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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 Indiana Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 10/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities and projects that benefit children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create, develop, or expand programs that directly impact the quality of life of children and adolesc...

GrantWatch ID#: 197325

Grants to Maryland Organizations and Individuals to Offset the Expenses of Individuals with IDD

Deadline: 10/04/26

Grants to Maryland organizations and individuals in eligible regions to offset the expenses of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to assist with education, medical, and recreational costs not otherwise funded by other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223405

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Municipalities, and School Districts in Eligible Areas for Yo...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts in eligible locations for youth activities and recreational programs. Funding is also intended to provide camp scholarships to local youth who demonstrate a financial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 132101

Grants to California TK-12 Schools for Innovative Educational Programs

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to California TK-12 schools for educational programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support curriculum projects and programs and must be used for the direct benefit of students. The purpose of this program is to enable districts, schools, and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 137790

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Groups for Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to British Columbia arts, culture, and heritage nonprofit organizations and groups to support projects and programs that enrich the lives of local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for artistic, cultural, and creative activities, community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 139103

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

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the local quality of life. Focus areas include community development, youth development, cultural activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 146075

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and Churches to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, units of government, school districts, and churches for programs and services to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that address the needs of local youth....

GrantWatch ID#: 148150

Grants to Maryland Organizations for Programs and Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 11/23/26 LOI Date: 10/05/26

Grants to Maryland organizations to benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Focus areas include arts and humanities, health care, human services, education, and Catholic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155896

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Support Facility Rentals for Community Events

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and charities to offset facility rental fees for community events and meetings in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and projects that benefit the community and support recreational activities at...

GrantWatch ID#: 159067

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for sustainable projects that best address community needs in the focus areas of art, culture, and humanities; community and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160534

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Educational Programs That Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for educational programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for innovative activities and programming that will provide educational opportunities to the local community. Grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 174941

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Municipalities to Rehabilitate Historic Buildings

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, businesses, and individuals to renovate and restore historic buildings. Funding is intended for capital projects that enable the public to use the state's historic structur...

GrantWatch ID#: 175084

Grants to Maryland Entities for Projects to Develop the Equine Industry

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, associations, farms, educational institutions, and businesses for projects that develop the state's equine industry. Funding is intended to support educational, research, and promotio...

GrantWatch ID#: 175329

Grants to Ontario Qualified Charities and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario registered charities and government agencies for projects and programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Grant funds may be requested to support innovative, new programs and charitable works or for existing prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 176020

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the Foundation before applying. Focus areas include human needs, economic prosperity, historical and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 179891

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of disaster relief, education, youth, seniors, community service, economic development...

GrantWatch ID#: 180161

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

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations, government entities, public schools, school districts, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support both new and expanded projects that address the cultural, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180536

Grants to Manitoba Arts Organizations, Artists, and Arts Professionals for PreK-12 School Prog...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Manitoba arts organizations, groups, artists, arts and cultural professionals, and Indigenous knowledge keepers for collaborative arts programs in PreK-12 schools. Applicants must register in the online portal system prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 181020

Grants to Wisconsin Organizations and Agencies for Professional Development Programs

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Wisconsin private organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments to develop and implement professional development programs. Funding is intended to promote long-term economic growth throughout the state. The goal of the grant program is to help b...

GrantWatch ID#: 182056

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for new and existing projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities focused on education, the arts, and child hunger. Eligible applicants are located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182267

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Preservation and Heritage Projects

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies for preservation and heritage projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop collaborations, encourage stewardship of natural resources, support preservation, and promote heritage t...

GrantWatch ID#: 186727

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Provide Legal Aid to Immigrant Populations

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to provide services to immigrant populations in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support capacity building, direct legal representation, and assistance with DACA and various visa programs. The purpose of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 196949

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support small, local nonprofits. Priority is given to organizations that directly serve local residents. Programs and projects must serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198376

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Research Relate...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, agencies, and tribal entities for research related to healthcare delivery. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take six weeks or more to comp...

