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

Explore 8,767 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 USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes to Plan and Establish Open S...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribes for projects to plan and establish open source ecosystems. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The program supports th...

GrantWatch ID#: 227538

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Volunteer Groups for Community Benefit Initiatives in Eligibl...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and volunteer groups for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for operational support and programs, projects, and events in the focus areas of community recreation, health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227690

Grant to a Minnesota Entities to Mitigate FASD Among Native Populations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grant to a Minnesota nonprofit or Tribal organization, school, educational institution, or government agency for community programs to mitigate Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder among Native populations. Priority is given to projects that serve rural areas across th...

GrantWatch ID#: 227744

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Teachers to Address the Mental Health of Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and teachers in eligible regions to address the mental health of residents. Funding is intended to provide mental health education and suicide prevention awareness to the community. Eligible applicants are located in and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 228033

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Organizations for Journalism Initiatives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and independent businesses for journalism initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote local journalism by assisting in the recruitment of local journalists and by ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228218

Sponsorships to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Events That Promote Health Equity

Deadline: 09/01/26

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for events that promote health equity. Funding is intended to advance the health and well-being of state residents through online or in-person event...

GrantWatch ID#: 228221

Grants to Florida Organizations and Groups for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida organizations and groups for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts, recreation/sports, education, hardship support, public safety, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228222

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, CBOs, and Emergency Response Agencies to Serve the Public

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, CBOs, educational institutions, and emergency response agencies for initiatives to serve the public in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: health, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 228236

Donations and Sponsorships to Colorado, Illinois, and Iowa Nonprofits for Community Benefit

Deadline: 09/01/26

Donations and sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Colorado, Illinois, and Iowa nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities in regions served by the funding source. Focus areas include health and wellness, children and education, emergency response, entrep...

GrantWatch ID#: 228447

Grants to New York Nonprofit Organizations to Address Behavioral Health Concerns

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to respond to behavioral health issues and concerns. Funding is intended to promote activities and programs that seek to support and address mental wellness in the spirit and intentions of the former...

GrantWatch ID#: 228453

Grants to New Hampshire and Vermont Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New Hampshire and Vermont nonprofit and educational organizations for programs in health and wellness, food, housing, education, and outdoors and climate in eligible regions. Priority is given to programs focusing on the well-being of veterans, youth, se...

GrantWatch ID#: 228801

Grants to Massachusetts Organizations, Individuals, and Groups to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts organizations, individuals, and groups in eligible regions for initiatives to benefit children and youth. Funding is intended for programs, special events, and projects to improve the lives of individuals under age 18 and their families. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 228865

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projexts in the focus areas of arts and culture, civic benefit, education, environment, health, housi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228926

Grants to Iowa and Nebraska EMS, Fire, and Police Departments for Safety Initiatives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa and Nebraska municipalities and qualifying EMS, fire, and police departments in eligible regions for safety and preparedness initiatives. Funding is intended for training programs, gear and equipment, and infrastructure and facility...

GrantWatch ID#: 229092

Grants to Colorado Businesses and Nonprofits for Exterior Building Improvements

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Colorado businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for exterior building improvements. Funding is intended for the purchase of materials used to enhance a building's exterior or main public entrance. Eligible applicants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 229362

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Charitable Programs and Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for charitable programs and projects that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Priority is given to requests for long-lasting tangible items and to proposals that address the organization's needs beyond ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229476

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Families for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address basic needs and improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 229667

Grants and In-Kind Support to Virginia Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Local Communi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to Virginia nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a range of activities, including but not limited to programming, capital projects, and equipment purchas...

GrantWatch ID#: 229760

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Travel Nonprofits for Global Community Enhancement

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229954

Grants to Minnesota Arts Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Libraries for Arts Access

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota arts organizations, government entities, universities, and libraries to increase access to the arts for residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for arts programming, organizational capacity-building, and general oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 230569

Grants to USA Qualifying Medical Schools to Expand Medical Education

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA qualifying medical schools to expand education for medical students in states with projected provider shortages. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The qualifying medical schools are located in Geor...

GrantWatch ID#: 230590

Grants to Israel and International Nonprofits for Diabetes Research Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Israel and International nonprofit institutions for diabetes research projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for clinical and basic research projects. The goal of the program is to raise political and public awareness and understanding of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230591

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Families to Support the Needs of Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and families to support the needs of children with disabilities. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding may be used for equipment, therapy, and respite care costs not covered by in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230598

Grants to USA IHEs, For-Profits, and Institutions for Projects Addressing Cervical Cancer

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA IHEs, medical education companies, and healthcare institutions for educational projects addressing cervical cancer. Initiatives are expected to target community pharmacists, gynecologic oncologists, nurses, medical oncologists, nurse practitioners, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230675

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of basic needs, medical needs, youth/scholarships, and general giving. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 230870

Grants to California Nonprofits to Develop Training Programs on Child Abduction

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit and governmental organizations to develop training programs related to child abduction. Funding is intended to create resources that will be available to professionals who prevent and respond to child abductions across the state. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 230988

Grants to Pennsylvania Schools and Career Centers to Promote Transportation Careers

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania public and private schools, career centers, youth development centers, and cyber schools to promote careers in the transportation sector. The purpose of the program is to grow the sector by encouraging high school and adult education student...

