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

Explore 8,863 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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8,863 grants found

Grants to Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits for Operating Support for Programs to Advance Civic...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of $20,000 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations for operating support for programs to advance civic engagement, policy change, and advocacy efforts in eligible regions. Funding may be used for any organizational needs, including salaries, techno...

GrantWatch ID#: 212279

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits to Strengthen Communities

Deadline: 11/06/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants to Nevada nonprofit organizations for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full proposal. Funding is flexible and may be used for both project and operating expenses. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 215716

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Support Residents and the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of programs, projects, and activities that support the health of residents and help the community thrive. Eligible organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217494

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Nonprofits to Assist the Underprivileged

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that assist the elderly, the homeless population, and/or underprivileged children in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 218847

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Local Economic and Workforce Developm...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and Tribes for local workforce and economic development initiatives that benefit eligible counties. Focus areas include housing, entrepreneurship, mentoring and internship program...

GrantWatch ID#: 219237

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities for projects and activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. First-time applicants must present ideas to program staff before applying. Funding is intended to market and advertise e...

GrantWatch ID#: 219377

Grants to Alberta Arts Nonprofits, Charities, Indigenous Arts Organizations, and Grassroots Or...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta nonprofit arts organizations, registered charities, grassroots organizations, and Indigenous arts entities in eligible regions for the preliminary planning stages required to address organizational issues. Interested applicants ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 220510

Grants to Massachusetts and New York Nonprofit Service Providers for Operating Support

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts and New York nonprofit organizations that serve individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and/or SUD in eligible counties for general operating support. Funding is intended for organizations that currentl...

GrantWatch ID#: 222404

Grants to Connecticut Boards of Education, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Improve Educational ...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Connecticut boards of education, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and nonsectarian organizations for activities to improve the educational outcomes for students. Funding is intended for activities including career and college preparation, academic...

GrantWatch ID#: 223372

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Children in the Local Community

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit children in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to improve the lives of children in the local community. Focus areas include safety, youth development, education, and health and w...

GrantWatch ID#: 223982

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Purchase Eligible Scientific Equipment

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to purchase eligible scientific equipment. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance biomedical research spaces by modernizing their equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 224972

Grants to USA Agencies, School Districts, Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, For-Profits, and Busine...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA government agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, for-profits, and small businesses for international collaborative health research projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Research focus should...

GrantWatch ID#: 227287

Grants to USA Agencies to Create Mental Health Service Networks

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and nonprofit or for-profit mental health agencies to create mental health service networks. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase in...

GrantWatch ID#: 227504

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit, community, and civic organizations for projects to improve the quality of life in eligible counties. Funding is intended for the focus areas of education and youth, community service, environment, disaster relief, emergency energy as...

GrantWatch ID#: 228208

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and CBOs for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, community-based groups, and government agencies for environmental activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations in implementing on-the-ground conservation projects. Gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228931

Grants to Prince Edward Island Nonprofits for Wildlife Conservation Activities

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Prince Edward Island nonprofit organizations for environmental protection activities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, natural areas, habitat restoration and enhancement, research, and monito...

GrantWatch ID#: 229680

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Transportation-Based Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut government agencies, schools, and nonprofit organizations to promote safer, healthier, and more accessible transportation options for residents. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended for projects that e...

GrantWatch ID#: 230088

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Substance Use Disorder Research

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for substance use disorder research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230165

Grants to USA Entities to Provide Mentored Research Experiences

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to provide mentored research experiences. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the biomedic...

GrantWatch ID#: 230173

Grants to USA Entities for Mentorship Activities in Research Education

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for mentorship activities in research education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the b...

GrantWatch ID#: 230174

Grants to USA Entities for Course and Curriculum Development for Research Education

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for course and curriculum development for research education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to str...

GrantWatch ID#: 230175

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research on...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and tribal governments for research on the topic of cancer metastasis. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 230182

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Manage Noxious Weeds

Deadline: 09/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, Tribes, and IHEs for projects to manage noxious weeds and invasive species in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 231609

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Environmental Protection Studies

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, research institutions, or businesses for environmental protection studies. The purpose of funding is to advance understanding of pollution mitigation strategies to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232045

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/26/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of early childhood development; civic and community leadership; and environmental impact. The goal of the grants p...

GrantWatch ID#: 149214

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Artists to Enhance Culture and Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/26/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and individual artists to engage residents and visitors while enhancing culture and tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that heighten disaster resilience awareness and prep...

