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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

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research

Deadline: 10/05/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for research in dental, oral, and craniofacial health. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 230297

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and For-Profits for Projects to Address Hunger for Seniors

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, for-profits, aging service providers, and senior centers for projects to address hunger for seniors. Focus areas include food access, food waste, health impacts, community needs, and addressing the needs o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231734

Cooperative Agreements to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Water Sector Workforce Develo...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Cooperative agreements to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and agencies for workforce development projects in the water and wastewater industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for appren...

GrantWatch ID#: 232342

Grants to California Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Projects in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 10/13/26 Conference Date: 10/05/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and artists for arts projects in eligible counties. Required registrations may take up to three business days to complete. Funding is intended to support the presentation or production of arts activities in a range of d...

GrantWatch ID#: 177939

Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits, Schools, and Individuals for Collaborative Indigenous Art P...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $17,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, First Nation schools, and individuals for projects that feature Indigenous arts and culture. The purpose of the program is to encourage the artistic collaboration of Indig...

GrantWatch ID#: 153147

Grants to Ontario Indigenous Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups to Support Indigenous Art

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to Ontario Indigenous artists, organizations, and groups to support Indigenous art. Funding is intended for the development, creation, and presentation of artwork, and for events that bring artists together. Eligible disciplines include dance, literature, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 153148

Grants to Michigan Organizations for Public Art Projects

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to Michigan organizations for public art events and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide quality art experiences, encourage public engagement, and promote cultural understanding and appreciation through the arts. Projects should en...

GrantWatch ID#: 160788

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Youth Development and Environmental Programs

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs that benefit youth and improve environmental education. Prefe...

GrantWatch ID#: 161711

Grants to Ontario Performing Arts Organizations for Arts Internships

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ontario performing arts organizations for arts internships. Funding is intended for opportunities that will promote career development by offering new skills, knowledge, work experience, and industry contacts. The Foundation will support...

GrantWatch ID#: 171775

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Young Children

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public institutions to benefit young children in eligible counties. Funding is intended for services, support, and activities related to childcare and early education. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173495

Grant to a New Brunswick Nonprofit, School, or Agency for a Community Benefit Initiative

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grant of up to $30,000 to a New Brunswick registered Canadian charity, amateur athletic associations, school, agency, or municipality for a bold initiative to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address critical needs and provid...

GrantWatch ID#: 173647

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Social Justice and Anti-Discrimination Initiatives

Deadline: 12/17/26 LOI Date: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that protect the rights of citizens and combat discrimination. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to eliminate all forms of prejudice and discrimi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174660

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Music Work...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations, groups, and individuals for workshops and music programs that provide coaching and support to eligible amateur musicians. Funding may be used only for educational chamber music programs and wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180316

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Programs to Track Dementia Patients

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, law enforcement and public safety agencies, healthcare agencies, and Tribal governments to protect individuals with dementia. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 186761

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Municipalities for Projects to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and municipalities to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to attract visitors and support local events. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to TV, radio, and social med...

GrantWatch ID#: 191404

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Strengthen Organizational Operati...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Carolina nonprofit community-based organizations in eligible locations to strengthen operations and build capacity. Funding is intended to enhance organizational effectiveness and strengthen the infrastructure of nonprofits that ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 201915

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Educational and Nonprofit Institutes to Advance Knowl...

Deadline: 02/17/27 LOI Date: 10/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educational and nonprofit institutes, research centers, and national laboratories to advance knowledge about solar radiation. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 208694

Grants to New York Labor Organizations and Training Centers to Expand the Clean Energy Workfor...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to New York labor organizations and training centers to expand the clean energy workforce. Funding is intended to instruct apprentices, pre-apprentices, and journey workers to assume jobs in this field. Eligible training activities include hands-on and virt...

GrantWatch ID#: 216341

Grants to California Nonprofit Organizations andResearchers Affiliated with Universities for R...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and researchers affiliated with universities for research projects related to democracy and governance in eligible regions. Funding is intended for studies that utilize data to develop evidence-based solutions. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217131

Grants to Maryland Nonprofit and Government-Run Museums for Operating Support

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Maryland nonprofit and government-run museums for operating support. The purpose of the grant program is to assist cultural and historical museums in building capacity, strengthening operations, and improving long-term sustainability. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 224743

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribal and Community Organizations ...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, government entities, and Tribal and community organizations for neurotechnology development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 227840

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

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to develop theories and tools to help understand brain function. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 227844

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Assist Childcare Providers

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal entities in eligible locations for projects that benefit children. Funding is intended to address the capital needs of providers caring for children from birth to age five. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 232212

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 03/31/27 Conference Date: 10/06/26 LOI Date: 02/05/27

Grants to Nevada nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 140494

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Arts and Science Youth Summer Camp Programs

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to provide underserved children in eligible locations with high-quality arts and science summer programs. Applicants must attend an information workshop and complete the required registration before applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 144945

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Support Arts and Culture, Science, and Humanities Programming

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 10/06/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural, science, and humanities activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations that offer visual and performing arts, science, and humanities programs, perfor...

