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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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Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Nature-Based Experiences

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and governmental agencies for the development of wildlife-viewing projects and nature-based experiences. Funding is intended to help the public build appreciation and stewardship for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176393

Grants to Maryland Student Teams for Environmental Sustainability Projects

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Maryland public school student teams for student-driven environmental sustainability projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of energy and water conservation, pollution prevention, solid waste reduction, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176522

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits to Preserve African American History

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to Arkansas nonprofit groups and organizations for studies, preservation activities, and collections related to black history in the state. Funding is intended for African American history preservation and programming projects that are open ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176661

Grants to Nebraska Organizations for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Nebraska organizations, faith-based entities, and schools for programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities that address critical community needs. Applicants must demonstrate that there is an established need fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 176748

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Programs That Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities related to the arts, education, environment, human services, health and mental health, social justice, and youth d...

GrantWatch ID#: 178072

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Assist Children and Families Affected by Poverty

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to help families and children who have been impacted by poverty in eligible communities. Funding is intended to assist families in meeting their potential and overcoming obstacles. Proposals must include information rega...

GrantWatch ID#: 179756

Grants to Indiana Organizations and Groups for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana organizations and groups for projects and activities that benefit eligible communities. Previous grant recipients include animal welfare groups, schools, organizations benefiting seniors, fire departments, and sports teams. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180298

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Women and Children

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit women and children. Funding is intended to improve the accessibility of the legal system, reduce violence, and enhance the education, health, and well-being of women and children. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 180814

Grants to Canada Registered Charities in Multiple Provinces for Programs to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Canada registered charities in the funding source's service area for community-based programs to benefit youth. Areas of focus include education and health. Funding is intended to be delivered in one of the fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180946

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Businesses to Develop the Local Tourism Industry

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and tourism-related for-profit businesses to promote and enhance local tourism in eligible regions. Funding may be used for advertising and marketing expenses targeting potential visitors, as well as for expenses asso...

GrantWatch ID#: 184785

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Meet the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to meet the needs of residents in eligible communities. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects that address poverty and socia...

GrantWatch ID#: 186671

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies for Historical Markers of Transp...

Deadline: 11/09/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and state, local, and federal government entities for the installation of historical markers of transportation sites. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 195545

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, schools, and faith-based organizations in eligible regions for charitable projects that improve the quality of life for residents. Focus areas include seniors, children, animal welfare, education, homelessness, food inse...

GrantWatch ID#: 197534

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Preserve Historic Locations

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and historical societies to preserve historic sites. Funding is intended to maintain significant properties through a range of activities, including appraisals, acquisition and improvement o...

GrantWatch ID#: 197620

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Address Urgent and Short-Term Needs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to address urgent and short-term needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended to expand or develop significant services within the community, respond to critical human needs, support emergency requests, and assist agencie...

GrantWatch ID#: 200242

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes in Multiple States to Conserve Aquatic Resources

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA federal and state agencies, private conservation groups, nonprofit organizations, and tribes in multiple states to develop conservation strategies for aquatic resources in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200775

Grants to Iowa K-12 Public School Districts and Nonpublic School Systems to Improve Computer S...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Iowa K-12 public school districts and nonpublic school systems to improve computer science education. The purpose of the program is to develop the capacity of computer science educators. Funding is intended for professional development activities to impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 204800

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Culinary Arts Job Training and Education Programs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for culinary arts job training and education programs. Funding is intended to support free training programs for individuals with barriers to employment. Grant funding is unrestricted and may be used for a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 208072

Award to a Quebec Artist, Collective, or Organization to Recognize Inclusive Practices

Deadline: 10/02/26

Award of $10,000 to a Quebec qualifying artist, collective, or organization in eligible regions to recognize excellence in the implementation of inclusive practices. The award recipient is either from a culturally diverse or indigenous background, or serves underr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209874

Grants to Louisiana and Texas Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Louisiana and Texas nonprofit and educational organizations for or community wellbeing initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that improve education, address food insecurity, and promote overall health and wellbeing...

GrantWatch ID#: 210252

Grants to North Dakota High Schools to Improve Educational Programming

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Dakota public secondary schools to improve programs related to industry, trade, family, and consumer education. Funding is intended for technology, equipment, and instructional materials to enhance high school programming in the fie...

GrantWatch ID#: 210793

Grants to Massachusetts Agencies for Planning Projects Related to Water Systems

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Massachusetts local government units for planning projects related to water systems. Funding is intended to support the development of plans for existing stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water systems. Small communities and utilities (population less...

GrantWatch ID#: 214543

Grants to Idaho Youth in Cooperation with a Nonprofit for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Idaho young individuals in cooperation with a nonprofit organization, neighborhood association, or school for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support youth-led programs to promote the development of cl...

