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

Explore 8,847 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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8,847 grants found

Grants to Canada Research Institutes, Indigenous Communities, Municipalities, and Nonprofits f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada research institutes, Indigenous communities, municipal governments, and nonprofit organizations for feasibility studies on low-carbon energy systems. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 225760

Grants and Loans to Canada Municipalities, Nonprofits, and Research Institutes for Capital Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Canada Indigenous communities, municipal governments, nonprofit organizations, and research institutes for capital projects related to energy systems. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 225763

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Research Institutes, and Municipalities to Prepare Business Cases...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, research institutes, Indigenous communities, and municipal governments to prepare business cases exploring organic waste-to-energy. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 225765

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Research Institutes, and Municipalities for Organic Waste-to-Ener...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, research institutes, Indigenous communities, and municipal governments for organic waste-to-energy feasibility studies. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 225766

Grants and Loans to Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities for Energy Project...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Canada nonprofit organizations, government entities, research institutions, and Indigenous communities to convert organic waste to energy. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. The purpose of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 225767

Grants to Canada Municipalities, Nonprofits, and Research Institutes for Net-Zero Planning Act...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada municipal governments, nonprofit organizations, research institutes, and Indigenous communities for net-zero planning activities. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to develop a pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 225768

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Research Institutes, and Municipalities for Net-Zero Feasibility ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, research institutes, Indigenous communities, and municipal governments for net-zero feasibility studies. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support a fea...

GrantWatch ID#: 225769

Grants to Canada Research Institutes, Municipalities, and Nonprofits for Net-Zero Pilot Progra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada research institutes, Indigenous communities, municipal governments, and nonprofit organizations for net-zero pilot programs. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support a pilot pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 225770

Grants and Loans to Canada Municipalities, Nonprofits, and Research Institutes for Net-Zero Ca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Canada Indigenous communities, municipal governments, nonprofit organizations, and research institutes for net-zero capital projects. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 225772

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career PhD Scholars for Historical Humani...

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International early-career PhD scholars to pursue research projects related to historical humanities. Funding will cover a monthly stipend as well as travel and other material expenses. Funding is intended for a wide range of resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 225800

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Groups for Invasive Species Removal

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, associations, civic and faith-based groups, schools, and small municipalities for environmental projects. Funding is intended for small-scale maintenance projects that help remove and control invasive speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 225818

Grants to Colorado Veterinarians, Animal Control Officers, Farriers, Law Enforcement, and Anim...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado veterinarians, animal control officers, farriers, law enforcement, and animal welfare organizations for equine emergency care expenses. Funding is intended for single-occurrence emergencies, including medical and dental care, gelding, euthanasia...

GrantWatch ID#: 225826

Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools for Initiatives to Enhance Communities in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and schools for initiatives to enhance communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of hunger, veterans, education and youth, health and human services, and inclusion and...

GrantWatch ID#: 225838

In-Kind Donations to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Fundrais...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations valued at up to $1,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for fundraiser and banquet giveaways. Eligible applicants must have their mission aligned with the Funder's values: supporting military and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225878

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, CBOs, Agencies, and Schools for Programs and Projects that Impa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Colorado nonprofit and community organizations, government agencies, and school districts in eligible locations for activities to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that support stewardship, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225881

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Public Institutions, and Agencies for Community Initiatives in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, public institutions, and municipalities for community initiatives in eligible locations. Eligible projects include event sponsorship and programmatic support. The Funder invests in initiatives that strengthen communities...

GrantWatch ID#: 225882

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Community Initiativ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for community initiatives in the vicinity of the Funder's retail venues. Applicants must support the values of connecting audiences to the outdoors and wildli...

GrantWatch ID#: 225884

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits for Community Service Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations for community service programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide variety of projects, including education, human services, economic development, health, and cultural programs. All funded projects m...

GrantWatch ID#: 225889

Grants to USA and Canada Law Schools for Initiatives to Encourage Students to Pursue Careers i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada law schools for initiatives to encourage students to pursue careers in law. Funding is intended for collaborative projects among at least three universities. Eligible activities include workshops, conferences, law fairs, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225903

Sponsorships to Indiana Nonprofits to Support Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $2,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for events that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for one-time sponsorships supporting charitable activities that serve the area. Preference is given to events that reach ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225906

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Marketing Projects to Increase Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for marketing projects to increase tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to the advertisement or promotion of events. Eligible proposals must demonstrate that projects will lead to in...

GrantWatch ID#: 225910

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Initiatives that Educate Residents an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives that educate residents and raise awareness of antisemitism. Funding is intended to support programs that teach the local community about Judaism and Jews, provide training and educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 225916

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin individuals and grants of up to $1,000 to nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for clothing, shelter, food, education, health, and community projects. Eligible expens...

GrantWatch ID#: 225941

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Projects Benefiting Those in Need

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for community-based projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that provide shelter, food, clothing, health care, and more to individuals in need. Eligible activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225951

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health and safety, human services, recreation, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225953

Grants to Arkansas Individuals and Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas individuals and nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding may be used to assist children, seniors, and families experiencing crisis and food insecurity. Expenses for services benefiting emergency vo...

