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

Explore 8,727 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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8,727 grants found

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

Grants to USA Entities for Consultants to Address Court-Related Challenges

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA state and local courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to retain expert consulting services to address court-related challenges. These grants assist the legal professionals in fully...

GrantWatch ID#: 178299

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible areas. Applicants should contact staff prior to submitting an application. In reviewing proposals, the Foundation considers both the specific objectives of the request and...

GrantWatch ID#: 178398

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of education, mental health, basic needs, and positive youth development. Highest priority is giv...

GrantWatch ID#: 178457

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Projects Focused on Children, Education, and Religion

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to meet community needs. Funding is intended to improve the lives of underserved populations. Focus areas include children, education, and faith-based services. Preference will be given to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 178884

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Address Current and Future Societal Issues

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to address current and future societal issues. Areas of interest include youth welfare, healthcare initiatives, family services, and educational development. Eligible organizations must have their prin...

GrantWatch ID#: 178988

Grants to USA IHEs in Multiple States to Purchase Equipment to Improve Science Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and West Virginia colleges and universities to purchase or upgrade equipment that will enhance science education. Funding is intended to assist with the purchase of n...

GrantWatch ID#: 178995

Grants to Wyoming Organizations for Projects Related to Bighorn Sheep

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Wyoming organizations for projects, research, and educational programming related to bighorn sheep. Funding is intended for a range of project types, including transplant and habitat-related activities, research, education, and more. Project proposal req...

GrantWatch ID#: 179056

Grants to Utah Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of $2,000 and grants of $4,000 to Utah community councils, nonprofit organizations, individual artists, and artist groups for art projects that benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for a range of arts programs and projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 179105

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Programs that Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is available for programming, operating, and capital grants. Funding is intended for the areas of education, the environment, neighborhood revitali...

GrantWatch ID#: 179546

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to address needs in the community in eligible regions. The purpose of this grant program is to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Focus areas include youth and community. Eligible proposals must serve needs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179736

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Youth-Led Community Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for youth-led programs that benefit people under the age of 21. Funding is intended for projects that involve youth in the planning and implementation stages. Programs mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 179780

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, tribes, and religious organizations for programs and services to benefit New England residents. The Foundation's three primary foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 179811

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Community Programs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable activities that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Programs may address community needs in the areas of education, arts and humanities, environment, children and youth, recreatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 179970

Grants to Indiana and Kentucky Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Health Needs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public entities, and schools to promote community health in eligible counties. Priority will be given to proposals that involve a collaborative effort with other partners....

GrantWatch ID#: 179989

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Programs on Adult Workforce and Youth Development

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs that focus on youth development and the adult workforce. Funding may be used for capital, operating, and program support requests. Nonprofit organizations located throughout Colorado may apply, but special co...

GrantWatch ID#: 180018

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies to Boost Heritage Tourism

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote tourism. Funding is intended to support the development and promotion of heritage-related tourist sites throughout the state. Proposals that promote partnerships betwee...

GrantWatch ID#: 180058

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Projects that Address Policy Issues for Older Adults

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state-funded universities for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for advocacy projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180281

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations to enrich the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support organizational expenses and programs in the areas of arts and culture, education, alcohol abuse, environment, and conservation. Priorit...

GrantWatch ID#: 180321

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Address the Needs of Local Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit and civic organizations, schools, and groups in eligible communities for a wide range of programs that address the needs of local communities and residents. Funding is intended to support initiativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180370

Grants to Illinois Organizations and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Benefit Local Children and ...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Illinois organizations and agencies in eligible areas for programs that benefit children and youth residing in local communities. Applicants will be asked to indicate the number of children and youth who will benefit from the grant and demonstrate how pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180563

Grants to Maine Arts and Cultural, Medical, and Educational Nonprofits for Program Support

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, hospitals, clinics, medical research organizations, IHEs, and other educational institutions for programs in the areas of arts and culture, medical care, and education. Applications are primarily considere...

GrantWatch ID#: 180625

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Impact Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community impact projects. Funding is intended for activities and projects within the focus areas of health, community development, arts and culture, civic affairs, education, recreation, and welf...

