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

Explore 8,845 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 Agencies and Nonprofits to Hire Youth Crews for Outdoor Projects

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Colorado municipalities, counties, local government subdivisions, special districts, and nonprofit land preservation organizations to hire crews for outdoor projects that provide public benefit. The goal of funding is to provide employment opportunities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190976
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Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Support the Inclusion of Undergraduate Students in Scient...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal governments to support the inclusion of undergraduate students in scientific research projects. Funding is intended to get more students interested in pursuing careers in engineering and science by giving the...

GrantWatch ID#: 211763
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, CBOs, Organizations, Business Improvement Districts, and Associ...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, CBOs, neighborhood organizations, business improvement districts, and associations for projects to promote clean transportation in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 213852

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Orthopedic ...

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for orthopedic research projects related to military service injuries. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214943
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Address Local Community Needs

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Priority is given to nonprofits demonstrating strong management and a proven track record of accomplishments. Collaborative proposals are encouraged. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 215315

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit, For-Profit, or USA Agency for Clinical Tri...

Deadline: 11/19/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, research institute, or USA government agency for clinical trials related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application and complete required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215334

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Toxic Substance Exposure Preclinical Res...

Deadline: 11/19/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for preclinical research studies related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 215336

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Translational Research on Toxic Substanc...

Deadline: 11/19/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for translational research related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 215338
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503
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Grants to British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho Entities to Protect Salmon Stocks

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho private, nonprofit, and public sector entities to protect salmon stocks in eligible areas. Priorities include enhancing wild stock production, restoring habitat, and improving the information available rega...

GrantWatch ID#: 222195
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In-Kind Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Organization for Professional Marketing Suppo...

Deadline: 08/19/26

In-kind grant valued at up to $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International organization to increase social impact. The purpose of the program is to provide professional marketing, design, branding, strategy, and AI support services to an organization that can convin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222401
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits to Address Social, Health, and Human Service Needs

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations to address the social, health, and human service needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for innovative programs in the focus areas of health, youth opportunity, and financial security. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 222482
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Provide Social Services to Local Residents

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations to provide social services to residents in eligible locations. Examples of eligible service areas may include survivor support, safety or crisis support, basic needs, navigation, food insecurity, family or youth services, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 223086
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Tribes, Schools, and Agencies for Forestry Initiatives

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, schools, and local governments for forestry initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for long-term and sustained urban and community fores...

GrantWatch ID#: 230295

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Orthopaedic...

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to improve the recovery rate for individuals with orthopaedic injuries. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application and complete required registrations...

GrantWatch ID#: 230311

Grants to Washington Entities for Advocacy Services for Victims of Juvenile Offenders

Deadline: 08/25/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, tribes, and government entities for services for victims of juvenile offenders. Funding is intended for emotional assistance, direct support, and resources for victims of trauma or crime. Applicants must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 231389
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Support Women and Girls

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to support women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide young women and girls with the skills they need to become successful, self-confident, and resourceful. Eligible organizations serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231402
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Support Young Women and Girls in Crisis

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to support young women and girls in crisis. Funding is intended to assist with job training, counseling, housing, and other critical services. Eligible organizations serve young women a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231411
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Grants to USA Education Providers for Educational Programs Related to Parkinson's Disease

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to USA nonprofit education providers, including public IHEs, schools, hospitals, and tribes, for educational programs related to Parkinson's Disease. Funding is intended to support activities that enhance the knowledge of community healthcare providers and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231549
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Contract for Services to Washington CBOs and Agencies to Increase Health Insurance Awareness

Deadline: 08/19/26

Contract for services to Washington CBOs and agencies to increase health insurance awareness among multi-cultural residents in eligible regions. Successful applicants will engage in outreach activities related to health insurance open enrollment or educate non-cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 231563

Grants to Nova Scotia Entities to Address Economic Opportunities and Challenges

Deadline: 11/10/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 231877

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Community Arts Programs and Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for arts projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community programming that involves arts professionals across a range of artistic disciplines, including performing, visual, multimedia, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158951

Grants to Idaho Agencies and Nonprofits for Community Health and Wellness Projects

Deadline: 09/02/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Idaho government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance the health and wellness of residents in eligible communities. New applicants are required to attend a grant writing workshop session prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 160926

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/29/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Nevada nonprofits and local government entities for programs that foster the self-sufficiency and independence of residents in eligible locations. Funding is also intended for activities and events that promote community pride and cohesiveness or enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 164174

Grants to North Carolina Arts Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Funding is intended for programming and general operational expenses. Eligible uses of funds include advertising, marketing, space and equipment rental, arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 172246

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up $20,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide support for organizations working in the focus areas of mental and behavioral health; safety and well-being; and economic...

GrantWatch ID#: 173564

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for support in providing arts and cultural programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with general operational expenses. The purpose of the program is to support organizations working to promote a...