GrantWatch ID#: 225955

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Individuals to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and individuals to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and activities that will enhance overall well-being, comfort, and daily living conditions for community re...

GrantWatch ID#: 225957

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Individuals, and Families in Eligible Locations for Charitabl...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, individuals, and families in eligible locations for charitable, environmental, emergency, and educational assistance. Funding is intended for a wide range of needs including food, clothing, health, and shelter; educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 225959

Grants to Montana Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Meet the Needs of Communities in Eli...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to meet the needs of communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to education, youth, health, public safety, community...

GrantWatch ID#: 225960

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Activities to Support Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon nonprofit organizations for activities to support residents in eligible regions. Previous funding has benefited senior citizens' facilities, preschools, community theaters, community kitchens, and community outreach organizations. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225961

Grants to Wyoming Individuals and Nonprofits to Meet Personal and Community Needs in Eligible ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming individuals and nonprofit organizations to meet personal and community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for education, clothing, health, food, and shelter needs. Applicants must be located in the service area of the funding source...

GrantWatch ID#: 225962

Grants to Indiana Nonprofit, Schools, and Government Agencies in Eligible Counties for Unexpec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible counties for unexpected costs. Funding is intended to provide short-term funding to address time-sensitive needs. Requests must align with the pillars and mission of the fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 225987

Loans to Maryland Nonprofit Organizations for Short-Term Bridge Funding

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans of up to $25,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for short-term support. Funding is intended to cover the operating expenses of organizations that are waiting for funding from government contracts to be distributed. The bridge loan is interest-free and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226029

Grants to Illinois Schools, Agencies, and Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Capacity Building...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois schools, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capacity building initiatives. Some applicants must complete an assessment prior to applying. Successful applicants can design their own projects or participate in...

GrantWatch ID#: 226036

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, and Churches in Eligible Counties for Trips That Benef...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, and churches in eligible counties for trips that benefit youth. Funding is intended to help youth and their adult chaperones participate in a spiritual, service, or learning trip. The goal of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 226037

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs and Projects Serving Residents of Eligible Locat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that serve residents of eligible locations. Funding is intended for community activities and programs related to recreation, social services, and the arts. All projects and programs must serve...

GrantWatch ID#: 226058

Grants and Scholarships to Connecticut Nonprofits and Individuals to Improve the Quality of Li...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and scholarships to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and individuals to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, culture, youth, health and human serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 226059

Grants, Sponsorships, and In-Kind Support to New York Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Resid...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants, sponsorships, and in-kind support to New York nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include community development, affordable housing, food accessibility, diversity, inclusion, and financia...

GrantWatch ID#: 226064

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: youth programs, affordable housing, health, education, and human services. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 226067

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that help those in need help themselves, through the practical application of knowledge and resource...

GrantWatch ID#: 226072

Grants to Indiana Individuals, Families, and Nonprofits for Community Service Projects in Elig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations for community service projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects including medical care, housing, education, food, housing, clothing, and more. Applicants mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226080

Grants to Georgia Organizations and Individuals for Initiatives to Enhance Communities in Elig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia organizations and individuals for initiatives to enhance communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and projects that improve the lives of individual residents, families, and groups located in the funding source's service...

GrantWatch ID#: 226083

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and For-Profits for Charitable and Community-Based Projects in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations for charitable and community-based projects in the Funder's service area. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, fire and rescue, school projects, crisis centers, youth programs, historical soc...

GrantWatch ID#: 226098

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs and Activities to Benefit Local Residents in El...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and activities to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects in the focus areas of the arts, health, and STEM. Eligible projects that are likely to have a positiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 226102

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Individuals for Personal Assistance Due to Unexpected ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and individuals for personal assistance due to unexpected problems in eligible counties. Eligible uses of funds include special equipment, healthcare, food, shelter, clothing, and other needs. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 226109

Grants to Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois Nonprofits for Projects and Activities ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for programs that enhance the health and wellbeing of local community residents. Priority will be given to in...

GrantWatch ID#: 226112

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community organizations that provide services for the betterment of residents. Grants can be used for equipment, su...

GrantWatch ID#: 226141

Opportunity for Israel and Germany Investigators to Apply for Joint Funding for Collaborative ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Israel and Germany investigators to apply for joint funding for collaborative research projects. Israeli applicants must be pre-registered prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support research in all disciplines of the humanit...

GrantWatch ID#: 226147

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Municipalities to Respond to Immediate Needs and Improve the Q...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and municipalities to respond to immediate needs and improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs related to public safety, basic human needs, leadership, social issue...

GrantWatch ID#: 226148

Grants to Wisconsin Organizations for Initiatives to Address the Health of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin organizations for initiatives to address the health of residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: health and wellness; chronic disease prevention and management; and subst...

GrantWatch ID#: 226150
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