GrantWatch ID#: 204357

Grants to British Columbia CBOs for Events Related to Arts, Culture, and Youth

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to British Columbia community-based organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities, such as events and festivals, that highlight arts and culture and include youth-focused components....

GrantWatch ID#: 210029

Grants to Nevada Schools, Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Outdoor Youth Programs

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $7,500 and grants of up to $50,000 to Nevada schools, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and community-based entities for outdoor programs to benefit students throughout the state. Funding is intended to provide open-air educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 210786

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Healt...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for health research on a broad range of topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for scien...

GrantWatch ID#: 215144

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Long-...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for long-term research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 215602

Grants to British Columbia Arts and Culture Nonprofits for Community Events

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit arts and culture organizations, groups, and associations for events that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to maintain and promote the growth of established events and to support new events. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 215965

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Historic Societies for Community Art Projects

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, historic societies, and community, heritage, and merchants' associations for community art projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide an opportunity for artists and residents to collaborate on a...

GrantWatch ID#: 215966

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, IHEs, Schools, and Agencies for Women's and Children's Health

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, academic institutions, faith-based entities, and healthcare facilities for programs that improve health outcomes for women and children. Applicants are required to view an informational webin...

GrantWatch ID#: 216202

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Resea...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to accelerate the implementation of health interventions. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete t...

GrantWatch ID#: 217703

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for the Research and Development of ...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for the research and development of interventions related to sleep health. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 218306

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Conduc...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to conduct scientific health research that includes a clinical trial. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 218826

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Interventions Ad...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research on interventions addressing healthcare disparities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 221121

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Diseases that Im...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research addressing disease among the Latino and Hispanic populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be com...

GrantWatch ID#: 221133

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators, IHEs, and Biotechnology Companies for ...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators, IHEs, and biotechnology companies to support research. Funding is intended to support the purchase of services and reagents from the funding source. Areas of focus for the current year include drug discoverie...

GrantWatch ID#: 221626

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Individuals with Developmental Disabil...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations for community programs that aid individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Focus areas include family support, housing, employment, and self-advocacy. Programs must benefit people ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222655

Grants to Colorado Individuals and Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $3,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado individuals and nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist people experiencing personal disaster, loss, or medical emergencies. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225958

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Support Vital Community Services in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to support vital community services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for purchasing tangibles and addressing issues such as education, food, clothing, and shelter. Applicants must serve communities in the funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 226094

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Address Poverty

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations to serve communities experiencing poverty. Funding is intended to support projects and events, outreach, training, workshops, celebrations, and other activities that address poverty. Activities shoul...

GrantWatch ID#: 227255

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Municipalities for Community Bett...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and municipalities for community betterment activities in eligible regions. Previous grants have supported libraries, police, community buildings, cemeteries, schools, music prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 227723

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs Benefitting the Community in the Funder's Service A...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs benefitting the community in the funder's service area. Eligible uses of funding include food banks, educational projects, youth programs, community service projects, and health and rescue org...

GrantWatch ID#: 227824

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, public school systems, and municipalities for community services in the funder's service area. The program's goal is to provide funds for rescue squads, fire departments, philanthropic groups, school programs, and more. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227825

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for a Variety of Communi...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions for a variety of community needs in the funder's service area. Eligible uses of funding include supplies for fire and emergency services, food pantries, and more. Projects mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 227828

Grants to Indiana Organizations for Community and Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and community groups for projects that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community service, economic development, food banks, health and rescue organizations, educational projects, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 229494

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, and Cities to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and municipalities in eligible locations to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support programs, activities, equipment purchases, and facility upgrades. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 230032

Grants to British Columbia Arts Nonprofits for Large-Scale Community Events

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit arts and culture organizations and groups for large-scale events that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to maintain and promote the growth of established events and to support new events. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 230169

Grants to British Columbia Arts Nonprofits for Community Arts Festivals

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and other recognized arts groups and collectives for community-based arts festivals. Funding is intended to maintain and promote the growth of established festivals and to support new events. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 230170

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Oral Health Research

Deadline: 10/05/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research on the link between oral health and general health. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 230179
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