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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 for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs with a broad charitable focus that benefit local residents in eligible counties. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs to enhance the quality of life fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 181771

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Eligible projects are those with a broad charitable focus that serve reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 181772

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Eligible programs are those that address demonstrated community needs, have a...

GrantWatch ID#: 181774

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible locations for programs that benefit local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Focus areas may include education, social services, health, the environment, the...

GrantWatch ID#: 181777

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government, educational, and religious entities in eligible counties to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Focus areas include arts and culture, community beautification, conservation and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 181792

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Strengthen the Economy in Eli...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities to advance economic growth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs that improve the industrial, economic, and commercial welfare of the local community. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 181900

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Healthy Living and Preventative Health Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based institutions in eligible areas for programs that promote a healthy lifestyle and environment. Funding is intended to support community-wide projects, public health, capacity bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 182140

Grants for Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs that address and identified community need. Eligible programs are those tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 182146

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Projects to Improve Healthcare Decisions

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research support projects that lead to improved healthcare decisions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects that disseminat...

GrantWatch ID#: 183094

In-Kind Grants to Utah Public Schools for Projects that Teach Children About Trees and Tree Pl...

Deadline: 10/01/26

In-kind grants to Utah K-12 schools to help students learn about and plant trees on school property. Funding is intended to engage students in the stewardship of their environment through tree-planting projects. In addition to providing tree donations, program sta...

GrantWatch ID#: 183182

Grants to Michigan Municipalities in Eligible Areas for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan municipalities in eligible locations for community benefit programs. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life and address community needs in the region. Applicants must describe how their project will provide a benefit to local citizen...

GrantWatch ID#: 183233

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Enhance the Local Quality of L...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents of eligible counties. Applications are invited for innovative programs that focus on the areas of arts, animals, disabilities, education, and commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 183458

Sponsorships to Connecticut and Massachusetts Nonprofits for Events to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Sponsorships to Connecticut and Massachusetts organizations for events to benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Eligible projects are those that meet the health, educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 183480

Grants to West Virginia Schools and Nonprofits to Integrate the Arts with STEAM Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to West Virginia PreK-12 schools and nonprofit organizations for educational programs and projects that integrate arts with STEM disciplines. Funding is intended to support cross-disciplinary activities that enrich curricula in both school a...

GrantWatch ID#: 183500

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Institutions for Commemorative Activit...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions for commemorative activities related to the history of the nation. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive an application pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 183538

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, For-Profits, and CBOs for Outdoor Seasonal Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit and for-profit organizations, ad hoc groups, and neighborhood associations for outdoor, seasonal projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for outdoor activities and initiatives that...

GrantWatch ID#: 183541

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Protect Important Sites and Structures

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to protect important sites and structures. Funding is specifically intended to benefit sites at risk of demolition, deteriorating or unstable sites, and those that must be evaluated...

GrantWatch ID#: 183798

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community and Youth Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for activities and projects that benefit area youth and the local community. Previous grants have been awarded for renovations to the local community center, equipment upg...

GrantWatch ID#: 183832

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Priority is given to requests that benefit the greatest number of residents, while low priority is given to request...

GrantWatch ID#: 183833

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Projects in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for community projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Priority will be given to programs and projects that focus on health and wellness. Funding decisions will be based on the...

GrantWatch ID#: 183847

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Parks for Community Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and park districts serving eligible locations for activities that benefit the local community. Previous grand funds have been used for senior meal programs, rural fire pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 183850

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Poverty and Promote Economic ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and projects that alleviate poverty in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address the core causes of poverty among local residents, such as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183963

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Youth and School-Based Groups for Youth-Led Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin youth and school-based organizations and groups to benefit children and youth in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support projects planned and led by young people to gain experiences with volunteer serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 184799

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities in Eligible Communities for Improved Operations and Eme...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities in eligible communities for improved operations and emergency support. Initiatives include but are not limited to staff mental health programs, development of volunteer programs, emergency repairs, and staffi...

GrantWatch ID#: 184920

Grants to South Dakota Organizations and Businesses in Eligible Locations to Improve Tourism F...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to South Dakota organizations and businesses in eligible locations for projects to improve and create facilities related to tourism. Funding is intended for capital improvements, such as renovations, repairs, infrastructure, and beautification. The overall ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184991

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Hospice, End-of-Life, and Bereavement Services

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to provide hospice care, end-of-life, and bereavement services. Funding is intended for programs, services, and projects to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Eligible applicants are locate...

GrantWatch ID#: 185486

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to respond to critical needs within the foundation's service area, with priority given to food security, housing and...

