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

Explore 8,777 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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8,777 grants found

Grants to Massachusetts Schools, Farms, and Gardening Organizations for K-12 Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Massachusetts schools, farms, and gardening organizations for interactive programs and activities that teach children about the food and agriculture industries. Funding is intended to promote agricultural awareness. The goal of the grant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161816

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Arts and Human Services Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for community projects in the areas of arts and human services. Funding is intended for innovative program development and execution, procedure enhancements, equipment purchases, technology upgrades, and capital imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 162951

Grants to Texas Nonprofit Organizations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible counties. New applicants must complete a training session before submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address basic human need...

GrantWatch ID#: 163651

Grants to Wyoming Agencies and Nonprofits for Outdoor Recreational Area Development

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wyoming local, state, and federal agencies and nonprofit organizations to develop and maintain recreational trails for state residents. A pre-application must be submitted prior to the final application. Funding is available for environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 163673

Grants to Washington Organizations for Projects to Benefit Communities, Families, and Youth

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Washington organizations for initiatives to benefit communities, families, and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in a range of focus areas, including culture and art, education, and health and wellness. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 163733

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Priority is given to innovative and efficient programs that address community needs and to projects that promote volunteer participa...

GrantWatch ID#: 164578

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies and Lake Associations for Boating Facility Improvements

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin government units, tribal entities, and qualified lake associations for boating facility improvements. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for construction projects, aquatic plant harvesting equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 164651

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Businesses, and Marinas to Develop and Improve Boating Amenities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin local government agencies and private marinas to improve boating amenities on the state’s waterways. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for construction projects, maintenance activities, and the develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 164657

Grants to Minnesota K-12 Schools for Arts Education Activities and Enrichment

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Minnesota public, private, and non-parochial K-12 schools to provide arts activities to students in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support artist residences, live art performances, mini-workshops, or arts-related field trips. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 166781

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Help Adults and Youth Succeed in the Workplace

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to help adults and youth succeed in the workplace. Proposals should focus on middle school to higher education students of all socioeconomic backgrounds. The goals of this grant program are college support, mentoring ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167137

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Delaware community service and nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that enhance social services, improve local neighborhoods, and further educational effo...

GrantWatch ID#: 167284

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Strengthen Capacity and Improve Management

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen capacity. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits within the core focus areas of community development, education, and improving ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167911

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Respond to Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to address urgent community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for activities and projects that effectively a...

GrantWatch ID#: 169335

Grants to USA Teachers to Enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Learning

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math learning. Funding is intended to increase student success rates by introducing creative project-based learning ideas th...

GrantWatch ID#: 169675

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits Arts Programs in the Jewish and General Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programs and projects in Jewish and general communities. Applicants should contact staff prior to applying. While funding is intended to support cultural arts in both general and Jewish co...

GrantWatch ID#: 170525

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit communities across the state. Funding is intended for initiatives and projects that bring residents together. Programs that encourage collaboration between organizations...

GrantWatch ID#: 170583

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, health, human services, education, and community development. Successful projects will demo...

GrantWatch ID#: 170674

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Programs to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs, seed funding, and capacity-building for community projects that address critical needs in eligible regions. Focus areas include health and wellness, economic resilience, emerging community n...

GrantWatch ID#: 171289

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and Tribal entities for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 171710

Grants to Michigan Health Clinics and Home Health Services to Increase Access to Health Care

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan health clinics to increase health equity and access to healthcare across the state. Funding is intended to support clinic operations or medical and dental home services that benefit vulnerable populat...

GrantWatch ID#: 171926

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Populations in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit vulnerable members of the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and projects benefiting at-risk children, youth, and their families. Eligible appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 172123

Grants to North Carolina Agencies, Nonprofits, Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina government agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based organizations in eligible counties to address needs within the community. Focus areas for funding include education, human ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172128

Grants to Pennsylvania Legal Service Agencies to Provide Services to Local Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of $10,000 to Pennsylvania legal service agencies to provide services to local residents in eligible locations. Past funding has been used for legal aid programs such as access to education, support for survivors of intimate partner violence, refugee servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 172723

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Music and Music Education Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and public sector organizations, including school districts and IHEs, for music and music education programs or projects. Funding is intended for initiatives that enhance and promote organizations whose services benefit state residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 172886

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Programming, Operating Assistance, and Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for program support, general operating assistance, and capital projects. Funding is intended to enhance the lives of residents and families throughout the State. Focus areas include health, human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 173058

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Lives of Local Children

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit children living in eligible locations. Applicants are requested to contact the Funding Source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173141

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Community Music Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community initiatives related to music. Funding is intended to support musical activities and performances that are open to the public for minimal or no costs. Eligible organizations and music...

