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

Explore 8,793 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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8,793 grants found

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Meet the Specific Needs of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for operational support to meet the specific needs of residents. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding priority areas include youth, individuals with disabilities, aging adults, and people ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212954

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, Associations, Committees, and Individuals to Support E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit and for-profit organizations, associations, committees, and individuals to support events and encourage tourism in eligible locations. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to determine eligibility and access the applicatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 212966

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits to Help Businesses Relocate and Expand

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations to promote business development. Funding is intended to support initiatives that facilitate the relocation, growth, and expansion of businesses by providing resources that help organizations establish new operations, incre...

GrantWatch ID#: 212990

Grants to Iowa K-12 Public, Private, Home, and Charter Schools to visit a Historical Library

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa K-12 private, public, home, and charter schools to visit a historical library. Funding is intended to support travel to a library and museum and enhance their education related to US history. Schools with a high reduced lunch percentage or Title I s...

GrantWatch ID#: 213050

In-Kind Donations of Opioid Overdose Treatment Kits to Indiana Health Departments and Tribes

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of opioid overdose treatment kits to Indiana local health departments and Native American-serving entities. Participants will receive a supply of overdose kits containing naloxone nasal spray. Health departments are encouraged to partner with com...

GrantWatch ID#: 213139

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Operational Support and Programs to Benefit Eligible Communit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for operational support and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations that have a charitable purpose and have not previously received grant assistance from...

GrantWatch ID#: 213151

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Programs That Promote Social Justice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations to promote racial and social justice, particularly in areas historically impacted by racial inequities. Funding is intended to support nonprofits that face obstacles to receiving flexible funding due to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213180

Grants to Michigan Local Government Agencies for Renewable Energy Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan local government agencies for renewable energy projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a range of renewable energy projects, including grid-connected solar,...

GrantWatch ID#: 213262

Grants to Illinois Organizations and Individuals for Arts Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois organizations and individuals for arts projects, programs, and events that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support special activities, events, or opportunities that arise during the year and that...

GrantWatch ID#: 213309

Grants to Ontario Neighborhood Groups and Residents for Community-Based Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Ontario neighborhood groups and residents for community-based events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist groups and events with operating expenses that support eligible activities. Neighborhood events must take place in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 213324

Vouchers to New York Public School Districts and Transportation Contractors to Convert School ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Vouchers to New York public school districts and transportation contractors to encourage the conversion of existing school bus fleets to zero-emission vehicles. The program will provide vouchers for both vehicles and charging stations. Eligible zero-emission schoo...

GrantWatch ID#: 213348

Grants to USA Individuals for Emergency Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to Individuals for emergency financial assistance. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to assist individuals experiencing urgent unexpected situations including, but not limited to na...

GrantWatch ID#: 213476

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Developers for AI...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $20,000, and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, developers, and researchers for projects in Artificial Intelligence. Funding is intended to support innovative...

GrantWatch ID#: 213528

In-Kind Support to New York Community Gardens for Soil Testing

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to New York community gardens for soil testing. The program is intended to benefit community gardens by testing for metals, acidity, and nutrient content of the soil. Applicants may represent an established or new community garden. Soil test result...

GrantWatch ID#: 213552

Grants to Maryland, New York, and Washington, DC Nonprofits to Foster Social Justice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland, New York, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for social justice initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities that foster climate, racial, and or immigrant justice. The geographic focus for funding is primar...

GrantWatch ID#: 213593

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Research Related to US Foreign and Domestic Policies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects, programs, and research related to US foreign and domestic policies. Funding is intended to support projects that are now in danger of losing funding due to the economic downturn and dwindling public funds. Funded...

GrantWatch ID#: 213612

Opportunity for Michigan Local and Tribal Governments to Apply for Loans to Address Emergency ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Michigan local and tribal governments to apply for low-interest loans to address emergency situations. Funding is intended for preparatory activities that would lower the risk of dangers caused by natural disasters and hazards. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 213615

Grants to USA Federal Agencies for Technology Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA federal government agencies for technology projects that will improve agency operations, enhance coordination with other programs and agencies, and revamp older systems. The purpose of funding is to modernize operations, reduce costs, and enhance pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 213653

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Cultural Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for cultural activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs at community and heritage festivals and events. Special consideration is...

GrantWatch ID#: 213655

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters for Enrichment Activities for Adoptable C...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters to provide stimulation to cats in shelters. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. Funding is intended to support a wide range of indoor, outdoor, and human intera...

GrantWatch ID#: 213685

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters for disaster relief. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. The purpose of the grant program is to provide assistance to animal organizations that have been affe...

GrantWatch ID#: 213686

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters to Improve Conditions for Dogs Waiting fo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters to improve conditions for dogs in shelters. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. Funding is intended for a wide range of purchases and activities that enhance t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213687

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters for Expenses Related to Adoption Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters for expenses related to stort-term adoption programs. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. Funding is intended to cover costs needed for short-term dog field tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 213688

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters to Cover Medical Treatments for Pets Wait...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters to cover medical treatments for pets waiting for adoption. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. Funding is intended to cover a wide range of emergency medical ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 213689

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters to Subsidize Pet Adoptions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters to subsidize pet adoptions. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. The purpose of the program is to support reduced-fee or free adoptions for cats and dogs. Grantees will be requi...

