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

Explore 8,774 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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8,774 grants found

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that fall within the Foundation's focus areas and enhance the quality of life for community members. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 196579

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Capacity Building Projects, Programming, and Capital Improvements

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capacity-building efforts, capital improvements, program expansions, and special projects. Requests wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 196795

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Child and Youth Victims of Crime

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit disadvantaged children and youth. Funding is intended to provide advocacy and support services to child and youth crime victims from underserved or unserved populations. Grants can be used to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 197041

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Promote Community Health and Equity in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to promote community health and health equity in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that benefit underserved populations, as well as for capacity-building efforts, such as training. Eligible app...

GrantWatch ID#: 197338

Grants to Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, and Texas Nonprofits for Capital...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, and Texas nonprofit organizations for capital projects and medical equipment purchases. Funding is intended to support projects and organizations in the areas of culture and religion, education, health an...

GrantWatch ID#: 197384

Grants to Oklahoma Clubs, Bureaus, Organizations, and K-12 Teachers to Promote Agriculture

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of $500 to Oklahoma K-12 teachers, organizations, county farm bureaus, and 4-H clubs for educational projects and programs that promote agriculture in local communities. Funding is intended to increase community interest in local agriculture and to improve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197719

Grants to Missouri Charitable Organizations for Community Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Missouri charitable organizations for community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects focused on children, poverty, faith-based programs, arts, culture, animal welfare, and individuals with disabilities or illnesses. The Founda...

GrantWatch ID#: 197868

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits for Programs in the Areas of Education and the Arts

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of education and the arts in eligible counties. Applicants will be asked to describe how their proposal will help to enrich the local arts community. Eligible applicants are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198054

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support athletic, cultural, and volunteer assistance groups that offer services or promote activities that enhance the...

GrantWatch ID#: 198117

Grants to California Nonprofits, Neighborhood Groups, and Schools for Community Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups and associations, homeowner associations, service clubs, and schools in eligible locations for projects and events to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 198381

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Local Initiatives to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit local residents. Funding may be requested for a wide variety of focus areas, including but not limited to alcohol abstinence, children with disabilities, support for colleg...

GrantWatch ID#: 199236

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Visitation Supervision for Minors

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that oversee supervision of visits between minors and their noncustodial parents. Funding is intended to protect children who have been victims of domestic violence. Eligible uses of...

GrantWatch ID#: 199351

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Municipalities, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations for Comm...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and faith-based organizations for community services in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that have measurable results and address specific community needs or con...

GrantWatch ID#: 200818

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Arts and Recreation Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and community groups for projects that benefit residents and visitors in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of social services, recreation, arts, and culture. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 201241

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New Jersey charitable organizations working to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support proposals in the following areas of focus: education, health, human services, animal welfare, and research. The first considera...

GrantWatch ID#: 202301

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Access to Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies to increase the availability of arts programming for underserved communities. Organizations must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 203514

Grants to Illinois Nonprofit Organizations to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to improve food security in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for local organizations working to end hunger. Eligible applicants operate i...

GrantWatch ID#: 203555

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects Related to Boating and the En...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects related to boating and the environment. Funding is intended for projects that promote water safety, develop economical personal safety equipment, and minimize the deleterious effects boa...

GrantWatch ID#: 203822

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects Addressing Indoor Air Quality

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support initiatives that improve the environmental quality of indoor facilities. Projects must directly address air quality, indoor environmental quality, IEQ-linked illness, or thermal comfort. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 204313

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Projects and Programs Benefiting Residents

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that serve residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for new programs and activities; to enhance an...

GrantWatch ID#: 204687

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Areas for Programs and Projects t...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools in eligible areas for programs and projects that benefit local communities, with an emphasis on underserved populations. Funding is intended for activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 204891

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Related to Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for research related to visual arts projects. Funding is intended for projects that make an original contribution to the field of contemporary visual arts. Special consideration will be given to projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204969

Grants to North Carolina CBOs and Agencies for Conservation Projects Related to Native Plants

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Carolina government agencies and community-based organizations for conservation projects involving native plants. Funding is intended to establish new plant gardens, restore and maintain existing natural plant communities, and promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 205029

Grants to Washington, DC Organizations for Community Festivals and Special Events

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Washington, DC organizations for community events. Funding is intended for outdoor festivals and special events that are free, open to the public, and inclusive. Applicants will be required to describe the cultural, economic, and neighborhood significanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 205275

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Arts Events and Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for arts events and activities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, including but not limited to exhibitions, festivals, workshops, readings, competition...

