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

Explore 8,965 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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8,965 grants found

Grants to Washington Nonprofit Arts Organizations for Costs Associated with Performing

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit performing arts organizations, including school-affiliated groups, for costs and expenses related to performing in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support costs and fees associated with performing at a local arts center. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 220779

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for recreation projects and park enhancements that will improve the quality of life for local residents. Eligible organizations support res...

GrantWatch ID#: 221502

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Artists, and Agencies to Promote the Arts

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, individual artists, businesses, and local agencies to promote arts activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to foster a thriving, inclusive, and economically vibrant arts ecosystem. Projects and programs must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 221693

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Arts, Education, Human Needs, and Land Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects and programs in the focus areas of arts, education, human needs, and land. While regional projects are supported, the Foundation primarily supports initiatives in the local...

GrantWatch ID#: 221997

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Centers to Forge Connections

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research centers and educational and nonprofit institutes to forge contacts between institutions focusing on mathematics and the theoretical basic physical sciences. Funding is intended to strengthen connections within the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222010

Grants to Minnesota Schools for Innovative Learning Experiences and Vocational Skills

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota schools in eligible areas to support a variety of activities. Funding is intended for innovative activities and may be used to purchase items related to academics, the arts, athletics, and other activities. Eligible schools are those located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 222175

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Charitable Activities in Multiple States

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that benefit communities in which the funding source is located. Funding is intended for programs and projects that positively impact residents in local communities. Activities must benefit communitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 222180

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Arts-Based Projects and Scientific Res...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for arts-based projects and scientific research. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: art exhibitions, art preservation, art education, and general adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222240

Grants to Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee Nonprofits for Folk Arts Infrastructure

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $30,000 to Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations, museums, libraries, arts presenters, and festival organizations to promote folk and traditional arts in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and expenses that st...

GrantWatch ID#: 222370

Grants to Montana Organizations, Companies, and Individuals to Promote the Forestry Industry

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Montana organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects and programs that benefit the timber industry. Funding is intended for events or activities that relate to or benefit active forest management. Proposals must advance forestr...

GrantWatch ID#: 222413

Grants to USA Youth-Serving Organizations and Schools to Support Rock Climbing

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA youth-serving organizations and schools to support rock climbing. Funding is intended for the purchase of rock climbing equipment that will provide a healthy activity and fitness opportunity for youth. Eligible applicants are in the c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222895

Grants to North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Nonprofits for Rural Community Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $15,000, and grants of up to $25,000 to North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222946

Grants to Pennsylvania Organizations and Businesses for Community Arts Programs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania organizations and businesses for community arts programs in eligible locations . Funding is intended for public projects and programs. Preference will be given to programs serving typically underserved populations. All progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 222956

Grants to Pennsylvania Organizations and Businesses to Provide Arts Experiences

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania organizations and businesses to provide arts experiences to people in eligible communities. Workshops serving underserved populations will be given priority. Funded workshops must be free and open to the public. All workshops...

GrantWatch ID#: 222957

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote the Volunteer Workforce

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and government agencies to develop the volunteer workforce. Funding is intended to engage residents of all ages and backgrounds in meaningful volunteer service that addresses community needs, strengthe...

GrantWatch ID#: 223005

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities. Focus areas for funding include education, arts and culture, civic duty, social services, and public health. Funding is intended for programs that create lasting...

GrantWatch ID#: 223116

Grant a USA or Canada Nonprofit to Create and Promote Change in Their Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization to create and promote change in their community. Funding is intended to help organizations address crucial community issues and improve the quality of life for residents. Eligible activities place a strong ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223164

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, and Hospitals for Arts Programming

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and hospitals for arts programming in rural counties. Funding is intended to incorporate creative expression as a means of enhancing well-being and improving quality of life, throug...

GrantWatch ID#: 224009

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Education and Preservation

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies for education and preservation initiatives. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects including but not limited to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224287

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, and First Nation Governments for Initia...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, First Nations, and First Nation governments for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interes...

GrantWatch ID#: 224530

Grants to Minnesota Schools to Support Artist Residencies and to Purchase Art Equipment

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Minnesota schools to promote arts education in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support artist residencies as well as the purchase of arts related equipment for use in the grantee's visual art, performing art, media arts, or crea...

GrantWatch ID#: 224546

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and First Nations for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: physical fitness, am...

GrantWatch ID#: 224551

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, and First Nation Governments to Provide...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, First Nations, and First Nation governments to provide sports and recreational activities to youth in eligible regions. Eligible activities include camping, youth leadership programs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224552

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, First Nations, and First Nation governments for activities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 224553

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipal and First Nation governments, and First Nations to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is available to applicants that make their services available to all residents, improve the...

