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

Explore 8,778 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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8,778 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Help Youth Develop Life Skills

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to help youth develop life skills. Funding is intended in particular for education programs and any strategies and programs that encourage young adults to be involved in the aviation and aerospace ind...

GrantWatch ID#: 218047

Grants to British Columbia Equity-Seeking Individuals, Organizations, and Groups for Community...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia equity-seeking individuals, organizations, groups, and collectives for arts and cultural activities that unite communities in eligible regions. Priority will be placed on activities that benefit Indigenous, Black, and Peopl...

GrantWatch ID#: 218091

Event Sponsorships and In-Kind Donations to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Event sponsorships and in-kind donations to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to provide support. Applicants must obtain necessary permits from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control or other relevant government authority. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 218101

Grants to Nebraska Entities to Include Childcare Services in Nursing Homes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, tribal entities, and academic institutions to offer childcare services within nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Funding is intended to create a facility in which nursing services, as...

GrantWatch ID#: 218109

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs Addressing Health Equity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit and community-based organizations for programs addressing health equity in eligible areas. Funding is intended for needs outside the regular grant cycles. These needs may include a higher level of funding, a unique pilot program, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218161

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies Addressing Health Needs in Eligible Areas...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments addressing health needs in eligible areas for small-scale activities to build organizational capacity. Applicants must schedule a meeting with staff prior to submitting an a...

GrantWatch ID#: 218165

Grants to West Virginia Artists, CBOs, and For-Profits to Promote the Arts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia individual artists, community-based organizations, and small businesses for arts activities and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist with getting original art projects off the ground. Grants are desi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218177

Grants to Pennsylvania School Districts and Educational Institutions to Promote Solar Energy i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania school districts, career and technical schools, charter schools, schools for students who are deaf or blind, community colleges, and other IHES to promote solar energy in educational institutions. Funding is intended to assist with purchasin...

GrantWatch ID#: 218180

Grants to Canada Registered Charities and Donees for Programs that Benefit Indigenous Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Canada registered charities and donees for programs and projects that benefit Indigenous youth. Grant types include project grants and general operating support. Focus areas for funding include economic opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 218243

Grants to Canada Nonprofits for Programs to Address Climate Change

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to address climate change and reduce emissions. Applicants are required to submit an expression of interest prior to a full grant application. Priority is given to activities that focus on underser...

GrantWatch ID#: 218244

Grants to USA Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Schools, Agencies, and Groups for Commu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public and private schools, government agencies, and eligible groups for community benefit projects. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of education, health care, crisis management, and vet...

GrantWatch ID#: 218256

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Potential applicants must contact program staff before submitting an application. Eligible organizations are those that provide direct services to youth, girls, and wom...

GrantWatch ID#: 218277

Grants to Yukon Municipalities and First Nations for Infrastructure Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Yukon municipalities and First Nations for infrastructure improvements. Funding is available for a broad range of activities to improve roads, highways, railways, internet services, public transportation, recreational and sports infrastructure, tourism, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218325

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Businesses, Artists, and Schools for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $3,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, clubs, artists, cultural and neighborhood groups, schools, and event organizers to support community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a variety ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218329

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Strengthen Organizational Capacity to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible regions for projects to strengthen organizational capacity to address the health needs of local residents. Applicants must schedule a meeting with staff prior to submitting an...

GrantWatch ID#: 218332

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Develop Collaborations to Address Health Challenges in Eligib...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments to develop collaborations to address health challenges in eligible regions. Applicants must schedule a meeting with staff prior to submitting an application. The organization's goals must a...

GrantWatch ID#: 218336

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Assist with Organizational Restruc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to assist with organizational restructures. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended for organizations to explore or implement mergers or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218435

Sponsorships to New York Nonprofit CBOs for Events that Promote Health and Wellness in Eligibl...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to New York nonprofit community-based organizations for events that promote health and wellness in eligible counties. Funding is intended to aid organizations in implementing health seminars, fundraisers, health fairs, summits, and galas. Events must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218445

Grants to New York Nonprofit CBOs for Programs and Initiatives that Improve Health Outcomes fo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit community-based organizations for programs and initiatives that improve health outcomes for residents in eligible counties. Priority is given to programs that address factors that are linked to health disparities. Programs must take pl...

GrantWatch ID#: 218446

Grants to Canada Charities and Donees for Initiatives to Effect Policy Change

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities and qualified donees for initiatives to effect policy change. Certain applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible projects align with one of the following areas of interest: education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218453

Grants to Colorado and Michigan Nonprofits for Health, Youth, Family, and Animal Welfare Proje...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado and Michigan nonprofit organizations for health, youth, family, and animal welfare projects to benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a letter of inquiry. Funded projects must se...

GrantWatch ID#: 218468

Grants to Canada Organizations for Initiatives to Address the Needs of the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada organizations for initiatives to address the needs of the community. Eligible areas of interest include education, sustainability, community development, arts and culture, and health. Particular attention is paid to projects that support women, DE...

GrantWatch ID#: 218470

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Unforeseen Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for unforeseen expenses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to help organizations cope with emergency situations that involve unexpected costs. Examples includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218477

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Public Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations for community development projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to promote public infrastructure for current and future residents and to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 218501

Grants to Indiana Schools for Programs and Initiatives to Improve Student Outcomes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana public schools in eligible locations for projects to improve the outcomes of local K-12 students. Funding is intended for a wide range of initiatives, including academic programs, programs that improve social and emotional outcomes, professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218557

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community programs in the areas of recreation, health, animal welfare, education, and transportation. Grants can be used for capital expenses or program co...

