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

Explore 8,869 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 New York Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Dairy Consumption

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to New York nonprofit entities, research institutions, and private businesses to promote the consumption of dairy products. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to strengthen the state's d...

GrantWatch ID#: 231714

Grants to Connecticut Community-Based Organizations to Promote Animal Welfare

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Connecticut community organizations for programs that promote animal welfare. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations that provide for the care and support of animals in need. Eligible applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 231741

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Healthcare Organizations to Support Seniors

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, municipalities, and healthcare organizations to improve the quality of life for seniors. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 231963

Grants to USA Occupational Therapists for Community-Based Research Projects

Deadline: 11/20/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to USA occupational therapists employed in research positions for community-based research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for rigorous research in partnership with relevant com...

GrantWatch ID#: 232051

Grants to British Columbia Tribes and Agencies to Improve Access to Physical Activities

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia Indigenous and local governments to develop or expand physical activity opportunities. Funding is intended to create accessible, inclusive, and supportive recreational projects. The grant program seeks to encourage physi...

GrantWatch ID#: 232123

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Address and Prevent Juvenile Delinquency

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ohio nonprofit youth-serving agencies, community-based organizations, and educational service centers for programs that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address juvenile crime and delinquency at the local level...

GrantWatch ID#: 232228

In-Kind Grants of Radios to Ohio Public Schools to Upgrade Emergency Communications

Deadline: 09/18/26

In-kind grants of radios to Ohio public schools to upgrade critical in-school emergency communications. Schools will receive radios, along with antennas to improve reception, and radios for local first responders if needed. The program provides MARCS-In-Schools co...

GrantWatch ID#: 232250

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and For-Profits to Develop Life Sciences Innovations

Deadline: 11/06/26 Conference Date: 09/18/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit research institutions and research hospitals partnering with for-profit companies to advance the development of innovations in the life sciences. Funding is intended to encourage the commercialization of therapies, devices, techno...

GrantWatch ID#: 231815

Grants to USA Early-Career Researchers at Institutions for Research on Occupational Therapy

Deadline: 09/19/26

Grants to USA early-stage researchers at institutions for research studies that advance the field of occupational therapy. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to the full proposal. The purpose of the program is to assist occupational therapi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222566

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities and Qualified Donees to Enhance Local Communities

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations for initiatives that improve the quality of life for residents and local communities. Funding is intended to support activities that strengthen communities and embrace diversity. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 158175

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Improve the Quality of Life for Local R...

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support organizations addressing social, human, educational, and cultural needs. Priority will be given to requests for new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174746

In-Kind Grants to Washington Agencies, Nonprofits, and Groups for Community Events

Deadline: 09/20/26

In-kind grants of event spaces to Washington public agencies, nonprofit volunteer groups, educational organizations, neighborhood groups, and chambers of commerce in eligible locations. Grantees may use city facilities to host events and festivals, economic develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 176457

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Public Entities for Arts-Related Activities Benefiting L...

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and public entities, including state, local, and tribal governments, to support arts programming that benefits local residents. Funding is intended to improve the quality of arts activities and to exp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178505

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits in Eligible Countiesfor Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of health, education, human services, community betterment, and capacity building. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 199288

Grants to Texas Daycare Centers and Schools for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Texas schools in eligible locations for preschool, daycare, and K-12 classroom projects that promote environmental stewardship. Funding is intended for creative activities that motivate students to become lifelong environmental advocates....

GrantWatch ID#: 205280

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to enhance the quality of life for local residents and address community needs. Eligible applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210256

Grants to California Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is available for the purchase of equipment and materials as well as the provision of a broad range of services to residents of the cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 212052

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Address Depression and Mental Illness

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to address depression and mental illness. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the lives of those affected by depression by increasing public awareness of the disease and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221398

Grants to Montana Schools for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of $500 to Montana schools for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for classroom-led projects within the following areas of interest: community health needs, safety, and health and wellness. Eligible schools are loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 223717

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Operational and Project Support for Community Events

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations and societies in eligible regions for operational and project support for community events. Funding is intended for administrative expenses and facility operating costs for long-standing events and festiva...

GrantWatch ID#: 230462

Grants to Colorado Research Institutes and Business Partners for Scientific Studies

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of $50,000 to Colorado research institutions and industry partners for translational quantum research studies. Funding is intended to promote innovations launched out of the lab and to help them along the development path to new programs and businesses. Hig...

GrantWatch ID#: 231846

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Women and Girls in Eligible R...

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government units, and schools for projects that benefit women and girls in eligible regions. Priority will be given to proposals that remove barriers, are innovative, involve diverse groups, and result in long-lasting i...

