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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 Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Capacity-Building Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to build organizational capacity. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects that increase operational, programmati...

GrantWatch ID#: 173143

Grants to USA Qualifying IHEs for Dental Laboratory Technology Education and Awareness

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA qualifying IHEs to advance the awareness and education of laboratory technology within the dental profession. Funding is intended for accredited institutions that have an existing dental laboratory technology program, as well as for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 173249

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Initiatives that Address the Basic Needs of Local Reside...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for human services programming in local communities. Funding is intended to support programs that address the needs of residents facing financial hardships, such as human services, housing and shelter,...

GrantWatch ID#: 173318

Grants and In-Kind Support to Arizona Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to Arizona nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs and activities that help communities thrive. Organizations may request f...

GrantWatch ID#: 173574

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Societies to Enhance Parks and Out...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, clubs, and societies for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an additional preliminary application before submitting a full proposal. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 173761

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits for Projects and Events to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a range of programs, projects, and events that address the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life and enhance the well-being of individuals r...

GrantWatch ID#: 173843

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and groups for programs and activities that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that address community problems, engage residents, strengthen the economy, and improve the operational effectiveness o...

GrantWatch ID#: 173968

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Serve Individuals with Hearing or Vision Impairments

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs, projects, and services to improve the lives of people with hearing loss and/or visual impairments. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. In most cases, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 174095

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Units of Government, and Public Agencies for Projects to Benefit...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, units of government, and public agencies for projects that improve economic vitality and strengthen local communities in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174382

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Technical Education Prog...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174409

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Education Programs for Staff

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools for special programs run by guest artists. Funding is intended for projects that include performances, demonstrations, and interactive art activities. Arts programs may be conducted in-person...

GrantWatch ID#: 174515

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Sports, Culture, and Recreational Events in Eligible Reg...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit community organizations for sports, recreation, and cultural events and projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support local, volunteer-run organizations and to assist in the implementation of communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 174521

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Manitoba registered charities to provide community services in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs that support a wide range of interests and needs, including but not ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174546

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions for projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174591

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Strengthen Rural Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado, Minnesota, Hawaii, Wyoming, and eligible counties in North Carolina nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to strengthen rural communities. Funding is intended for programs within, but ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174651

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for residents, improve education and recreation, and benefit youth. Grants for construct...

GrantWatch ID#: 174886

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Priority will be given to applicants serving a high number of residents and to programs in the focus areas of community development, leadersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 174947

Grants to American Samoa Nonprofits to Enhance Education for Local Youth

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to American Samoa nonprofit organizations to enhance learning opportunities for local youth and residents. Funding is intended to support programs addressing health, education, and arts and culture. Program participants must be of whole or part Polynesian b...

GrantWatch ID#: 175128

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries for Educational Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Connecticut public and private schools, libraries, and other nonprofit organizations for new and innovative educational programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide educators with the necessary resources to support learning projects and...

GrantWatch ID#: 175201

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Grants are intended to support organizations that provide educational, humanita...

GrantWatch ID#: 175230

Grants to Alabama Agencies and Nonprofits for Environmental Education Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama nonprofit organizations and public entities for educational projects related to the environment. Funding is intended for science-based programs and activities that promote environmental responsibility and stewardship among state r...

GrantWatch ID#: 175245

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in eligible locations to address the needs of community residents. Funding is intended to provide support for civil, charitable, educational, patriotic, public, or religious ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175270

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Arts Programs That Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for arts programs that promote social justice and address disparities. Funding is intended for long-term and short-term projects that focus on the arts, human rights, and racial equity. The Foundati...

GrantWatch ID#: 175275

Grants to North Dakota For-Profits, IHEs, and Individuals for Agriculture-Related Marketing Ac...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota businesses, IHEs, individuals, and groups to develop new marketing strategies for agricultural products and by-products. Funding is intended to support market analyses to develop data-driven marketing plans that will have a positive impact o...

GrantWatch ID#: 175331

Grants and Loans to Utah Political Subdivisions, School Districts, and IHEs for Public Infrast...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants and loans to Utah state agencies, political subdivisions, and postsecondary institutions that have been impacted by mineral resource development on federal property. Applicants are required to submit proposals for review prior to submitting a full applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 175336

Grants to Kansas K-12 Schools to Promote Healthy Lifestyles

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Kansas K-12 schools in eligible counties for programs and activities that help to promote healthy lifestyles and combat childhood obesity. Funding is intended to teach students about healthy habits through school-based curricula and progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 175404

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools in Eligible Regions for Arts-Rel...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, government units, tribes, and schools for arts activities and services in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that involve performances, publications, exhibits, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 175625

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Health Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for health programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Some applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Priority funding is intended for projects that impact many people, are collaborative, use reso...