GrantWatch ID#: 213690

Grants to Canada Animal Rescue Organizations and Shelters for Organizational Operations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada animal rescue organizations and shelters for organizational operations. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website to apply for funding. Eligible costs include food, supplies, vaccines, and any other expe...

GrantWatch ID#: 213691

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters to Provide Financial Assistance to Indivi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters to provide financial assistance to individuals who adopt older pets. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. Funding is intended to provide incentives to potential ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213693

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of arts, education, and health and human services. Grants will support organizations that utilize c...

GrantWatch ID#: 213695

Grants to USA Physician Assistants, Organizations, and Students to Support Inclusion, Equity, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, organizations, and students for initiatives to support inclusion, equity, and diversity within the profession. Funding is intended to reduce health disparities and increase health equity in underserved communitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 213713

Grants to USA Physician Assistants, Students, and Organizations to Address Mental Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, students, and organizations to address mental health. Funding is intended to support initiatives within communities. Priority will be given to projects that reach underserved communities. Eligible activities inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 213714

Grants to USA Physician Assistants, Students, and Organizations to Create and Implement a Proj...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, students, and organizations to create and implement a project to advance the oral health of patients. Special consideration will be given to projects benefiting vulnerable populations, including but not limited t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213715

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Military Members and Their Families

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects that help military families feel a stronger sense of community belonging. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits in implementing...

GrantWatch ID#: 213722

Grants and Loans to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses for economic development initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of municipal development, capital projects, and economic devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 213802

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support events that will positively impact the quality of life in the region. Applicants must demonstrate their track record w...

GrantWatch ID#: 213804

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, First Responders, Agencies, Individuals, and School Districts f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, individuals, first responders, school districts, faith-based entities, and government agencies to prevent, prepare for, and address disasters in eligible locations. Funding is intended to meet the immediate and long-term...

GrantWatch ID#: 213819

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Increase Access to Affordable Capital

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and businesses to improve access to interest-free capital. Funding is provided as recoverable grants that are repaid if and when the recipient achieves specific financial milestones. The purpose of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 213824

Grants to Pennsylvania Conservation Organizations and Municipal Authorities for Projects Relat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit conservation organizations and municipal authorities for projects to improve the quality and quantity of conservation easements. Applicants must complete a qualification form, reserve funding, and complete projects prior to applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 213827

Grants to USA Tribes in Multiple States to Improve the Quality of Drinking Water

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Islands federally recognized Tribes for projects to improve the quality of drinking water. Funding is intended for activities and programs to address issues associated with emerg...

GrantWatch ID#: 213880

Grants to Florida Groups and Organizations in Eligible Locations to Attract Tourists to the Ar...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida groups and organizations in eligible locations to attract tourists to the area. Funding is intended to support events occurring in late August through May. Eligible events include organized exhibitions, concerts, festivals, fairs,...

GrantWatch ID#: 213918

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States for Solar Energy Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations and educational facilities in eligible counties for solar energy projects. Funding is intended to support a range of solar projects to create employment opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 213922

Grants to California, Nevada, and Arizona Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California, Nevada, and Arizona nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: education, health and wellness, team sports and youth development, hunger relief, and di...

GrantWatch ID#: 214005

Grants and In-Kind Marketing Support to USA Nonprofits to Improve Operations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind marketing support to USA nonprofit organizations to improve operations. In addition to advertising funds, eligible organizations receive professional advice on the best way to publicize their work and reach a larger audience. The purpose of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214028

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Promote Solar Energy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan utilities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and businesses to promote solar energy for low- and moderate-income residents. Funding is intended to promote environmental benefits and to provide potential financial sav...

GrantWatch ID#: 214057

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners, Commercial Tenants, and Business Districts fo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois small business and commercial property owners, tenants, and business districts for environmental sustainability projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for waste management projects and building improvement projects....

GrantWatch ID#: 214075

Grants to USA and Canada Educational Institutions and Public Charities for Projects Related to...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada educational institutions and public charities for research, education, and professional development projects related to the treatment of pain. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support inn...

GrantWatch ID#: 214115

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Underserved Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the needs of underserved residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that help to enhance the lives and prospects of the area's most disadvantaged citizens. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 214116

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must align with one of the following focus areas: safety, sustainability, workforce development, and thriving communities. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 214118

Grants to USA Qualifying Organizations to Support Athletes and Promote the Sport of Rowing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying organizations to promote the sport of rowing. Funding is intended for the support of competitive athletes currently involved in rowing and for the identification and development of future competitive rowers from underrepresented groups. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 214137

Grants to British Columbia Entities for Projects and Programs to Benefit the Environment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia First Nations, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, agencies, academic institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for projects to benefit the environment. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an app...

GrantWatch ID#: 214141

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, Agencies, For-Profits, Nonprofits, Academic Institut...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for projects to benefit local watersheds. Applicants must contact staff to begin the application process. Securin...

GrantWatch ID#: 214142
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