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Grants for Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 8,828 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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8,828 grants found

Grants to Wisconsin and Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Economic Development

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin and Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches in eligible cities for projects to benefit the local economy. Funding is intended for projects that are of public benefit, including capital reque...

GrantWatch ID#: 202104

Grants to Wisconsin and Montana Nonprofits for Community Programs and Animal Welfare

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin and Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches to benefit local residents and address animal welfare in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help underserved residents meet their basic needs...

GrantWatch ID#: 210715

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches in eligible locations for artistic programming. Funding is intended for activities including but not limited to guest artists, master classes, pres...

GrantWatch ID#: 210716

Grants to Georgia Nonprofit Organizations and Churches to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations and churches to improve the quality of life of local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a short initial application prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs and activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 210951

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government entities, and individual agricultural landowners for forest health, wildfire resilience, and agricultural land conservation projects. Funding supports planning, education, partnerships, agricultural operations...

GrantWatch ID#: 220654

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches to Benefit Families and Youth

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches in eligible regions to benefit underserved families and youth. Funding is intended for projects to encourage high school completion and the removal of barriers t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223168

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Forestry Development

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and municipalities in small communities for community forestry development projects. Funding is intended for projects to protect, expand, and/or improve urban tree canopy cover in towns with fewer than 10,0...

GrantWatch ID#: 223574

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Reduce Chronic Disease in Rural Areas

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies to improve wellness behaviors to reduce chronic disease in rural areas. Funding is intended for strategies and programs that will engage people in healthy activities and behaviors to reduce the incidence o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231634

In-Kind Donations of Vehicles to Illinois Nonprofits for Transportation Needs

Deadline: 09/21/26

In-kind donations of vehicles to Illinois nonprofit organizations to meet transportation needs for eligible populations. Funding is intended for providing specialized vehicles for individuals with disabilities and older adults when the available transportation ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 231991

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Tribal Entities to Improve Native Health Services

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and tribal entities to improve health services for American Indians. The purpose of this program is to improve access to dental, medical, and mental health care for American Indian individuals who do not live within the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160601

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Partners to Address Community Health Issues

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations for collaborative projects that address complex community health issues. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support coalitions in implementing systems change. By the end of the gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 175402

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects in the Field of Education

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for education-based projects in eligible locations. Funding is also intended to support programs that address urgent human service needs, benefit underserved students, prepare students for the workforce, and strengthen educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 178308
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Opportunity for Louisiana Nonprofits and For-Profits to Participate in a Development Program

Deadline: 08/16/26

Opportunity for Louisiana nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations to participate in a professional development program. The opportunity is intended to support emerging entrepreneurs and nonprofits that address disparities within the focus area...

GrantWatch ID#: 189857
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Grants to Alberta Indigenous Artists, Collectives, and Organizations for Art Projects

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to Alberta Indigenous artists, artist collectives, and arts organizations for art preservation activities in eligible regions. Applicants may request funding for a single project or for a specific phase of a project. Projects should have a clear start and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 197441

Grants to Colorado Entities for Arts and Cultural Projects Addressing Social Issues

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, artists, government agencies, IHEs, and schools for arts projects that propose solutions to social issues. Funding is intended for projects bringing together organizations, artists, and communities to fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197462

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research Organizational Capacity

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

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHE hospitals, and government agencies for programs to develop organizational capacity to conduct research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the p...

GrantWatch ID#: 204944

Grants to USA Organizations and Agencies to Research Medical Research Partner Engagement

Deadline: 01/12/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for research projects focused on the engagement of partners in medical research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. This opportunity is focused ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207669

Grants to Ontario Indigenous Groups and Communities for Former Residents of Indian Schools

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Ontario Indigenous entities and First Nation, Métis, and Inuit communities for activities that benefit former residents of Indian schools. Funding is intended for Indigenous-led, survivor-focused, and culturally sensitive programs and projects that are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210196

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, School Districts, and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to California nonprofit organizations, tribes, school districts, and government agencies for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: children ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210393

Grants to Maryland Faith-Based or Community Organizations to Address Substance Abuse

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maryland faith-based and community mental health organizations to address substance use disorders in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that assist families who are dealing with substance use, with the goal of creating a supportive co...

GrantWatch ID#: 210448

Grants to Washingon Nonprofits and For-Profits to Engage Residents in Waterway Protection

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Washington nonprofits, community-based entities, and small businesses to engage residents in environmental projects that protect waterways in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to prevent sewer overflows and stormwater pollution through th...