GrantWatch ID#: 218569

Grants to Texas, Louisiana, and California Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas, Louisiana, and California nonprofit organizations for operating support. Applicants may also request program support. Funding is intended to create inclusive and fair access to opportunity through education. Grants are focused in the regions where...

GrantWatch ID#: 218605

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Education and Intervention Programs to Benefit Families and Chil...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit families and children in eligible regions. Funding is intended for innovative education and intervention programs that serve local children ages 0 to 8 years old. The goal of the funding program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 218611

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofit Organizations to Help Youth Participate in Sports

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to help youth participate in sports. Eligible sports include swimming, field hockey, soccer, basketball, baseball, soccer, hockey, lacrosse, track and field, gymnastics, and tennis. Funding may be used for equipment p...

GrantWatch ID#: 218612

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Food Security, Waste Reduction, or Agricultural Education Initiat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives in the focus areas of food security, waste reduction, and agricultural education in regions served by the funding source. The purpose of the grant program is to advance the well-being of local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218613

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of community projects, with a particular focus on projects to benefit veterans and improve their well-being, and projects focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 218614

Grants to Minnesota Organizations for Initiatives to Benefit Communities and Individuals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota organizations to benefit communities and individuals throughout the state. Interested organizations must send an inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs, initiatives, and activities in the focus areas of climate action and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 218615

Opportunity for Hawaii Nonprofits to Join a Funding Network to Support Response Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Hawaii nonprofit organizations and community-based groups to join a funding network to receive support for response efforts following natural disasters and times of crisis. The network will streamline resilience, response, and recovery activities i...

GrantWatch ID#: 218621

Grants to USA Agencies for Emergency Wildfire Response

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies for emergency assistance to manage and contain wildfires. Funding is intended for firefighting activities, emergency protective measures, and administrative expenses. Eligible fires are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 218627

Grants to British Columbia Search and Rescue Organizations in Eligible Locations to Support Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia search and rescue organizations in eligible locations to support projects. Applicants will need to briefly summarize their project and describe why it is necessary for the organization. Preference will be given to organizations that offe...

GrantWatch ID#: 218651

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to benefit residents. Funding is intended to support applicants who have experienced difficulty in obtaining grants from other sources. Eligible activities include education and programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 218747

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Education, Medical Research, and Relig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for education, medical research, and religious activities. Funding is primarily intended for applicants who have experienced difficulties obtaining grants from other sources. Eligible activities incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 218748

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Grassroots Organizations, CBOs, Leaders, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, grassroots, and community-based organizations, leaders, and social enterprises to support programs led by women. Funding is intended to foster advocacy, leadership, and sustainable development. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 218760

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Education Entities to Enhance Water Quality

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, tribes, agencies, and education entities to enhance water quality in eligible areas. The grant funding is intended for projects that aim to reduce or eliminate stormwater pollution, reduce runoff, and edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 218761

Grants to Quebec Artists with Disabilities in Eligible Regions for Assistance in Receiving Fun...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec artists with disabilities in eligible regions for assistance in receiving grant funding and completing arts projects. The purpose of the grant program is to cover the costs of artists with disabilities or hearing loss who are seeking funding or ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 218765

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives Related to Conservation, Education, and Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to conservation, education, and health. Applicants should be able to demonstrate strong leadership and sufficient organizational capacity. The goal of the funding program is to assist organizations that...

GrantWatch ID#: 218767

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programs in the focus areas of education and human services. Priority will be given to capital projects and programs to improve human resou...

GrantWatch ID#: 218768

Grants to New York City Nonprofits to Benefit Seniors

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations to benefit senior residents. Funding is intended to support applicants that provide Jewish seniors with care and dignity. Applications should be for programs in the following focus areas: food security, social isolat...

GrantWatch ID#: 218780

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits, Agencies, Farmers, and Schools to Promote Agricultural and Nutrit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Nevada nonprofit organizations, schools, and farmers to improve nutrition and promote healthy eating habits. Funding is intended for projects that will enhance agricultural education and increase procurement at the local education level....

GrantWatch ID#: 218793

Grants to Virginia High Schools and Agencies to Benefit Low-Income Students in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia high schools and government agencies in eligible locations to expand recreational and educational programming for underserved students. Funding is intended to provide equitable opportunities for students in the community. Grants will allow all s...

GrantWatch ID#: 218801

Grants to Virginia Nonprofit Shelters to Promote Animal Welfare

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia nonprofit shelters to promote animal welfare across the state. Funding is intended to assist small animal rescue organizations in responding to the needs of homeless animals. The fund's purpose is to provide support on an as-nee...

GrantWatch ID#: 218803

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Well-Being of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the well-being of residents in eligible locations. Programs and projects must focus on the funder's mission of improving the quality of life through community programs, health initiatives, educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 218850

Grants to New York and California Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life through Diverse Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and California nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life through diverse programs. Funding is intended for projects in the fields of health, performing arts, scientific research, human services, education, Jewish causes, and animal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218851

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Meet the Needs of Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enable organizations to respond to a variety of issues with the community. Focus areas include hospital and nursing assistance, professio...

GrantWatch ID#: 218852

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Enhancement Projects and Operating Su...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and city governments for community enhancement projects and operating support in eligible regions. Applicants must send an initial inquiry before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to promote projects and pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 218858
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