GrantWatch ID#: 207413

Grants to Alabama Private and Public Schools, Teachers' Associations, and Nonprofits for Arts ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alabama private and public schools, teachers' associations, and nonprofit organizations for educational programs. Funding is intended to support arts programming for PreK-12 students during school hours. Programs must have sequential lea...

GrantWatch ID#: 207415

Loan Guarantees to USA Banks, Tribes, Credit Unions, and Cooperatives to Support Eligible Indu...

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

Loan guarantees to USA and territories banks, tribes, credit unions, and cooperatives to support the renewable chemicals and biobased product manufacturing industries. Applicants are required to submit an intent to apply and ensure that required registrations are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207938

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve Health Care Delivery for Vulnerable Older Adults ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for innovative models of health care delivery for older adults in eligible regions. Funding is intended for innovative projects serving underserved and vulnerable populations. This program supports the testing, evalua...

GrantWatch ID#: 208179

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, and Schools to Improve the Quality...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Indigenous groups, and schools in eligible areas for activities and programs that enhance the local quality of life. Funding is intended for activities that benefit local communities and promote ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208481

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Charities to Address Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and charities for projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs that have a significant impact on the community and the applicant's organization. Eligible proposals be...

GrantWatch ID#: 208623

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Benefit Underserved Children

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofits to benefit underserved children. Funding is intended to improve access to high-quality education for disadvantaged children and to help break the cycle of poverty. Preference will be given to projects and services ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208781

Grants to Oregon Entities to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Promote the Use of EVs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and commercial entities to promote the use of electric vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Funding is intended to research, plan, promote, or implement electric transport projects and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 209408

Sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International Teams and Schools for Robotics Competitions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International competition teams and schools for robotics and engineering competition events. Funding may be used for expenses related to SAE and FIRST competitions. The purpose of the program is to support competition teams that hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209642

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Historical Preservation Projects in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for historic preservation activities. Funding is intended to renovate and upgrade historic buildings and sites that primarily serve as cultural, civic, or economic hubs in the community. Grants may be fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209732

Grants to Florida Organizations and Entities for Water-Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida organizations and entities for water-related projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to preserve and restore the state's water resources. Eligible projects address wastewater, stormwater, and agricultural sources of nutrients in water b...

GrantWatch ID#: 210027

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Neighborhood Groups for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Virginia nonprofit organizations and neighborhood groups in eligible locations for environmental projects. Funding is intended for a range of projects and activities related to rainfall, such as planting trees, supporting rain gardens, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 210137

Grants to New England Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Children and Young Adults with Medi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit children and young adults with medical conditions. Funding is intended to support educational, clinical, and therapeutic program...

GrantWatch ID#: 210172

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Individuals, Businesses, and Agencies for Recycling and Waste R...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses, and public entities in eligible locations for solid waste management and recycling projects. Funding is intended for waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting activities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210382

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Services that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs benefiting residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address the social determinants of health, youth success, and economic stability. Applicants mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 210529

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote new programming or offerings for the community. The goal of the grant program is to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210530

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for developing new programs, strengthening organizational capacity, expanding ongoing services, and supporting early-stage initiatives that r...

GrantWatch ID#: 210609

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Enhancement Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community enhancement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for civic and public benefit. Focus areas include community improvement and capacity building; education; health and human services, religion-rela...

GrantWatch ID#: 210631

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Initiatives to Provide Basic Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for programming and projects to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for general operating expenses as well as activities and services to assist underserved populations. Areas of focus include the provision of...

GrantWatch ID#: 210632

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Help Increase the Number of Youth Involved in Sports

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to help increase the number of youth involved in sports in eligible areas. Funding is intended for equipment, capital improvements, or to start a new organization if there is not one in the area. Funded organizations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210680

Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island Nonprofits to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible projects must align with one of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 212852

Grants to Alberta Charities, Agencies, and First Nations to Address the Needs of Local Communi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta registered charities, municipalities, and First Nation Bands to address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help organizations navigate a rapidly changing environment, whether it involves develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 213216

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects Related to Sc...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects related to sculpture. Applicants must register in the portal prior to applying. Eligible grant categories include research and development; acquisitions and collections; ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213860

Grants to Florida Nonstate Entities and Agencies to Preserve Water Resources

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida nonstate entities and local government agencies for environmental activities that protect and restore water sources. Funding is intended to preserve springs through land purchases and for capital projects that protect the quality and quantity of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214341

Grants to Florida Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida local government agencies, special districts, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for environmental protection projects. Funding is intended to assess and implement creative technologies and short-term solutions to address harmful algal blooms and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214342

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Special Events and Projects that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to to $5,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for special programs and events that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that help to raise awareness, encourage economic development, and foster a sense of communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 214517
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