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

Explore 8,832 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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8,832 grants found

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Health and Wellness Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations and public agencies to promote the health and well-being of residents in local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of substance abuse and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 145528

Grants to USA Agencies and Service Providers to Mitigate Crimes Against Older Adults

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, tribes, and service providers to address crimes against older adults. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support programs and services to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 151755

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for scientific, educational, charitable, literary, and cultural purposes. Funding may be used for programs, activities, and services that meet community nee...

GrantWatch ID#: 159693

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to enhance the local quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of economic development, community service, environment, education and youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 160260

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of $15,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Eligible proposals must address one of the goals approved by the city council. The purpose of the grant program is to support projects that make ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169495

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities to Support Community Needs

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Alberta registered charities to support community needs in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding priorities include addressing basic needs, workforce, economy, connection, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174930

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Training Providers for Professional Development

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, training providers, and schools to offer professional development programming. Some applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Preference will be given to applicants serving minority, economically disad...

GrantWatch ID#: 176708

Grants to Missouri and Kansas Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations to benefit the community in eligible regions. Priority is to fund initiatives in the focus areas of veterans and military personnel, active and healthy communities, and education and literacy. Applicants must o...

GrantWatch ID#: 178174

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Libraries, and Schools to Plant Trees

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, libraries, and public schools for tree planting projects in eligible communities. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to plant trees on land...

GrantWatch ID#: 181523

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Dementia and Alzhe...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers at universities, medical centers, nonprofit organizations, and biotech companies for studies related to dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Funding is intended to advance drug development for Alzhei...

GrantWatch ID#: 181960

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Alzheimer's Diseas...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers working at universities, academic medical centers, nonprofits, and biotechnology companies for research related to Alzheimer's Disease interventions. The purpose is to support precision prevention...

GrantWatch ID#: 182777

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit local communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities that include, but are not limited to, projects addressing shelter needs, special needs in nu...

GrantWatch ID#: 183836

Grants to Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics for Medical Residency Programs in Rural Areas

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Wisconsin hospitals and clinics to provide medical residency programs in rural communities. Funding is intended to prepare new physicians to work in rural communities. Activities may include rural rotations, curriculum development, technical assistance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187086

Grants to Wisconsin Rural Hospitals and Clinics to Improve Physician Education

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Wisconsin hospitals and clinics in rural areas to improve educational opportunities for physicians. Funding is intended for programs in the specialties of family medicine, general surgery, obstetrics, internal medicine, pediatrics, or psychiatry. Project...

GrantWatch ID#: 187087

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Clinicians for Research Related to De...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers based at nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and medical centers for Alzheimer's disease treatment research. Funding is intended to support non-clinical studies and early-phase clinical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187795

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early Career Professors for Melanoma Research

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career professors affiliated with academic and nonprofit research institutions for melanoma research. Applicants are required to confirm eligibility prior to applying. Funding is intended for proposals that address pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 191652

Grants to California Organizations for Programs that Address School Violence and Bullying

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and services that benefit youth who have experienced violence or bullying. Funding is intended to offer support services, including advocacy and counseling, to children and teenagers...

GrantWatch ID#: 196328

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Efforts in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit human services and community-based organizations for capacity-building programs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is awarded...

GrantWatch ID#: 196766

Grants and In-Kind Services to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Technology Improvem...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind services to Iowa nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government organizations in eligible locations for technology improvements. The program is intended to help assess the organization's current technology need...

GrantWatch ID#: 197501

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools to promote social justice and benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that help build a more equitable community for youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 198626

Grants and Loans to Washington Agencies, Municipal Corporations, Tribes, and Special Districts...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants and loans to Washington government agencies, municipal corporations, tribes, and special districts for public infrastructure projects to enhance economic development. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 203467

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Rare Diseases Research Conducted by Early-Stage Resear...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to support research on rare diseases conducted by early-stage researchers. The purpose of the opportunity is to provide the organizations with matching funds to support the investigator's basic bench research. At le...

GrantWatch ID#: 205008

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that respond to critical needs. Funding is intended for activities that address needs related to food security, housing stability, and safe spaces. Eligible applicants pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 209497

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include health, the environment, education, arts, recreation, human services, animal welfare, supporting disabl...

GrantWatch ID#: 210134

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support educational, cultural, and charitable pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 211978

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit people with physical or mental disabilities who reside in eligible regions. Preference is for proposals related to programming. The goal of the funding program is to enhance the social condition...

