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

Explore 8,720 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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8,720 grants found

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits and Museums for Technology Costs and Exhibit Improvements

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick nonprofit heritage organizations and museums for technology costs and exhibit improvements. Funding is intended for activities, including website design, exhibit conservation, digital promotion, i...

GrantWatch ID#: 232362

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Programs that Address the Needs of Communities in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs that address the needs of communities in eligible counties. First-time and certain other applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 131969

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Promote Arts and Culture

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible locations for projects and programs that promote arts and culture. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of major venture funding, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 132671

Grants to Iowa Organizations and Entities to Protect Endangered Wildlife Species

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa organizations and entities for projects related to the conservation of wildlife diversity. Funding is intended for research-based projects as well as education projects for the general public. Projects must take place in the state of...

GrantWatch ID#: 135074

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Government Entities to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and units of local government in eligible locations to enhance the community's quality of life. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education, environment, arts and culture, health, civi...

GrantWatch ID#: 135927

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to for Community Services to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for community services that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent form prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents by inspiring collecti...

GrantWatch ID#: 137912

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits to Support Recreational Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to support capital projects that promote non-professional recreational activities. Funding is intended for activities and programs that advance amateur sports at a recreational level. Eligible proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 137979

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Improve the Dental Health of Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to improve dental and oral health. Funding is intended to expand access to dental care among local residents. Eligible proposals are those that address oral health needs in the community and include the involvement o...

GrantWatch ID#: 144749

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address the Housing Needs of Underserved Populations

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to address the housing needs of underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of housing, health, and human services. Special consideration is given to organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 146827

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, NGOs, and Community Groups for Projects that Beautify and Prese...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Manitoba nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and community groups for projects that beautify and preserve forests. Funding supports projects that focus on making the forests of Manitoba more appealing, productive, expansive, and varied. Proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 148712

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Girls in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is for programs in the focus areas of safety from violence, health and wellness, and economic e...

GrantWatch ID#: 151024

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Career Projects to Benefit Youth and Veterans with Disabilities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit youth, young adults, and veterans with disabilities. Projects should help individuals with disabilities acquire the skills necessary for successful career development and help maximize their potential a...

GrantWatch ID#: 154938

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address the Basic Needs of Children

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to address the basic needs of underprivileged children throughout the State. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the areas of education, human services, and health. Priority is given to direct impact pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 160281

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Hospitals for Education, Health, Commu...

Deadline: 01/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government units, schools, hospitals, and research institutes for projects that strengthen families, promote the healthy development and education of children and youth, and enhance the lives of residents in eligible r...

GrantWatch ID#: 160370

Fellowships to USA Mid-Career Artists and Scholars to Complete Projects Related to Arts and Cu...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Fellowships of $40,000 to USA and territories early mid-career artists and scholars for independent projects related to arts, architecture, and culture. Fellowships are intended to provide time to complete independent works and are frequently used to supplement sa...

GrantWatch ID#: 162919

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Agencies, and Water Suppliers to Protect Water Resources

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, government agencies, water suppliers, and conservation districts to protect drinking water resources. Funding is intended for projects that ensure safe drinking water, including inventories of potential contaminatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 162989

Awards to USA and Canada Entities to Recognize Exceptional History Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Awards to USA and Canada organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals in recognition of an exceptional project that contributed to the public’s understanding and appreciation of history. Consideration will be given to activities such as media projects, exh...

GrantWatch ID#: 163017

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Meet the Needs of Women and Girls

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit women and girls in eligible counties. Funding is intended to address significant needs and improve the quality of life for women and girls. Eligible applicants are located in and ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 163141

Grants to USA IHE Science Departments for Equipment Purchases to Enhance Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA science departments of small colleges and universities for equipment to enhance the quality of undergraduate science education. Eligible purchases include scientific equipment and instruments, library materials, and audio-visual and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164303

Grants to Saskatchewan Schools to Collaborate with Artists for Educational Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan schools to support arts-related collaborations with individual artists to enhance education for students. Applicants should verify their eligibility with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 165637

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for the Beautification of Public Spaces

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and local governments for beautification and public greening projects in eligible communities. Funded projects will enhance the natural environment through landscaping, ground cover improvement, floral display...

GrantWatch ID#: 167091

Grants to British Columbia Organizations in Eligible Locations for Programs that Benefit Local...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to British Columbia organizations and community groups in eligible areas for projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to respond to needs in the focus areas of education, local environment, health, arts and culture, social services, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 167180

Grants to New Mexico Libraries to Improve STEM and Environmental Disciplines Services

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico libraries to improve library services in a wide range of STEM-related disciplines. Funding is intended for projects and activities related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the environment. Libraries may wor...