GrantWatch ID#: 215008

Grants to Georgia LEAs to Promote Computer Science Education

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia local education agencies to improve access to computer science programs. Funding is intended to support instruction, practice, and pedagogy to engage students in computer science education. The grant also aims to promote the use ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216150

Grants to Georgia LEAs to Promote Professional Development for Teachers

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Georgia local education agencies for professional development opportunities for computer science teachers. Funding is intended for computer science teacher certification, computer science teacher endorsement programs, or professional dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 216211

Grants to USA Entities for Projects Related to Land Access and Stewardship

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, land trusts, government agencies, recreation clubs, trail associations, and tribes for projects related to land access and stewardship. Funding is intended for securing large tracts of land for the purposes of hunting, as wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 216315

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Address Unmet Community Needs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to address unmet community needs in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: civics, education, and culture. The purpose of the funding is to address needs tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 216723

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies for an Historical Preservation P...

Deadline: 11/09/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government agencies for an historical preservation project related to food. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside signs commemorating regional a...

GrantWatch ID#: 219578

In-Kind Donations of Musical Instruments to USA Music Teachers for Students in Financial Need

Deadline: 10/02/26

In-kind donations of musical instruments to USA public school music teachers, administrators, after school program directors, and social workers for students who cannot take part in music programs due to financial need. For some programs, a site visit may be requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221044

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for creative projects and activities related to older adults, youth, homelessness, health and wellness, arts and culture, and organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 221920

Grants to British Columbia Arts Nonprofits, Artists, and Groups for Capacity Building Efforts

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia artists, groups, and nonprofit arts, culture, and heritage organizations in eligible locations to strengthen capacity. Funding is intended to support strategic organizational development. Eligible applicants are those who...

GrantWatch ID#: 221922

Grants to British Columbia Artists and Organization Personnel to Promote Career Development

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to artists and staff members at arts, culture, and heritage organizations in eligible locations to promote professional and career development. Funding is intended to support and advance qualifying individuals, groups, and organizations that...

GrantWatch ID#: 221923

Awards to Maryland Entities to Recognize Traditional Art

Deadline: 10/02/26

Awards of $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, individuals, government entities, and IHEs to recognize achievements in traditional art forms. Awards will acknowledge long-term accomplishments focused on people, places, and traditions in community-based cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 223371

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 12/04/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Manitoba national, provincial, and community-based nonprofit organizations for conservation projects. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is available for projects within the following six focus areas: soil...

GrantWatch ID#: 223636

Grants to Colorado Schools for Innovative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Colorado schools in eligible locations for innovative classroom projects. Funding is intended for projects that provide students with real-world learning opportunities, that provide educators with tools and training to perfect their craft, and that suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 224433

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist or Graduate Student for Psychology Resea...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grant of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist or graduate student for psychology research projects related to individuals with disabilities. The purpose of the grant program is to support projects that address the stigma and pain ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 224521

Grants to Texas Theater Groups Affiliated with Educational Institutions for Festival Attendance

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Texas theater groups affiliated with educational institutions to enable attendance at a theater-focused event. Eligible theater troupes must demonstrate financial need that would serve as a barrier and prevent participation in the event. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225734

Grants to South Carolina Individuals, Organizations, and Groups to Address Basic Needs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to South Carolina individuals, organizations, churches, charities, and groups to address the basic needs of local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to mitigate the effects of a catastrophic situation by providing essentials such as clothing...

GrantWatch ID#: 226356

Grants to USA and Canada Pet Adoption Agencies to Help Pets Find Homes

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and Canada pet adoption agencies to help pets find homes. Funding is intended to support initiatives and services that promote animal welfare by helping abandoned, rescued, and vulnerable animals secure safe, permanent, and caring ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 229410

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Expand the Preservation Workforce

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, public entities, and Tribal governments for projects to expand the preservation trade workforce. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for a wide range of workforce development ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 230071

Grants to USA Entities to Research How Children Interact with AI

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research on how children interact with AI. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended specifically to explo...

GrantWatch ID#: 230286

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Develop AI Tools for Medical Uses

Deadline: 10/02/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to create a collaborative center to develop AI tools for use in medical settings. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 230664

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Test and Evaluate AI Tools for Healthcare

Deadline: 10/02/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories IHE, nonprofit or for-profit organization, or agency to create a center to test and evaluate AI tools for healthcare. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230666

Grants to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Entities for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, agencies, tribes, and IHEs for environmental enhancement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for planning, permitting, and design activities to improve water quality and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231448

Grant to a USA, Canada, and International Entity to Advance Decarbonization Modeling

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organization, IHE, institute, lab, or government agency to advance decarbonization modeling. Priority is given to collaborative proposals. The purpose of the program is to support projects that address key knowle...

GrantWatch ID#: 231993

Grants to Colorado Entities for Adult Literacy Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Colorado LEAs, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and libraries for adult literacy programs. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve adult literacy services and adjacent workforce devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 232303

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 12/01/26 Conference Date: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and religious entities to address community challenges in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects, programs, and services that are well pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 176149

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/03/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities that enhance the quality of life for residents and fall into the categories of human services, health, environmental pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 158846

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/18/26 LOI Date: 10/04/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, yout...

GrantWatch ID#: 175589

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Cultural Programming in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/04/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for cultural programming in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit an intent to apply before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for cultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 175686
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