GrantWatch ID#: 173565

Grants to North Carolina Schools in Eligible Locations to Host Artist Residencies

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina PreK-12 public and private schools and adult education programs in eligible locations to host artist residencies. Funding is intended to support residencies in schools, summer camps, after-school programs, and arts learning...

GrantWatch ID#: 173803

Grants and Loans to Hawaii Nonprofits and Agencies for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants and loans to Hawaii nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and CBDOs for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 178409

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Nonprofits for Arts Activities to Engage Young Residents

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for arts-related activities that attract and engage young residents. New applicants must contact staff prior to applying. The grant program is intended to provide s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179434

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Natural Resource Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for natural resources conservation projects that employ youth. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects that yield long-term benefits to the community. The project must result i...

GrantWatch ID#: 180200

Grants and Scholarships to California Nonprofits and Individuals for Blood Banking Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $35,000 and scholarships of up to $70,000 to California nonprofit organizations, qualifying hospitals, and individuals in eligible regions for programs related to blood banking. Funding may be used for educational programs, scholarships for post-do...

GrantWatch ID#: 181338

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to address food insecurity in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist organizations in providing vulnerable residents with increased food access. The aim of the program is to eradicate hunger by addressing a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185718

Grants to Arizona Teachers to Enhance Wildlife Education

Deadline: 09/01/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Arizona teachers and educational professionals, including government and Indian tribe employees, to enhance wildlife education. Funding is intended to support professional development activities as well as the design and implementation of...

GrantWatch ID#: 187850

Grants to California Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Organizations for Operating Support

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to California nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Funding is intended to strengthen organizational operations and increase equitable access to high-quality arts and cultural experien...

GrantWatch ID#: 199573

Grants to California Training Programs to Train Physician Assistant and Family Nurse Practitio...

Deadline: 09/23/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to California training programs to train students in the fields of physician assistant and family nurse practitioner. Funding is intended to support currently existing, accredited programs that educate, train, and place graduates in locations that are medic...

GrantWatch ID#: 204752

Grant to a Washington, DC Nonprofit to Address Water Pollution

Deadline: 08/31/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grant to a Washington, DC nonprofit organization to address water pollution. Funding is intended to support the maintenance and monitoring of trash traps as well as provide public education about water pollution and provide environmental workforce development. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 208814

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Festivals and Events

Deadline: 09/20/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and municipalities to promote tourism in eligible locations. The purpose of this program is to support festivals and events that are open to the public, support diversity, increase the number of visitors and revenue rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 209409

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Promote Recycling

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations, businesses, tribal entities, and government entities to promote recycling programs and waste reduction efforts. Funding is intended to encourage participation in recycling and source reduction and educate the public throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 211456

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs to Improve Clinical Effectiveness Research

Deadline: 01/12/27 Conference Date: 08/19/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit research organizations, and institutions of higher education for research projects related to improving clinical effectiveness research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a ful...

GrantWatch ID#: 212662

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Improve Public Transportation and Green Spaces

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government entities to increase access to public transportation in eligible locations. Funding is intended for operating expenses for organizations that work to increase neighborhood mobility, increase outdoor spaces,...

GrantWatch ID#: 215481

Grants to Georgia Schools, School Districts, and Nonprofits to Improve Outdoor Learning

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia public schools, school districts, and nonprofit organizations to engage preK-12 students in high-quality outdoor learning experiences. Funding is intended for new or expanded outdoor programs for children across the state. Grants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215631

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofits to Address Urgent Issues for Girls and Women

Deadline: 09/08/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for projects that address urgent issues for girls and women. Funding is intended for projects that improve the lives of girls and women and create positive social change to allow full participation of eve...

GrantWatch ID#: 216267

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address Social Disparities

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, faith-based entities, groups, and homeowners associations to address racial disparities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that respond to inequities holistically and place...

GrantWatch ID#: 216590

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Arts Initiatives

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit entities, cultural institutions, CBOs, and individuals for arts and culture initiatives in eligible locations. Funding may be used for existing and new programs. The goal of the funding program is to con...

GrantWatch ID#: 221097

Grants to Ontario Groups for Community Development Initiatives

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario resident groups for community development initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the following focus areas: mental health, housing stability, vibrant spaces, community safety, and employment st...

GrantWatch ID#: 221897

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Address Homelessness

Deadline: 11/16/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to address homelessness. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to help individuals and families quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222721

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Technical Training for Businesses

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribes to provide technical assistance to small businesses. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for training, accelerator programs, and related oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 223255

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Water Quality Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for water quality improvement projects. Funding is intended to projects that will directly reduce water pollution and planning projects for wat...

GrantWatch ID#: 223543

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Education and Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies for educational and preservation projects. Funding is intended to support capital and non-capital projects that address preservation needs in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, includin...

GrantWatch ID#: 223695
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What types of nonprofit grants are available on GrantWatch?

GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for nonprofits across 61 categories, including Education, Health and Medical, Housing, Arts and Culture, Youth and At-Risk Youth, and Community Services, along with operating support, capital campaigns, and program expansion funding.

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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm whether your organization qualifies.