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

Explore 8,805 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 Maine Agencies and CBOs to Address Climate-Change Risks

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine municipalities and CBO's to address climate-change risks in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities that will enhance the community's adaptation and resilience to climate change, including planning and implementing proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 230995

Grants to Massachusetts Organizations for Programs and Projects that Benefit Young People

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants averaging $15,000 to Massachusetts organizations for programs and projects that benefit young people in eligible regions. The mission of the Foundation is to foster arts, welfare, education, and mentoring relationships for young people in the Greater Boston...

GrantWatch ID#: 231003

Incentives to Ontario Institutions and Businesses to Reduce Water Usage

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Ontario institutional, commercial, and industrial organizations in eligible regions to participate in a water use reduction program. Participants will receive financial incentives to implement water-saving measures. Organizations must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 231041

Loans to Ontario Entities for Energy-Efficiency Improvements to Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Ontario nonprofits, schools, IHEs, hospitals, and owners of commercial, industrial, residential, and retail buildings to implement energy-efficiency improvements on buildings. Funding is intended for a wide range of technologies and measures. Buildings mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231052

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Support Local Events and Festivals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support local events and festivals. Funding is intended to support a range of local initiatives, including but not limited to parades, concert series, music festivals, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231069

Grants to British Columbia For-Profits, Nonprofits, and Indigenous Groups to Mitigate the Nega...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and Indigenous groups to mitigate the negative economic impact of tariffs. Applicants must operate in the forestry sector. Funding is intended to support workforce needs by allowing the recruitment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231087

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Small Businesses, and Tribal Governments for Energy Efficiency...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and Tribal governments in eligible regions for environmental initiatives that increase energy efficiency. Eligible projects include window and door replacements, heating and cooling in...

GrantWatch ID#: 231090

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Encourage Increased Tourism Through Sports

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to encourage increased tourism through sporting events. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to attract professional...

GrantWatch ID#: 231097

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities for Long-term Energy Improve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and indigenous communities for an assessment of local housing. Funding is intended to support an energy assessment of housing projects to reduce energy expenses and greenhouse gas emissions. The goal o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231105

Grants to Canada Agencies, Nonprofits, and Indigenous Communities for an Energy Assessment of ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and indigenous communities for an energy assessment of local housing. Funding is intended to support an energy assessment addressing one-time options for housing providers to reduce energy expenses and...

GrantWatch ID#: 231106

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and For-Profits to Provide Affordable Housing to Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations to provide affordable housing to residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist low- to middle-income residents with down payment funds and closing costs. Eligible applicants benefit the r...

GrantWatch ID#: 231146

Grants to U.S. Virgin Islands Artists and Arts Nonprofits for Arts Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to U.S. Virgin Islands artists and nonprofit arts organizations for arts-related projects, activities, and special initiatives. Funding is intended to promote the advancement of arts and culture. Grants may be used to address emerging needs,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231185

Grants to Guam Sports Teams and Organizations to Promote Youth Sports Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Guam sports teams and organizations in eligible locations to promote youth sports programs. Funding is intended for teams with age groups of 2 to 4 years, 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years, and 15 to 18 years. Teams may use funds...

GrantWatch ID#: 231190

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended for professional development for food-based organizations. Eligible uses of funds include certification, accreditation, consultant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231201

Incentives to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Provide EV Charging Stations

Deadline: Ongoing

Incentives to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and businesses to improve public access to electric vehicle charging stations. Successful applicants will conduct projects to provide high-speed charging sites that ensure access to drive...

GrantWatch ID#: 231225

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Survey Planning Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Colorado agencies, governments, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations for survey planning projects. Funding is intended to help communities ascertain their current survey documentation in order to make informed decisions about architectura...

GrantWatch ID#: 231242

Grants to Colorado Agencies and Nonprofits to Carry Out Small-Scale Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado government agencies, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations to carry out small-scale historical preservation projects. Funding is intended for grassroots projects that could include internships, signage, workshops, confere...

GrantWatch ID#: 231243

Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and school districts in multiple states for community events in eligible counties. These sponsorships are intended for parades, festivals, and similar types of events that honor local heritage,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231248

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Transportation Management Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and local governments for transportation management systems. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. The goal of this program is to establish organizations that will manage transportation and reduce the nu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231258

Grants to Colorado Agencies and Private Entities for Assistance to Secure Federal Funding

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado government agencies and private entities for project development and grant writing assistance to secure federal funding. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to assist applicants with ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231269

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that promote healthy, clean, and sober Alaska Native communities. The goal is to encourage h...

GrantWatch ID#: 231287

Opportunity for Colorado High School Students to Receive Narrative Filmmaking Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Colorado high school students to participate in a narrative filmmaking program. Teachers apply on behalf of their class and must contact program staff before submitting an application. Students will receive at least 20 hours of instruction from fil...

GrantWatch ID#: 231290

Grants to Colorado Agencies and Nonprofits to Preserve Damaged Historical Sites

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Colorado government agencies, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations for the preservation of historical sites unexpectedly damaged due to weather, natural disaster, or human accident. Funding is intended for the emergency stabiliza...

GrantWatch ID#: 231291

Grants to Colorado Agencies and Nonprofits to Carry Out Archaeological Assessments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Colorado government agencies, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations to carry out archaeological assessments. Funding is intended for initial data collection that will set the stage for future projects and site preservation of hist...