GrantWatch ID#: 180821

Grants to Saskatchewan Schools for Educational Arts Programming

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan schools for arts education programming. Funding is intended for artist residencies that help to enhance arts education and increase student engagement. The purpose of this program is to enable K-12 schools to hire local artists. Professional...

GrantWatch ID#: 180985

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Musical Performances

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, theater companies, educational organizations, and individuals for musical performances and projects. Funding is intended for a broad range of expenses related to performances, research, and publicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 181056

Grants to Georgia Organizations, Schools, and IHEs to Promote Golf Programs for Female Players

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Georgia schools, IHEs, and organizations to promote golf programs that benefit women and girls. Funding is intended to support the purchase of uniforms, equipment expenses, teaching aids, and entry fees for teams and groups that develop and advance the g...

GrantWatch ID#: 181316

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Promote the Arts

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Mississippi nonprofit arts organizations and government entities for professional development opportunities and capacity-building efforts. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding may also be used to hire ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181375

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Humanities Programming

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for humanities projects and programs benefitting audiences within the state. Possible project formats include but are not limi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181565

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants should contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects within the focus areas of education, social service...

GrantWatch ID#: 181696

Grants to Montana Nonprofits for Community Enhancement Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations for community enhancement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for sustainable, charitable, and ongoing projects in the areas of community enhancement and education, natural resources, recreation, culture, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 181806

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists, Arts Professionals, and Schools to Enhance Art Experiences in ...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan artists, arts professionals, K-12 schools, and Band schools to enhance art experiences in classrooms. Funding is intended to support research, the development of projects, and relationship-building between potential partners. Eligible activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 184399

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects to benefit the local community. Previous recipients include local elementary schools, a recreation center, a senior citizen center, a business association, a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187184

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Programs to Improve Community Health Needs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations to enhance the health and well-being of communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for programs and initiatives to improve the quality of life and health of residents, particularly for underserved populations. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 187712

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Youth Organizations for Activities to Ben...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, agencies, public schools, and youth organizations for activities to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the categories of arts, education, athletics and sports, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191406

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Organizations, and Schools to Benefit Residen...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based organizations, and schools in eligible areas for projects and programs to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for activities that will have a positive and meaningful impact on the co...

GrantWatch ID#: 191913

Grants to North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in eligible regions for a wide range of projects and programs to benefit the community. Focus areas include education, health and human services, environment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191933

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support smaller nonprofit organizations in the areas of basic needs, seniors, education, and youth. The grant program aims to redu...

GrantWatch ID#: 192352

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Benefit Local Youth in ...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs and projects that benefit youth in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Priority funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 192460

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Seniors

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to serve seniors. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects that:

GrantWatch ID#: 192500

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Projects to Enhance the Well Being of Older Adults

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to conduct applied research projects that have direct and immediate implications on the older adult population, ages 65 and older. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 192501

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Professional Training and Education Projects for Those Working wi...

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for professional training and education projects that significantly focus on staff and personnel working with seniors. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible projects are those t...

GrantWatch ID#: 192502

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Healthcare Providers, and Schools to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, faith-based entities, veterans' groups, and schools to improve health outcomes. Funding is intended to build capacity or enhance services, in alignment with the Foundation's strateg...

GrantWatch ID#: 196876

Grants to Michigan Entities for Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribal entities for diversity and inclusion initiatives in eligible counties. Funding may be used for educational programs, general operating support, ev...

GrantWatch ID#: 197704

Grants to Oklahoma Youth Groups, Chapters, and Clubs for Projects that Address Community Hunger

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Oklahoma youth groups, 4-H chapters, and FFA clubs for projects that address food insecurity and hunger in local communities. Funding is intended for service-learning projects focused on developing and implementing sustainable food produc...

GrantWatch ID#: 197721

Grants to Alabama Organizations for Forestry-Related Educational Programs for Students

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Alabama organizations for forestry education programs that benefit students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Funding is intended for projects that teach children about the state's forests and explain how correct forest management can bala...

GrantWatch ID#: 198206

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the areas of families and communities, education, and wellness. The funding source seeks to improve local c...

GrantWatch ID#: 198475

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address Issu...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address issues with the national court system. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 198876

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents Across the State

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of shelter, food, healthcare, and other basic needs. On occ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199247
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