GrantWatch ID#: 167350

Grants to Alaska School Districts, Schools, and Nonprofits for Classroom Art Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, school districts, K-12 schools, and parent groups for programs that enhance arts education. New applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for short-term artist residencies that improve the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168922

Grants to New Brunswick Charities, Municipalities, Agencies, and Athletic Associations to Impr...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to New Brunswick registered charities, municipalities, government agencies, and amateur athletic associations in eligible locations to enhance the quality of life for residents. Funding may be used for programs in the areas of education, arts and culture, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 170227

Grants to Texas Medical Societies and Chapters for Public Health Improvement Programs

Deadline: 11/15/26 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $7,500 to Texas medical student chapters, county medical societies, and alliance chapters for programs and projects that promote the health and well-being of residents. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before sub...

GrantWatch ID#: 173121

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit People With Disabilities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and schools in eligible communities for programs that assist individuals with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life of people with de...

GrantWatch ID#: 174125

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Housing and Human Services for the Underserved

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for housing and human services for underserved individuals. Priority will be given to organizations that assist individuals to remain in their own homes by aiding them with home repair and maintenance. Eligible organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 174426

In-Kind Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote Tourism and Commerce in E...

Deadline: 11/01/26

In-kind grants to Texas nonprofit and charitable organizations, government agencies, schools, and religious organizations to promote tourism and increase commerce in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that help to increase revenues within the c...

GrantWatch ID#: 174599

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Previous recipients include youth groups, first responders, fire departments, booster clubs, and park boards. Funding is intended for organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174962

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, School Districts, and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, the local school district, and government agencies for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include the arts, the environment, education, and the elderly. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175289

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of health, community, education, youth, and family services. Proposals should address the ro...

GrantWatch ID#: 175390

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Programs that Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs that serve the needs of the community. Applicants should contact program staff prior to applying. Priority areas of funding include those that address child abuse, alcohol and drug abuse, drunk driving, teen ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175623

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, fine arts, social services, community develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 175657

Grants to Indiana and Oregon Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Indiana and Oregon nonprofit organizations to address the needs of underserved communities in eligible locations. Indiana applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Focus areas include self-sufficiency, social services, education, and low-income in...

GrantWatch ID#: 175704

Grants to Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting Local Commu...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of education, community enrichment, environment, and nonprofit capacity support. Requests w...

GrantWatch ID#: 175758

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Judicial Tr...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175918

Grants to USA Entities for Initiatives to Improve the Court System

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system. The purpose of the program is to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175921

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits for Cultural Events in Remote and Rural Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Manitoba nonprofit organizations to organize festivals and events in the northern region and rural communities. Funding is intended to cover operating costs associated with festivals that take place over a minimum of two days. This grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 176147

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes to Promote Oral Health

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and tribal organizations to promote oral health. This program places a strong emphasis on disease prevention and providing services to underserved populations. Ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 176261

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Hire Touring Artists

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and IHEs to hire an eligible artist for performances. Funding will be used to defray the fee charged by an approved artist. Qualifying applicants may request a grant through this program t...

GrantWatch ID#: 176313

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits to Increase Clean Syringe Access for Drug Users

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs that increase access to clean syringes. Funding is intended to enhance the health of individuals affected by drug use. These programs will offer education, free-of-cost safer use s...

GrantWatch ID#: 176562

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Schools to Enhance Education for Youth and Adults

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations and schools for educational programs that have a positive impact on the local community. Funding is intended for activities that benefit youth and/or adults. Priority is given to ongoing rather than one-time programs. Prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 176641

Grants and Loans to Wyoming Local Agencies and Tribes for Economic Development

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants and loans to Wyoming local government agencies and tribes to benefit local businesses and spur economic growth. Funding is intended to support infrastructure development including roads, water, airport, sewer, industrial sites, business districts, recreatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 176710

Grants to Iowa and Missouri Nonprofits for Projects that Impact Local Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Iowa and Missouri nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to projects that will impact the largest percentage of community members. Previous grants supported public libraries...

GrantWatch ID#: 177501

Grants to Utah Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Collect Historical Accounts

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and other organizations to collect and transcribe personal historical accounts. Applicants must submit a draft and complete required registrations prior to submitting the final appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177848

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, and K-12 schools for programs that benefit children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support special projects that address critical needs. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 177899

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Improve Capacity to Provide Arts Pro...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio arts and cultural nonprofits, government agencies, schools, and IHEs that provide arts programming to improve business practices and strengthen organizational operations. Funding is intended for activities that enhance an organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 178194

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Focus areas include education, arts and culture, and community development. Eligible organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 178211

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, Faith-Based Entities, and Agencies to Enhance the Qualit...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and government agencies in eligible areas for programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to respond to community needs. Past grants have supported prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 178285
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