GrantWatch ID#: 231292

Grants to Colorado Stakeholders to Protect Water Resources

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado stakeholders such as government agencies, NGOs, and private organizations to protect water resources. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to protect rivers that are not adequately protect...

GrantWatch ID#: 231294

Grants to Colorado Public Water Systems to Develop Water Protection Plans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado public water systems and government agencies to develop water protection plans. Funding is intended for projects that will protect the quality of drinking water sources across the state. Projects should institute best management ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231295

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Churches, and Public Entities for Flood Relief and Recovery

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, churches, and public entities for flood relief in eligible regions. Funding is intended for short- and long-term disaster response, relief, and recovery services that address the health, food, housing, and financial nee...

GrantWatch ID#: 231337

Grants to South Carolina Organizations and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina organizations and government entities for programs to improve the quality of life and benefit residents of eligible regions. Funding can be requested for project or operating support. The purpose of the program is to advance the education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231413

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit the local community in eligible regions. The purpose of the organization is to assist educational, scientific, religious, literary, and public charitable institutions, organizations, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231414

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Organizations and Individuals for Climate Change Activism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA organizations and individuals to promote peaceful climate change activism. In addition to funding, grantees will have access to training and workshops, as well as campaign guidance. The purpose of the program is to foster strong c...

GrantWatch ID#: 231417

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Climate Change Init...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for climate change initiatives. Funding is intended to recognize organizations and individuals who have made strides in addressing climate justice and to compensate individuals and communities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231418

Grants to USA Communities, Businesses, and Individuals to Address the Effects of Climate Chang...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA entrepreneurs, students, communities, businesses, and individuals for initiatives to address the effects of climate change. Funding is intended to support renewable energy enterprises and other activities that promote climate change leadership within...

GrantWatch ID#: 231419

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Initiatives to Reduce Food Waste

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for initiatives to reduce food waste in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities and expenses to support an organization's elimination of food-related waste, including but not l...

GrantWatch ID#: 231466

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and School Systems for Farm Animal Rescue Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, school systems, and animal rescue programs for farm animal protection initiatives. Funding is intended for activities and programs related to rescuing farm animals from food supply systems. Eligible uses o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231467

Grants to Indiana Faith-Based Organizations to Assist Families Experiencing a Medical Crisis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Indiana faith-based organizations to assist individuals and families experiencing a medical crisis in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help cover a variety of costs, including but not limited to utility and housing payments, medical...

GrantWatch ID#: 231468

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Educational Facilities to Benefit Families Impacted by Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Indiana nonprofit and religious organizations, social service agencies, and educational facilities for activities to benefit cancer-impacted children and families in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support family experiences that...

GrantWatch ID#: 231469

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Arts Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribes for arts projects and programs. Funding is intended to cover artist fees, supplies, and travel expenses related to arts activities such as workshops, per...

GrantWatch ID#: 231470

Sponsorships and Grants to Iowa Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships and grants to Iowa organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives in a range of focus areas, including arts and culture, festivals and events, recreation, and education. The goal of the F...

GrantWatch ID#: 231473

Grants to Canada Artists, First Nations Artists, and Organizations for Professional Developmen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Canada artists, First Nations artists, artist groups, and organizations for professional development and marketing opportunities. Funding is intended for participation in career-advancing opportunities and to support artists who are Deaf...

GrantWatch ID#: 231533

Grants to Nevada Individuals, Nonprofits, and Institutions for Arts Programs and Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nevada individuals, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions for arts programs and projects. Applicants must consult with the funding source to determine available funding. Funding is intended for a variety of arts initiatives that demonstrate pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231562

Grants to California Individuals, Organizations, and Indian Governments to Develop Geothermal ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California individuals, organizations, and units of Indian government for projects to develop geothermal energy resources. Funding areas of interest include research and development, planning and policy development, collecting baseline data, environmenta...

GrantWatch ID#: 231606

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Disaster Relief Following a Tornado

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit and community organizations for disaster relief following a severe tornado in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations providing relief to the community in the form of shelter, housing, health, food, and financial ass...

GrantWatch ID#: 231613

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Businesses for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and businesses for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events and programs that promote public art, increase employment, improve job opportunities, improve accessibility, and produce...

GrantWatch ID#: 231620

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Children With Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support children with cancer. Funding is intended for cancer research and to provide education, care, and opportunities for needy children. Eligible organizations dedicate the majority of their fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231730

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for projects to improve education, promote environmental stewardship, and support economic vitality. The goal of this program is to support organizations and progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 231736

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Schools for Environmental Sustainabi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations, local governments, and schools for environmental sustainability projects. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to create t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231758

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Schools for Energy-Efficiency Equipm...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations, local governments, and schools to purchase energy-efficiency equipment. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 231760

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Entities Facing Digital Security ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and communities facing digital security threats and emergencies. The program is intended to help activists, human rights defenders, and journalists who are at...

GrantWatch ID#: 231772

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and School Journalism Programs to Enhance Access to Reliable News

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Michigan nonprofit news organizations, IHE and high school journalism programs, and collaborative news initiatives to enhance access to reliable information and news in eligible regions. Funding is intended for salaries, fees, equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231827

Grants to Washington Individuals for Assistance in Attending a National Jewish Conference

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington individuals for assistance in attending a national Jewish conference. Funding is intended to support professional development for youth-serving Jewish professionals working at synagogues, camps, youth groups, and other Jewish nonprofits. Funds...

GrantWatch ID#: 231830
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