GrantWatch ID#: 173228

Grants to Saskatchewan Charities and Donees for Activities to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Saskatchewan registered charities and qualified donees for activities to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Program focus areas include cultural, social, and religious activities. Applicants may request operating, capital, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173231

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties for abuse prevention, basic needs, education, health, and community programs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173284

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits for Projects that Enrich the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in communities within the funding source’s service area. Funding is intended to support organizations that are working in the areas of health, affordable housing, soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 173334

Grants to New Brunswick Charities and Municipalities to Assist Needy and Disabled Children ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New Brunswick registered charities and municipalities to assist children from low-income backgrounds or those with special needs. Funding is intended to support programs that help to improve the quality of life for children up to the age of 18. Requests ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173385

Grants to Louisiana Arts and Cultural Nonprofits for Projects and Operating Expenses

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Louisiana nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for projects and general operating costs. Funding is intended to assist organizations that are committed to presenting public arts and culture activities targeting ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173503

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Groups for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and groups to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support both new and existing programs in the community. Previous grants have been awarded to support family serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 173513

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and registered charities to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life by supporting programs in a range of focus areas, including educational, cultural, environmental, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 173519

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Projects and Services that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, including schools and IHEs, for a broad range of activities that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of health and well being, education, economic growth...

GrantWatch ID#: 173526

Grants to Colorado Organizations for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to improve the quality of life for local residents. Preference will be given to proposals that enhance or encourage leadersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 173595

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Positively Impact the Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to positively impact the community. Proposals must align with the Foundation's priorities of health and human services, arts and culture, community development, education, and th...

GrantWatch ID#: 173668

Grants to California Arts Organizations, Artists, and Arts Nonprofits for Local Arts Programmi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California arts organizations, artists, and arts nonprofits for projects that increase access to the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of artistic activities that enhance arts related programs and se...

GrantWatch ID#: 173821

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

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs, capital projects, and operational support to benefit local residents. Focus areas include health, arts, culture, senior citizens, children, youth, families, animal welfare, agricultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 173955

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and IHEs for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations and IHEs for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of quality of life, educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 174132

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Performing Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal entities for performing arts projects and activities. Funding is intended to support arts presentations and professional development activities for staff and volunte...

GrantWatch ID#: 174249

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Address the Needs of Local Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs and projects that meet the needs of local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support programs with educational, scien...

GrantWatch ID#: 174452

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life for the Local Community ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and municipal entities to enhance the quality of life for the local community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include education, health, culture, social services, and civic engagement. The goal of the program is to fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 174495

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies serving eligible locations for community benefit activities. Funding is intended to support activities within the focus areas of health, culture, civic engagement, education, and social services. The g...

GrantWatch ID#: 174496

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Address the Needs of Local Residents in...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to address the needs of local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support impactful projects in the areas of health, culture, civic engagement, social services, and edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 174498

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital and Program Support to Benefit Local Reside...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and capital projects. Eligible proposals enhance the quality of life and address the needs of local residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 174499

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to address a wide range of human needs in the community. Grant funds must be used for projects serving residents and communities located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174564

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

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of education, health, social services, arts and humanities, conservat...

GrantWatch ID#: 174600

Grants to British Columbia K-12 Schools for Outdoor Interactive Learning Projects and Field ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $600 to British Columbia K-12 public and private schools for projects and field trips related to nature. Funding is intended for interactive learning experiences focused on the region's natural surroundings and wildlife. Eligible expenses include t...

GrantWatch ID#: 174961

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Program areas include education, arts and culture, health, social welfare, and the environment. Examples of supported projects include library materials, cancer screenings, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175255
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