantWatch ID#: 207912

Sponsorships to North Carolina and Michigan Nonprofits for Events and Programs Benefiting the ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to North Carolina and Michigan nonprofit organizations for events and programs that benefit the public in eligible locations. The sponsorships are intended to support local community organizations through initiatives that address social equity, inclus...

GrantWatch ID#: 207962

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Environmental and Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for environmental initiatives and relief efforts. Funding is intended for activities that support sustainability, conservation, and national and international emergency relief work, and address diffi...

GrantWatch ID#: 208108

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Help People Living in Poverty

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations assisting individuals living in poverty. Funding is intended for projects that improve lives and help people help themselves. Grants will primarily be made to organizations providing services and programs in tw...

GrantWatch ID#: 208109

Grants to Rhode Island Companies and Organizations to Improve Workplace Access for People With...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Rhode Island businesses and organizations to promote workforce development and improve access for people with disabilities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to advance employment a...

GrantWatch ID#: 208140

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofit Societies for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Lo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies in eligible locations for capital improvement projects that promote productivity, economic growth, a clean environment, and strong communities. Funding is intended for construction and renovation projects in a range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 208171

Grants to California Small Businesses and Nonprofits for Vandalism Repair Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California small businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to offset costs associated with vandalism and other crime-related losses. Funding is intended to support expenses incurred by storefront repairs, and may also be used for boardin...

GrantWatch ID#: 208194

Grants to Minnesota Agencies, Nonprofits, and Schools for Small-Scale, Community-Based Project...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota units of government, nonprofit organizations, and public schools for community-based projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for small-scale projects that align with one of the following areas of focus: community resil...

GrantWatch ID#: 208222

Grants to Ohio Schools to Incorporate Archery Into the Physical Education Curriculum

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio schools to promote archery as part of the physical education curriculum. Funding is intended to teach archery to students in grades 1-12. The program's content covers a range of archery-related topics, including safety, proper techni...

GrantWatch ID#: 208238

Grants to California Dental Health Providers for Emergency Dental Services for Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California dental health providers to address emergency dental needs of children in eligible regions. Funding is available to serve children between the ages of 0-19 for whom other funding sources, such as government assistance, insurance, or other grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 208342

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Conduct Recreational and Sports Programs for Residents in Elig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to Alberta registered nonprofit organizations to provide recreational and sports activities for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that offer opportunities for first-time participants, increase awareness of ine...

GrantWatch ID#: 208349

Grants to Pennsylvania High Schools in Eligible Counties for STEM Programming Benefiting Under...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania high schools in eligible counties for programs that promote STEM education among underserved students. Funding is intended to increase the participation of students from disadvantaged and underrepresented economic and social populations in S...

GrantWatch ID#: 208351

Grants to Alberta Donees for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Alberta donees for projects that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of employment opportunities, financial security, strengthening Indigenous and underserved commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 208563

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of health, education, youth, and public safety. Funding is intended to provide financi...

GrantWatch ID#: 208651

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Safety and Prevent Accidents on Sta...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that improve safety and prevent accidents. Funding is intended for activities, equipment purchases, and research projects that help to prevent injuries, accidents...

GrantWatch ID#: 208662

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Entities, and Schools in Eligible Areas For P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, and schools in eligible locations for projects that address brain disorders. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve the well-being a...

GrantWatch ID#: 208724

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofit Sports Organizations to Host Amateur Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit sports organizations in eligible regions to host competitive amateur sports events. Funding is intended for competitions that are open to the public and that feature regional, provincial, or international compet...

GrantWatch ID#: 208744

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit young people in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and initiatives in a variety of focus areas, including but not limited to, education, justice, housing, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 208762

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits, Schools, and Groups for Projects and Programs to Benefit the Lo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky nonprofit organizations, schools, and groups for projects and programs to benefit the local equine industry. Funding may be used for events, educational programs, and initiatives. The purpose of the program is to promote the equi...