GrantWatch ID#: 210630

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions for Senior Arts Programs

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to provide arts programming for seniors. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting an application. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 210773

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Promote Economic Prosperity

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $20,000 and in-kind support to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives that promote economic development by increasing employment, expanding business opportunities, and improving property conditions. Projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216981

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Environmental and Educational Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to environmental protection and education, language preserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 220142

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for High-Quality Programming for Older Adults

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for high-quality programming for older adults in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase social engagement programming and to encourage new programs to expand. All programs must benefit older adults in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 225845

Opportunity for USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Create a Digital Military Training Program

Deadline: 11/11/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Opportunity for USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to compete in a contest to create a fully digital military training program. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to a full grant applicatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 230481

Grants to Minnesota Rural and Small Urban Transit Agencies to Improve Service

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota rural and small urban transit agencies to improve their services. Funding is intended to provide technology upgrades and other assistance that will improve the service of transit agencies in low-population areas. Eligible applicants are those t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231558

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Micronutrient Research

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, government agencies, and academic institutions for micronutrient research. Funding is intended for introducing novel binding molecules, measuring vitamin nutritional status usi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231583

Grants to Massachusetts Youth and Supporting Nonprofits for Climate Resilience Activities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts youth and supporting nonprofit organizations for activities focused on climate resilience in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects led by youth ages 15-24 that focus on climate and community. Eligible projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 231636

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties for community-led initiatives that promote lasting change and expand opportunities in local communities. Funding is intended to support general operations as...

GrantWatch ID#: 231765

Grants to Virginia Arts and Culture Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Virginia arts and culture nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operating support. Funding is intended to support organizations that use history, arts, and storytelling to build relationships within the community, advance reconciliation and r...

GrantWatch ID#: 231882
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and units of government for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations that work to improve the overall vitality and quality of life through their educational, soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 156348
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Holiday Programs and Outreach

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and public agencies for programs that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the winter season for the most underprivileged residents of the counties through holiday pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 166360
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Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Scientific Conferences Re...

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, tribes, nonprofits, and businesses to support high-quality scientific conferences related to public health. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. A conferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 169923
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs Through the Arts

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants of $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, libraries, and tribes for projects that address local issues through the arts. Funding is intended to strengthen communities by connecting the arts with needs, opportunities, issues,...

GrantWatch ID#: 173250
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Colorado nonprofit organizations to benefit the community in eligible locations. For in-kind support, applicants must contact a staff member prior to applying. In-kind grants are available for the use of public facilit...

GrantWatch ID#: 174385
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Grant to a Washington Nonprofit for Advocacy to Promote Equity for Women

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grant to a Washington nonprofit organization for advocacy efforts related to promoting equity for women and girls throughout the state. Funding is intended for multi-year social change projects that foster structural change for women and girls most impacted by ine...

GrantWatch ID#: 176444
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Community Programs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for community programs in eligible regions. Funding may be used for general operations, facilities and equipment, administrative and technical support, campaigns, special projects, matching funds, ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 178949

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives and Programs that Benefit Local Co...

Deadline: 09/12/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and government units for community initiatives and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants for large grants are required to submit a l...

GrantWatch ID#: 179513
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Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States to Improve the Healthcare System in Rural Areas

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, and tribes to improve the healthcare system in rural areas. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 186819

Grants to Canada Nonprofits and Individuals for Research Projects Related to Health

Deadline: 09/09/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to Canada Indigenous nonprofit organizations, independent researchers, and knowledge users for research projects related to health. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 197699

Grants to Michigan Agencies to Improve Roadways and Enhance the Quality of Life for State Resi...

Deadline: 09/09/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to Michigan government agencies to improve local roadways and promote economic development. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended to address critical highway needs, improve the ability of the state to compete in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200983
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Grants to Indiana and Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Indiana and Ohio nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initiatives and programs in the areas of health and wellness, education, and financial literacy. Proposals should support re...

GrantWatch ID#: 203906

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators to Develop Educational Systems Research...

Deadline: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to plan large-scale studies on developing equitable educational systems. Applicants must submit an Intent to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208685
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Services that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for services that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address community needs in the areas of human services and mental health, providing assistance with food, childcare, rent, utilities, medic...

GrantWatch ID#: 210108
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Grants to North Dakota Cities and Counties to Improve the Criminal Justice System

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to North Dakota cities and counties for multi-jurisdictional projects to improve the criminal justice system and assist victims of crime. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended for technical...

GrantWatch ID#: 210126

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Analyze Prostate Cancer Data Sets

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with for-profit and nonprofit organizations for research projects analyzing data sets related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214948

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Researchers for Prostate Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for early-career research projects related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214949

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Innovative Prostate Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for innovative research projects related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 214952

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Prostate Cancer Research Mentorships

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with for-profit and nonprofit organizations for research mentorship programs related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 214954
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