GrantWatch ID#: 185779

Award to a Kansas Individual, Organization, or Group for Community Contributions

Deadline: 10/01/26

Award of $500 to a Kansas individual, group of individuals, community organization, or civic group in eligible locations to recognize an achievement or contribution to the local community. The award is intended to honor an exceptional act of generosity performed d...

GrantWatch ID#: 185946

Grants to Kansas Organizations in Eligible Communities for Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas nonprofit, educational, and charitable organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of programs, events, and facility improvements in areas that include, b...

GrantWatch ID#: 186509

Grants to Quebec Schools for Artist-Led Arts and Cultural Workshops and Events

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Quebec elementary and secondary public schools for artist-led arts and cultural programs and activities. Funding is intended to support workshops, performances, talks, installations, and other events that develop students' creativity and provide hands-on...

GrantWatch ID#: 186514

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to verifying eligibility or submitting an application. Programs must benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 186641

Grants to Kansas Individuals and Organizations to Address Children's Health and Safety Needs i...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas individuals and organizations to address children's health and safety needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended to address the vision and hearing needs of children or to provide organizations with resources for public health and safety proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 186657

Grant to a West Virginia Faculty at Undergraduate Institutions to Enhance STEM Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant of up to $40,000 to a West Virginia faculty at institutions of higher education to foster increased interest in science, math, engineering, and technology fields. Funding is intended to improve programs for undergraduate students through laboratory renovatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 186960

Grants to North Dakota Organizations and Clubs for Improvements to Shooting Ranges

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota organizations and clubs for improvements to shooting ranges. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. All projects must be carried out on ranges that allow public access and must be completed wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 186977

Grants to West Virginia Faculty at Undergraduate Institutions to Purchase STEM Equipment

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to West Virginia faculty members at institutions of higher education for the purchase of modern equipment that will improve interest in science, math, technology, and engineering disciplines. Funding is intended for the acquisition of instr...

GrantWatch ID#: 187001

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit the community and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Previous grants have supported the local swimming pool, arts and heritage projects, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187186

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Address Health Care Needs of Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to meet critical health care needs of local communities. Funding is intended to benefit a significant population, support programs that address unmet needs, and transcend cultural, geographic, and eth...

GrantWatch ID#: 188515

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Building Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to protect or rehabilitate important buildings and locations throughout the state. Funding is intended to preserve structures or sites that are deteriorating, under threat of demoli...

GrantWatch ID#: 189377

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Public Districts, For-Profits, and Nonprofits for Projects Relate...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Colorado agencies, public districts, and for-profit and nonprofit organizations for projects and activities related to local water supplies. Applicants must receive approval and register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189737

Grant to an Iowa Nonprofit or Agency for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant of up to $25,000 to an Iowa nonprofit organization or government agency for programs and activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that strengthen communities and have a signifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 189780

Grants to Washington Arts Organizations and Artists for Project and Operating Support in Eligi...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington arts and cultural organizations, community-based organizations, groups, and individual artists in eligible locations for project and operating support. Funding is intended for activities in a range of disciplines, including bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 189782

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas to improve the quality of life for local residents. Past funding has been used to support school STEAM programs, food banks, local park facilities, and arts and sports program...

GrantWatch ID#: 190119

Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations for Community Serv...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota government entities and nonprofit and faith-based organizations for community benefit programming in eligible regions. Priority will be given to organizations that benefit a large number of community members and to requests that demonstrate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190129

Grants to Ohio Charitable Organizations for Health Services in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio charitable organizations to provide health services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that address the local community's healthcare needs. Grants may be used for one-time projects or ongoing activities. Eligible applicants se...

GrantWatch ID#: 190197

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Strengthen Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that respond to the community's social service needs, preserve the area's history and environment, improve the local a...

GrantWatch ID#: 190696

Grants to New York Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Property Owners to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, schools, and landowners to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the area as a place to visit and improve the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190882

Grants to California Nonprofits for Activities that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California nonprofits for programs to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for recreational, educational, and cultural activities. Allowable expenses include but are not limited to those...

GrantWatch ID#: 191602

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, governmental units, and educational institutions to address community needs in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact the funding source to confirm eligibility and access the applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 191806

Grants to Canada Registered Charities, Municipalities, and Qualifying Organizations for Progra...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada registered charities, municipalities, and qualifying organizations for programs that benefit residents throughout the country. Focus areas include health, education, religion, culture, assistance to disadvantaged seniors and individuals with speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 191826

Grants to Michigan Teachers in Eligible Locations to Support Projects in Schools and Classrooms

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan teachers in eligible locations to support educational projects and programs. Past grants have supported projects in Pre-K, elementary, middle, and high school classes and schools in the areas of arts and music, STEM, writing, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 192098
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