GrantWatch ID#: 224554

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Arts Programs Benefiting Residents i...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for arts programs benefiting residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects focused on access to the arts, arts education, and cultural heritage. Reque...

GrantWatch ID#: 224770

Grants to Rhode Island Agencies to Promote Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Rhode Island government agencies for neighborhood development projects. Applicants should contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to develop viable communities by providing decent housing and creating suitable living environments - pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 225183

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Agencies for Housing Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and government agencies for housing improvement projects in eligible counties. Applicants must hold a public hearing before applying. Funding is intended for activities that primarily benefit low/moderate-income perso...

GrantWatch ID#: 225184

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Cities, Schools, and Businesses to Address Climate Change

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, homeowner associations, and businesses for activities that address challenges related to climate change in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support sustainability proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 225388

Grants to Indiana and Ohio Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address the Needs of Resid...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Indiana and Ohio nonprofit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable purposes in the areas of shelter, food, clothing, health, or other critical needs. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225938

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Prof...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, individuals, Tribes, and government agencies for research programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 226032

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Projects and Programs That Improve the Quality of Life in E...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funded programs should emphasize healthcare, culture, youth social issues, public safety, basic human needs, leadership, and self-suffic...

GrantWatch ID#: 226078

Grants to Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Services

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and in-kind support to Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin nonprofit Christian organizations for programs serving under-resourced communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of workforce development, education, and ree...

GrantWatch ID#: 226461

Grants to USA Christian Nonprofits Serving Under-Resourced Communities for Leadership Developm...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofit Christian organizations serving under-resourced communities for programs to develop new organizational leadership. Funding is intended for expenses in the areas of capacity building, programmatic costs, and overhead. The key elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 226462

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Operating Support for Projects That Benefit Residents of El...

Deadline: 01/30/27 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for operating support for projects that benefit residents of eligible counties. New and returning applicants must submit an LOI prior to a full application. Funding priorities include healthcare, community services, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226562

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Youth in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support grassroots, community-based organizations, and neighborhood groups aiming to creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 226623

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote civic engagement, improve the quality of life, and build a stronger community. Possible areas of funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 226887

Grants to Colorado Organizations for Community Development and Support in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $500 and up to $6,000 to Colorado organizations for programs and projects to foster community development in eligible regions. Priority focus areas include neighborhood events, small business improvement, school support, child development, mental h...

GrantWatch ID#: 226962

Grants to Manitoba Organizations for Community Resilience Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Manitoba organizations for community resilience projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that strengthen inclusion, promote environmental sustainability, and encourage community-driven economic development. The purpose o...

GrantWatch ID#: 227042

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Programming to Benefit People with Disabilities in Eligible ...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programming to benefit people with disabilities in eligible locations. Eligible activities include programs in health, education, employment, and more for people with disabilities, and educational prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 227130

Grants to Alaska Individuals and Journalism Organizations for Stories on Underreported Issues

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Alaska individuals and nonprofit and for-profit journalism organizations for stories that address underreported issues relevant to the state. Funding is intended for project expenses such as equipment rental, editing, data analysis, trav...

GrantWatch ID#: 227192

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Organizations to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio individuals and organizations in eligible locations for projects and activities that address critical needs. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance, based on need and funds available. Eligible residents and organizations are located in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227605

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support local programs that help low to moderate-income individuals and families in local communities. The Fou...

GrantWatch ID#: 227807

Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Initiatives to Benefit Eld...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for initiatives to benefit elderly residents. Projects should address one of the priority areas: transportation, health navigation, and safety. Applicants must serve seni...

GrantWatch ID#: 227998

Grants to North Dakota Individuals and Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to North Dakota individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support residents in crisis, first responders, youth, seniors, and agricultural w...

GrantWatch ID#: 228008

Grants to North Dakota Residents and Nonprofits to Support Local Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to North Dakota residents and nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to support local needs. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: charitable, scientific, education, safety, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 228014

Grants and Sponsorships to Oregon Organizations and Individuals to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and sponsorships to Oregon organizations and individuals for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community events and programs that promote the goals of the local council, including climate resiliency, public safety...

GrantWatch ID#: 228053

Grants to Alberta Organizations to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Alberta organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for critical community activities and projects benefiting children, youth, and seniors. Funded programs should align with the foundation's goal of enhancing the well-...

GrantWatch ID#: 228230

Grants to Canada Nonprofits to Meet Community Needs While Preserving Canadian Culture

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Canada charitable organizations to meet community needs while preserving Canadian culture. Funding is intended for initiatives benefiting education, social services, health, and national concerns. The purpose of this grant program is to provide funding w...

GrantWatch ID#: 228353

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits for Projects that Encourage Tourism

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and for-profits for projects and events that encourage tourism to eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that draw visitors to the area and increase usage of local shopping venu...

GrantWatch ID#: 228398
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