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

Explore 8,775 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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8,775 grants found

Grants to North Carolina Event Organizers to Enhance the Tourism Industry in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to North Carolina event organizers for projects that will enhance the local tourism industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote a strong economic base to encourage job creation within the tourism sector. Eligible activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 180388

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Business Innovation and Community Benefit in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that promote entrepreneurial innovation and education in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for business-related activities and projects that benefit th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180458

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Individuals for Sports Initiatives to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals for sports initiatives to serve local children and youth. Funding is intended to promote the social, emotional, and physical development of youth across the state through the sport of tennis. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 180565

Grants to Indiana Organizations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Indiana organizations to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of healthy minds and bodies, inspiring places, connected communities, everyone's economy, and lifelong learning. The gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180575

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Japanese Language Education Events and Competitions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for Japanese language education events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to motivate large numbers of Jap...

GrantWatch ID#: 180655

Grants to Washington and Oregon Nonprofits for Events, Projects, and Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Washington and Oregon nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for community events, projects, and programs in eligible regions. Applications will be considered in any sector, including housing, health care, transportation, education, public health...

GrantWatch ID#: 180692

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of health and wellness, economic empowerment, and education. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180857

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include civic and community affairs, human services, arts, culture, and humanities, conservation and environment, healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 180886

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Small Capital Improvements to Local Recreational and Cultural...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, including school councils and sports and community groups, for small capital projects that enhance local cultural and recreational facilities in eligible areas. All proposed projects must be for amenities and facilities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180950

Grants to Kentucky School Teachers and Nonprofits to Host Artists for Art Sessions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Kentucky school teachers and nonprofit organizations to host professional artists for teaching residencies. Funding is intended for arts projects that involve student and teacher participation in the creative process. The goal of the program is to enable...

GrantWatch ID#: 181285

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribal Entities and Schools for Short-Term Arts Works...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and schools for short-term arts-related workshops. Workshops may include performing, visual, craft, traditions, literary, and media arts, as well as arts administration...

GrantWatch ID#: 181297

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of arts and humanities, health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 181300

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, public institutions, and government agencies to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance programs in the areas of arts and culture, education, health and hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 181566

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Promote Youth Character Growth and Community Service in Elig...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects that promote youth character growth and community service in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Requests will also be considered for c...

GrantWatch ID#: 181583

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Advance Arts and Education

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to advance arts and education. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for creative and original programs and projects that increase the vibrancy...

GrantWatch ID#: 181590

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for City Beautification and to Assist the Needy and Poor

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible communities for local beautification projects and civic improvement. Applicants should contact staff prior to applying. Funding is also available to support needy and poor populations as well as other...

GrantWatch ID#: 181720

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs and activities that benefit local residents, including underserved populations in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to improve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181785

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Promote the Physical and Mental Health of Youth in Eligible R...

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

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit youth in eligible regions. Interested applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to promote the physical and mental hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 182750

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Promote Music Participation and Appreciation

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that promote music enjoyment and participation for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support impactful projects and programs that benefit the local community, with an emphasis on encour...

GrantWatch ID#: 182780

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Agricultural Education and Safety Programming

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities related to agriculture conducted in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance agricultural education, safety, and other related topics. Eligible applicants are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 182783

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Develop and Train Coaches and Amateur Athletes

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to train and promote the development of coaches and young amateur athletes in eligible locations. Priority is given to programs that benefit disadvantaged youth. Funding will also support amateur competitions and higher ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 182785

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for environmental and community-based programs. Priority is gi...

GrantWatch ID#: 182952

Grants to USA Qualifying Domestic Violence and Animal Nonprofits to Help Domestic Violence Sur...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit domestic violence and animal organizations partnering with other organizations to help domestic violence survivors escape abuse together with their pets. Funding is intended for pet foster programs, construction and renovat...

GrantWatch ID#: 183121

Grants to Iowa Cities and Counties to Improve Water and Sewage Systems in Low and Moderate-Inc...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa cities and counties for improvements to water and sewage systems throughout the state. Funding is intended to support projects such as water system improvements, sanitary sewer system improvements, wastewater and water treatment facility projects, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 183671

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs Benefiting Youth

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs developed by participants between the ages of 5 to 19 to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that fost...