GrantWatch ID#: 175097

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26 Conference Date: 10/06/26

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents and communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and general operating support within the focus areas of community services, health, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 177905

Grants to Canada Artists and Arts Organizations to Support Traveling Exhibitions and Presentat...

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations and groups, artists, Indigenous artists, and festivals for the exhibition and presentation of works and performances by Canadian artists. Funding is intended to support touring and exhibition activities that will build national ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177917

Grants to British Columbia Entities for Arts Projects Promoting Diversity

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia registered charities, nonprofit societies, co-ops, individuals, and First Nations Band Councils for artistic projects that promote equity and support diversity in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact th...

GrantWatch ID#: 194282

Grants to USA Writers and Publishers in Multiple States for Literary Work

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA writers, small presses, and independent literary publishers in eligible states to support Southern literary traditions. Funding is intended to support creative literary work creation and publishing, community engagement, and professio...

GrantWatch ID#: 217834

Grants to California Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and CBOs for Environmental Protecti...

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and community groups for environmental protection activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for habitat improvement projects, scientific research, and the protection ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222958

Grants to Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas Nonprofits and Schools for Local Projects

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas nonprofit organizations, emergency services, schools, and community-based organizations in eligible counties to support local projects. Funding is intended to support initiatives related to educational, charitable, and emergen...

GrantWatch ID#: 226081

Grants to Massachusetts Agencies and Organizations to Protect and Restore Water Quality

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to Massachusetts government agencies, council of governments, regional planning agencies, conservation districts, state and interstate organizations, and tribes to protect and restore water quality. Funded activities will identify and develop plans to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 232301

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Boating Safety Programs

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 10/07/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, local agencies, and IHEs for boating safety educational programs. Funding is intended to support programs that provide training and education that will improve public understanding of boating laws, water and weather co...

GrantWatch ID#: 187227

Grants to Oklahoma School Districts to Promote Healthy Living in School Environments

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $80,000 to Oklahoma public school districts for activities and initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles. Funding is intended for programs and projects that encourage healthy behaviors with an emphasis on nutrition, tobacco-free environments, phy...

GrantWatch ID#: 165043

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Economic Development Activities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/22/26 LOI Date: 10/08/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects that promote economic development in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry form before submitting a full grant application. Funding is intended to revitalize the downtown area, making...

GrantWatch ID#: 174865

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Basic Provisions and Emergency Support to Residents in N...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and faith-based institutions to provide emergency support and direct services to residents in need. Funding is intended to address critical needs, such as food insecurity (food pantries, soup kitchens)...

GrantWatch ID#: 176329

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 11/06/26 LOI Date: 10/08/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve health outcomes and promote health equity in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an inquiry form before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for activities in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177171

Grants to Oregon Organizations to Improve and Rehabilitate Fish Populations and Fish Habitats

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Oregon organizations for activities that improve and rehabilitate trout and salmon populations and their habitats. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Preference will be given to proposals with strong...

GrantWatch ID#: 178520

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Environmental Projects to Enhance...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $8,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Wyoming, Colorado, Minnesota, Hawaii, New York, North Carolina, and Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental projects that improve outdoor spaces in eligible regions. Only program...

GrantWatch ID#: 178629

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Support Education and Learning

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, groups, and individuals to promote education and lifelong learning in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address academic, athletic, and/or art le...

GrantWatch ID#: 200599

Grants to British Columbia Arts and Cultural Organizations to Promote Equity and Diversity

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of $30,000 per year to British Columbia arts and cultural organizations to promote equity and diversity. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for expenses related to capacity building, community projects, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 205890

Grants to New York Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Growth and Success

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York for-profit and nonprofit organizations to promote business development and growth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that lead to improvements and positive results. The opportunity will assist business...

GrantWatch ID#: 215505

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit communities in eligible counties. Focus areas include individuals with disabilities, arts and culture, children and youth, nature and animals, mental health, substance abuse, cancer, and aging ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 215897

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Faith-Based, Environmental, and Educational Projects

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations for faith-based, environmental, and educational projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact Foundation staff before submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects that positively impact the quality of...

GrantWatch ID#: 216458

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and School to Strengthen Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools in eligible locations to strengthen capacity. Funding is intended to develop partnerships, build organizational capacity, and implement projects that promote collaboration and...

GrantWatch ID#: 218645

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Mentored Research Experiences fo...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to enable established researchers to have mentored research experiences that do not include clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take severa...

GrantWatch ID#: 224985

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Established Researchers to Condu...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for established researchers to conduct mentored clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 225019

Grants to California Nonprofits, Government, and Tribal Agencies for Community Development Pro...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government, and tribal agencies for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest are business and workforce development. The purpose of funding is to revitalize the neighborhood directl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231998

Contract to a California Nonprofit for a Veterans' Mental Health Advocacy Program

Deadline: 10/08/26

Contract to a California nonprofit veterans service organization to administer a veterans' mental health advocacy program. The program will focus on priority populations, including individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorder, and those with co-...

GrantWatch ID#: 232338
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