GrantWatch ID#: 175631

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for a wide variety of focus areas and may be used for both programmatic support and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 175634

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools in Eligible Counties to Promote ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and schools for arts related activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support the creation of a strong community arts legacy by promoting arts and cultural he...

GrantWatch ID#: 175735

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for the Education, Health, and Enrichment ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve the lives of local children and promote volunteerism. Programs may address one or more of the following areas of focus related to children: education, health, culture, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175741

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Religious Organizations in Eligible Areas to Bene...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and religious institutions in eligible areas for projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must contact program staff to confirm eligibility prior to submitting an app...

GrantWatch ID#: 175763

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit the Local Community in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of social, and economic development; civic; education and youth; and basic need...

GrantWatch ID#: 175768

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Programs that Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations and educational, government, and faith-based institutions in eligible areas for programs that benefit local youth. Funding is intended to support educational activities within the focus areas of arts, humanities, science, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 176367

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Prepare Young Children for Kindergarten

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for programs that benefit young children in eligible counties. Funding is intended to help children succeed in kindergarten. Eligible applicants a...

GrantWatch ID#: 176369

Grants to New York Organizations, Businesses, Groups, and Individuals to Improve the Quality o...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New York organizations, small businesses, groups, and individuals in eligible locations for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support small, grassroots initiatives that will contribute to increased self...

GrantWatch ID#: 176644

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life of Local Residents in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and initiatives within the focus areas of health, education, religion, culture, recreat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176660

Grants to Wyoming Agencies to Develop, Expand, and Maintain Off-Road Vehicle Trails

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wyoming government agencies to develop, expand, and maintain trails for off-road vehicles. Funding may be requested to enhance or manage trails intended for public use. Funding is intended for trails that provide recreational opportunities for ATVs, UTVs...

GrantWatch ID#: 176993

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that benefit people of various ages, including older adults, youth, parents, caregivers, and students. Grants c...

GrantWatch ID#: 177118

Grants to Nebraska and Wyoming Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska and Wyoming nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is fund initiatives that better the community. Applications wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177217

Grants to South Dakota Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Historic Restoration Proje...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to South Dakota organizations, public agencies, and individuals to retain, rehabilitate, and restore historic structures, archeological sites, and buildings throughout the state. Sites may be used for commercial, public, or residential purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 177402

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Educational and Charitable Programs to...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for educational and charitable programs to benefit local residents. Funding is primarily intended for the purchase of assets, but the initiation or expansion of program-related activities may also be...

GrantWatch ID#: 177445

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Schools, and Sports Organizations to Enhance Amateur Sports

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, sports clubs, leagues, and groups in eligible communities to enhance amateur sports. Funding is intended for capital projects that expand access to athletic activities so residents of all ages ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 177446

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Economically Disadvantaged Families

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that promote self-sufficiency for economically disadvantaged families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of workforce development, active learning, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177475

Grants to Missouri Public Libraries to Improve Network Infrastructure

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Missouri public libraries to improve network infrastructures. Funding is intended to replace, upgrade, or add new equipment or software. Projects should be of short duration, including compilation of evaluation measures. Funding priorities include expand...

GrantWatch ID#: 177480

Grants to North Dakota For-Profits, IHEs, Groups, and Individuals to Develop New Agricultural ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota companies, higher education agencies, groups, and individuals to develop technology that will improve agricultural production within the state. Funding is intended to support technological developments that add value to the state’s agricul...

GrantWatch ID#: 177913

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Address Community Needs and Improve the Loc...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects to address community needs and improve the local quality of life. Funding is generally intended for projects in the areas of arts and culture, community development, education, environment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178235

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Tribes, First Nations, and Organizations to Address th...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178266

In-Kind Grants of New Children's Books to USA Public and Tribal Libraries in Rural Areas

Deadline: 10/01/26

In-kind grants of new children's books to USA public and tribal libraries in rural areas. The purpose of the project is to increase access to quality children's books. Recipients will be able to choose the most appropriate books for their community from a list of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178554
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