GrantWatch ID#: 214457

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that promote access to healthcare, education/training, and/or affordable housing, and help women claim their rights as indiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 216050

Grants to California Fire Departments, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Fire Safety Activities

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to California firefighter associations, fire departments, Tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for fire safety activities. Funding is intended to mitigate the risks of wildfires and meet the needs of local commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 221528

Grants to South Carolina Agencies for Internal Improvements to Build Capacity

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to South Carolina local governments, public service districts, and public works commissions to build capacity. Funding is intended to support technical assistance efforts to assess needs, develop a plan of action, and fund critical capital improvements. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 222473

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Neighborhood Improvement Activities

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for neighborhood improvement activities in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include landscaping projects, installing outdoor fitness equipment, and improving area signage and lighting. Funding is intended to benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 224255

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities for Activities to Benefit the Commu...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities for activities to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects including education, disaster relief, economic development, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227724

Grants to Pennsylvania Arts Nonprofits for Community Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit arts organizations to support community arts programming. Grantees will also receive networking and collaboration opportunities with other organizations, including webinars on various topics that support organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 229968

Grants to North Carolina Agencies and NGOs for Disaster Recovery Efforts

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies and non-governmental organizations for disaster recovery activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help communities accelerate projects and support remaining Hurricane Helene solid waste disaster de...

GrantWatch ID#: 230365

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Impactful Community Programs

Deadline: 10/20/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for collaborative, impactful projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, civ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230638

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Teams for Collaborative Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigator teams working collaboratively for pediatric cancer research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to support consortia of research teams working collaborativel...

GrantWatch ID#: 231109

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Substance Use Disorders

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools to address substance abuse in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended to address opioid use disorders and co-occurring...

GrantWatch ID#: 231395

Grants to British Columbia Entities for Community Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, indigenous organizations, and municipalities for infrastructure projects to benefit the community. Eligible projects must be publicly accessible and have environmental, econimic, and/or social benefits for the br...

GrantWatch ID#: 231489

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Improve Water Utilitie...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, research organizations, and consultants to improve the monitoring of underground water utilities infrastructure. The purpose of the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 231596

Grants to USA Organizations for Innovative Postsecondary Education Models

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations operating eligible postsecondary education models. Funding is intended for innovative models that increase access to higher education, remove barriers, and improve educational outcomes. Applicants should demonst...

GrantWatch ID#: 231712

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the focus areas of community and economic development, enivronment and conservation, arts and culture, education, and h...

GrantWatch ID#: 231888

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Translational Melanoma Research

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with an academic or other nonprofit research institution for translational science research related to melanoma. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 232019

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Improve Youth Facilities

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government entities, for-profit organizations, and educational institutions to build or improve facilities serving youth. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible activities may include demolition...

GrantWatch ID#: 232242

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Innovative Projects Benefiting Local Residents

Deadline: 02/01/27 Conference Date: 09/14/26 LOI Date: 10/27/26

Grants to New York City nonprofits for innovative projects and programs that benefit local communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Requests will be accepted for new initiatives or for a significant expansion of existing projects o...

GrantWatch ID#: 198245

Grants to Alberta Arts Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: 10/07/26 Conference Date: 09/14/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions for operating support. First-time applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for organizations that focus on arts education, support professiona...

GrantWatch ID#: 229534

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, and Schools for Activities Benefiting Youth

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, tribal organizations, and educational organizations for activities that benefit youth in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support operational expenses, programs, projects, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 130255

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended for a range of projects and activities within the following focus areas: community and economic development, hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 130274

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote Education and the Arts

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for education and arts-related projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support educational programs in the STEAM disciplines or to increase access to the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 130883

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit the community. Focus areas include community recreation, community development, and culture and programming. Funding may also be used for maintenance, capital, and the operat...

GrantWatch ID#: 140180

Grants to Massachusetts Organizations and Individuals for Preservation and Housing Projects

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts organizations and individuals to enhance communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects related to open spaces, historic preservation, community housing, and recreation. Eligible activities and programs benefit the resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 140362

Grants to Colorado High Schools and Middle Schools for Education About Food Preparation and Nu...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado high schools and middle schools to enhance education related to food preparation and nutrition. The purpose of the program is to educate students about the selection, storage, preparation, and nutritional value of lean beef. Funds may support th...

GrantWatch ID#: 141286
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