GrantWatch ID#: 231096

Grants to Alberta Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include neighborhood beautification, safety, events, programs, festivals, fairs, competitions, and emergent needs. Eligible organizations be...

GrantWatch ID#: 231247

Service Contracts to Iowa Entities to Improve Rural Neonatal and Maternal EMS Transport

Deadline: 09/01/26

Contracts for services to Iowa nonprofits, government entities, and academic institutions operating an emergency medical transport service that serves at least one county with rural areas to conduct a program to strengthen emergency neonatal and maternal transport...

GrantWatch ID#: 231309

Service Contracts to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Improve Rural Health Servic...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Contracts for services to Iowa nonprofits, government entities, for-profits, and academic institutions providing emergency medical services to initiate improved health services for rural areas. Successful applicants will establish, or expand the reach of, programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 231310

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Schools, and CBOs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, and community-based groups for projects and activities that promote community development, education, and social welfare in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs that demonstrate a strong pote...

GrantWatch ID#: 231505

Grants to Hawaii Kindergartens to Improve Educational Outcomes

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Hawaii kindergartens to improve outcomes. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to benefit charter, private, and public kindergartens in rural and neighboring regions. Proposals may address school transition, engage...

GrantWatch ID#: 231567

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for the Educational Needs of Native Hawaiian Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Hawaii early childhood education nonprofit organizations to support the educational needs of Native Hawaiian communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support education that reflects the belief that indi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231569

Grants to South Carolina Organizations for Health and Fitness Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, churches, public schools, municipal governments, and civic groups for health and fitness initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs that promote health and physical w...

GrantWatch ID#: 231614

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, NGOs, and Nonprofits for Environment and Health...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, NGOs, nonprofit organizations, and charities for initiatives to protect the environment and improve health and safety. Eligible areas of interest include: STEM education, biodiversity, health and nutrition, protecting...

GrantWatch ID#: 231706

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs That Benefit Youth

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and behavioral health service organizations to create crisis stabilization centers that benefit youth. Applicants must complete a training program before applying. Funding is intended to reduce the use...

GrantWatch ID#: 231739

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/16/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible regions for arts activities. Funding is intended to support services or programs that expand upon creative placemaking, increased access to the arts, or enhancing management...

GrantWatch ID#: 137336

Grants to California Nonprofits and For-Profits to Encourage Healthcare Careers

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California public and private nonprofit organizations and private for-profit organizations for activities that encourage underrepresented students to pursue careers in health care. Funding is intended to support health career workshops a...

GrantWatch ID#: 140297

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address Community Needs and Enhance Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to respond to needs and opportunities within eligible communities. Funding is intended to enhance the local quality of life. Priority will be given to proposals addressing children's needs, hunger, th...

GrantWatch ID#: 168417

Opportunity for Montana Entities to Host Young Conservation Professionals

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Opportunity for Montana conservation districts, watershed groups, tribal offices, and government agencies carrying out conservation work to host young professionals during a year-long volunteer program. The goal of this program is to positively impact local conser...

GrantWatch ID#: 173415

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Heritage Tourism Initiatives

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies to conduct heritage tourism projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities that include tourism events, exhibits, heritage tours, maps and interpretive brochures...

GrantWatch ID#: 175010

Grants to Ohio Organizations to Enhance the Quality of Life in Local Communities

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Potential applicants must contact the Senior Program Officer prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide capital, project, and endowment support. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180859

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to address the needs of local residents. Funding is intended to support projects and programming in a range of areas including health, human services, local development, youth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182198

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Services

Deadline: 09/24/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for services to meet the needs of the local community. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, health an...

GrantWatch ID#: 182248

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits to Promote Systemic Change and Reduce Health Disparities

Deadline: 10/08/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations for projects that promote health equity. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help coalitions plan and identify solutions toward systemic chang...

GrantWatch ID#: 187595

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations for Economic and Community ...

Deadline: 10/08/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia nonprofit business support organizations, government agencies, and First Nations for community and economic development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to expand the economic capacity...

GrantWatch ID#: 196580

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit, faith-based, and civic organizations to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas, including education, human services, arts and culture, health, community development, and the...

GrantWatch ID#: 205190

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, Companies, and Schools for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up $30,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, private companies, and schools for environmental conservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for infrastructure related projects and educational programs that suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210576

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 12/03/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for activities addressing the specified focus areas that benefit residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 226192

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Assist Individuals with Substance Use Disorders

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and governments to assist individuals with substance use disorders. Funding is intended for serving individuals that are disproportionately affected by opioid use. Eligible uses of funding include youth treatment, recover...

GrantWatch ID#: 231398
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