GrantWatch ID#: 179519

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Individuals for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 09/26/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas nonprofit organizations and individual artists for arts and cultural programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for innovative arts projects and activities that engage public audiences, promote tour...

GrantWatch ID#: 184497

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/26/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for physical "brick and mortar" projects that will continue to provide community benefits for years. The fund offers grants to community-oriented ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212915

Grants to Maine Organizations to Promote Creative Medical Projects

Deadline: 09/26/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine organizations to help advance medical innovations. Funding is intended for projects that include new care team models, novel processes or services, or new products to address unmet care needs. The grant program aims to promote and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231369

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address Mental Health Issues

Deadline: 09/26/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit and for-profit behavioral health organizations to address mental health issues and substance use disorders. Funding is intended to create innovative solutions that address the unique health needs of rural residents and improve the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232291

Grants to Minnesota Artists and Arts Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline: 09/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota cultural, neighborhood, and religious organizations, individual artists, arts and community groups, and students for arts and cultural projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Eligible disciplines include visual a...

GrantWatch ID#: 161210

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and School Districts for STEM Educational Events

Deadline: 09/27/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and school districts in eligible counties for hands-on events related to STEM education. Funding is intended for events that support educators and students in building career connections,...

GrantWatch ID#: 198594

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Tribes for Services for Violent Crime Victims

Deadline: 09/27/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit and tribal victim service organizations for intervention and support services for victims of violent crime. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended for a wide range...

GrantWatch ID#: 231883

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Tribes for Assault Victim Services

Deadline: 09/27/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit and tribal victim service organizations for services to victims of assault. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended for projects to expand, develop, support, and en...

GrantWatch ID#: 231898

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and School Districts for STEM Field Trips

Deadline: 09/27/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and school districts in eligible counties for STEM-focused field trips. Funding is intended to cover expenses and transportation fees related to providing all area students with hands-on S...

GrantWatch ID#: 232167

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and School Districts for STEM Programs and Projects

Deadline: 09/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and school districts in eligible counties for STEM programs and projects that benefit local students. Funding is intended for activities that provide hands-on learning oppportunities for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232169

Grants to Indiana Agencies, Nonprofits, and Public Schools for Youth Education Projects

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Indiana government agencies, youth-serving nonprofit organizations, and public schools for educational activities benefiting youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs that support student development, forge connections, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 127129

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies to Serve Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 09/28/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government entities, and faith-based organizations to provide assistance to patients and survivors of breast cancer and their families in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 137884

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Costs Associated with Hosting Sporting Events

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations to host sporting events in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to offset costs associated with hosting or bidding for new and inaugural events a...

GrantWatch ID#: 159233

Grants to New York Public Libraries to Enhance Services in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York public libraries to enhance services or produce a historical exhibition in eligible regions. Funding may be used by libraries or historical societies collaborating with libraries to improve library services, resources, and progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 166496

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects that Foster International Sch...

Deadline: 11/30/26 LOI Date: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for projects that foster international scholarship related to American art topics. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 166917

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Residents to Improve Community Relations

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, institutions, schools, and faith-based entities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs related to the field of human relations. Eligible projects, activities, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 171972

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to programs that benefit a greater number of residents within the region. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 174616

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs, projects, and services that benefit community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life of the local community and provide for those less f...

GrantWatch ID#: 174802

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Community and Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects in a wide range of focus areas to improve the community and the quality of life. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 174803

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Priority is given to proposals that benefit a great number of residents and to requests demonstrating that applicants will seek or...

GrantWatch ID#: 175615

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Projects Related to Cybersecurity

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to USA colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations for projects related to cybersecurity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research and education projects addressin...

GrantWatch ID#: 175790

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits, Groups, and Schools for Community Benefit Projects in Eli...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Washington DC nonprofit organizations, schools, and groups for projects and programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Focus areas include community spaces, arts and culture, teachers and schools, youth programming, and social services. I...

GrantWatch ID#: 178817

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Provide Legal Services to Underserved Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations to assist underserved residents. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that provide mortgage foreclosure defense services to vulnerable and underrepresented residents of the state, and to support programs that seek to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179555

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Life in Local Communit...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operational support. Funding is intended for organizations that enhance the quality of life, provide for the needs of local community residents, and alleviate challenges faced by...

GrantWatch ID#: 179914
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