GrantWatch ID#: 208773

Grants to Maryland Nonprofit, Government, Faith-Based, and Educational Entities for Profession...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government, faith-based, and educational entities for professional growth programs in eligible regions. The program supports job-preparedness activities, including digital literacy education, technical sk...

GrantWatch ID#: 209001

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits and Public Transit Agencies to Improve Public Transportation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations and public transit agencies for capital funding to improve public transportation. Funding may be used to construct bus-related facilities, equipment, and to rehabilitate and purchase buses. The purpose of the program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 209047

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Businesses to Enhance Public Transportati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and for-profit businesses to enhance public transportation services. The purpose of the program is to improve access to public transportation in rural areas. Funding may be used for capital, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209052

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, and Schools for EV Charging Stations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, businesses, government institutions, schools, and tribal entities to install and utilize electric vehicle charging stations. The purpose of the program is to support infrastructure to transition fleet vehicles from fossi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209088

Grants to USA Scientists, Educators, and Engineers Affiliated with IHEs and Nonprofits for Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA scientists, educators, and engineers affiliated with IHEs, nonprofits, and Tribes for engineering and science-based research projects related to dynamic systems. Funding is intended to support fundamental research on the monitoring, analysis, measure...

GrantWatch ID#: 209118

Sponsorships to Connecticut Organizations for Community Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $2,500 to Connecticut organizations for events that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for individual events or a series of events that promote fundraising or increase recognition for the organization. Eligible e...

GrantWatch ID#: 209184

Grants to Virginia Nonprofit Childcare Providers in Eligible Regions for General Operational S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia nonprofit childcare providers in eligible regions for general operational support. The purpose of the grant program is to expand the availability of quality early childcare in the region. Eligible childcare providers must be loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 209194

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches for Programs and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches in eligible communities for programs and projects to advance social justice. The purpose of the program is to help achieve justice and equity for people of Africa...

GrantWatch ID#: 209236

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Agencies for Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs that promote economic development. Applicants must pre-qualify in the grantee portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to i...

GrantWatch ID#: 209285

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects that Improve the Lives of Residents in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support impactful projects in designated areas of interest that create positive change and enhance the local...

GrantWatch ID#: 209323

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Environmental Project...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and First Nations in eligible locations for environmental activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that enhance biodiversity and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 209332

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects related to cybersecurity. Funding is intended to develop cybersecurity capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. Priority will be given to projects that incorpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209338

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits for Urgent and Unexpected Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit charitable organizations to improve the local quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for proposals that address an emergency, unexpected, or time-sensitive need. Eligible activities serve the residents of Roc...

GrantWatch ID#: 209381

Grants and In-Kind Support to Utah Nonprofit CBOs, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Areas for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind support to Utah government agencies, nonprofit community-based organizations, and public schools for tree-planting projects. Funding is intended to help neighborhoods plant trees with the assistance of volunteers. In addition to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209415

Grants to Nebraska CBOs for Projects that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Nebraska community organizations for neighborhood-based projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a variety of events that unite neighbors and build relationships; improve safety and social connections; and promote leadershi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209422

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Training Opportunities that Benefit Peopl...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and institutions of higher education for training, seminars, and conferences that benefit people with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to assist organizations that offer mee...

GrantWatch ID#: 209491

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Community Groups, and Civic Organizations for Programs to Bene...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, community groups, and civic organizations for programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to support projects that contribute to the health and vitality of the area. Eligible progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209508

Grants to USA Nonprofit, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations for Programs and Projects to B...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and faith-based organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents in local communities. Projects must fall into one of the following areas of focus: education, public health and emergency response, entrepr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209518

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects Related to Journalism, Cybersecurity, and Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs in a range of focus areas. Focus areas include promoting truth in journalism, cybersecurity, and veterans and their families. The funder's current focus is to provide outstanding organizations with fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 209555
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