GrantWatch ID#: 135821

Grants to Iowa Cities and Counties for Preservation Projects and Pre-Development Activities

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Iowa counties, cities, and land-use districts for historic preservation activities. Applicants for certain categories must submit a draft before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that preserve local heritage sites. Grants ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 145436

Grants to Idaho Local and Tribal Governments for Rural Economic Development

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Idaho city, county, and tribal governments to support a broad range of economic development projects in small rural communities. Funding is intended for the planning and implementation of public infrastructure projects that generate job creation and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 162595

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Basic Needs and Support the Arts

Deadline: 10/19/26 LOI Date: 09/21/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs that benefit the local community in eligible regions. Applicants must discuss their proposal with program staff prior to submitting an application draft. Proposals mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 171490

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Health, Education, and Economic Gro...

Deadline: 10/19/26 LOI Date: 09/21/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs in the areas of health, education, and economic development in eligible counties. Applicants must discuss their proposal with program staff at least two months prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171491

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding may be used for capacity-building projects, small capital purchases, and programmatic expenses. Focus areas for this year include housing, equity...

GrantWatch ID#: 175352

Grants to Oklahoma Organizations and Individuals to Benefit Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Oklahoma organizations and individuals to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance for individuals and to support organizational programs that address community needs. The goal of the grant program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 180875

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs that address the needs of women and girls in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and projects that empower and support women and girls. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 181707

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Meet the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, local government agencies, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a variety of focus areas, including arts and culture...

GrantWatch ID#: 184288

Grants to Idaho Small Cities, Counties, and Tribes for Projects that Benefit Rural Communities

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Idaho small cities, counties, and Tribes for activities and projects that benefit rural communities. The process involves at least one public hearing for review of the application. Funding supports workforce growth and strengthens the local economy by de...

GrantWatch ID#: 190779

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new and existing projects in the areas of the environment, education, arts and culture, health and h...

GrantWatch ID#: 197614

Grants to Alaska Organizations and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Alaska organizations and agencies for programs and projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that promote health and wellness, including those addressing social needs and access to healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 202310

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for activities and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable, educational, recreational, environmental, and cultural programming that improves the quality of life for people...

GrantWatch ID#: 205040

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Schools to Benefit Underprivileged Children

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and public elementary schools to benefit children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the provision of enrichment programs for underprivileged children. Project-based learning, cross...

GrantWatch ID#: 205110

Grants to New Hampshire and Maine Nonprofits, Cities, and Schools for Organizational Support

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Hampshire and Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and colleges in eligible communities for organizational support. Funding is intended to support applicants working in one of the following areas: mental and behavi...

GrantWatch ID#: 207512

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 210207

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries to Promote Girls' STEM Education

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, public schools, and public libraries to promote STEM education for girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support girls-only K-12 science, technology, engineering, and math activities that...

GrantWatch ID#: 210698

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes to Enhance Forest Cover

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, schools, and Tribal agencies to enhance community and urban forests. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority consideration will be given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214280

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, health and human services, and education (with an emphasis on Jewish rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 216873

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Access to Transportation

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, planning agencies, transit agencies, school districts, and citizen groups for transportation-related projects. Funding is intended to support innovative strategies and activities that improve mobility and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221995

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of STEM education, community development, sustainability and environment, cultural heritage pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 223042

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Public Institutions to Address Basic Needs

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and public institutions to address the basic needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities to provide for the food, housing, and utilities of needy residents, as well as to provide addict...

GrantWatch ID#: 223140

Grants to Utah Schools, Nonprofits, Teachers, and Agencies for Programs Benefiting Youth

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Utah schools, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, educators, and tribal entities for programs that benefit children and youth. Funding is intended to support outdoor-based learning experiences for youth ages 6-18. The grant pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 223794

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, and Universities to...

Deadline: 09/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and universities to participate in a competition to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Eligible individuals are between the ages of 18 and 35. Contest categories include climate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227354

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Municipalities to Safeguard Residents' Health

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities to safeguard the health of residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: preventative services, access ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231849

Contract to a New Hampshire Nonprofit, Agency, or Individual for Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/21/26

Contract for services to a New Hampshire nonprofit organization, agency, or individual for initiatives to benefit young children with disabilities. The goal of the program is to improve outcomes in preschool, with a focus on improving school readiness, development...

GrantWatch ID#: 231952

Agreement to a USA Entity to Maintain a National Estimates of Crime System

Deadline: 09/21/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit, for-profit, or educational organization to improve and maintain a system for developing national estimates of crime and arrest. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 232269

Agreement to a USA Entity to Standardize Criminal History Data for Analysis and Research

Deadline: 09/21/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit, for-profit, or educational organization to standardize criminal history data for statistical analysis and research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. The selected org...

GrantWatch ID#: 232270

Agreement to a USA Entity to Collect and Analyze Probation and Parole Data

Deadline: 09/21/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit organization, for-profit, individual, government agency, or educational organization to collect and analyze data related to probation and parole. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 232271
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