GrantWatch ID#: 184958

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Small-Scale Community Proj...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts in eligible locations for small-scale, immediate projects that address community needs. Funding is intended for organizations that address the priority areas of heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 184998

Grants to Saskatchewan Qualified Donees for Project and Operating Support

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan registered charities and qualified donees to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the program staff office prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects and general...

GrantWatch ID#: 185204

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Meet the Needs of the Local Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, school districts, and government agencies for initiatives to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to meet the community's educational, cultural, historical, civic, and charitable needs. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 185541

Grants to California Artists and Organizations for Local Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California artists and artistic organizations to increase arts opportunities and programming for the cultural enrichment of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in areas such as theater,...

GrantWatch ID#: 185996

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs and projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life of local residents. Eligible organizations are those that serve the central Wisconsin coun...

GrantWatch ID#: 186129

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Preserve Historic Sites

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and public agencies to preserve historic sites and buildings. Funding is intended for restoration, construction, and rehabilitation projects. The goal of the grant program is to support historic preservation as a way to str...

GrantWatch ID#: 186146

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Benefit Residents...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local government agencies, public schools, and fire and rescue departments in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for general operating expenses as well as for projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186243

Grants to North Carolina Agencies, Nonprofits, and Public Schools for Community Benefit Activi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina local units of government, nonprofit organizations, fire and rescue departments, public schools, and religious organizations for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Focus areas include education, arts, human services, youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 186245

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address the Needs of Local Nativ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, faith-based organizations, and fire and rescue departments in eligible counties to address the needs of Native residents. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in...

GrantWatch ID#: 186249

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools for Comm...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, public schools, and fire and rescue departments in eligible locations for community programs, projects, and operating support. Funding is intended to support activities in a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 186254

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits for Heritage Events and Programs to Benefit State Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arkansas nonprofit and community-based organizations for programs that celebrate the State's cultural heritage. Funding is intended to support projects and activities such as local celebrations, events, exhibitions, festivals, photographi...

GrantWatch ID#: 186363

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Religious Entities, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Chil...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, religious entities, public schools, government agencies, and fire and rescue departments to address the needs of children, women, and families in eligible counties. Funds may be used for general ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 187906

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Individuals Living in Poverty

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

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations to address the needs of individuals living in poverty in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to meet basic needs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188867

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and city and state entities for initiatives that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Previous grants have been awarded to nursing homes, parks, and school math programs. Eligible projects must benefit residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 190128

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit eligible communities. First-time applicants are required to complete an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Focus areas include education, human services, health care, veteran ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190377

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies to Strengthen Operations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations and municipalities for projects that enhance organizational capacity and strengthen operations. Funding is intended to support the cost of consultants to promote conversations related to a variety of topics...

GrantWatch ID#: 191364

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for new and existing projects and programs within the focus areas including community engagement, education, culture, food security, environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 191372

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance Community Health and Wellness in Eli...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to enhance the health and wellbeing of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support initiatives and programs that improve community wellness. Previous grants have supported children's museums, schools, f...

GrantWatch ID#: 193532

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes to Address Critical Community and Or...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, public schools, public agencies, and Indian tribal governments to address emergency and time-sensitive organizational and community needs. Funding is intended to support projects that improve the well-being of people, anima...

GrantWatch ID#: 193856

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Children

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for activities that benefit children in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support capital projects and programs that help children lead constructive and positive lives. Eligible programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 193993

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, and North Dakota nonprofit organizations and registered charities for programs to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Organizations must serve an area where the funding source...

GrantWatch ID#: 194326

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and IHEs to Provide Nature-Based Ed...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal communities, schools, and academic institutions to provide nature-based educational activities for children and youth. Funding is intended for expenses related to activities tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 194353

Grants to North Carolina Organizations for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina organizations for environmental protection initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to protect natural resources, restore the natural environment, and preserve the landscape. Expenses may include items such as sp...

GrantWatch ID#: 195936

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Enhance the Well-Being of Local Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to enhance the health and well-being of local residents. All applicants must submit a letter of inquiry and first-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 196482

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Organizational Support and Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and units of government that provide arts programming in eligible counties for organizational support and arts projects. Eligible activities include small arts projects, board training and strategic plann...

GrantWatch ID#: 196572
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