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

Explore 8,822 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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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Residents and Promote Economic Well-Being

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $80,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit residents and promote economic well-being in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: core services, economy, community, and recreation...

GrantWatch ID#: 215432
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Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Youth

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies for high-quality programs and activities that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for youth-based projects in the focus areas of youth development, homelessness, sports, and ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 216656
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit, governmental, and religious organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that meet important community needs and that do not duplicate existing services...

GrantWatch ID#: 220123
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit and for-profit entities to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that will lead to sustainable tourism by attracting tourists from more than 50 miles away and increasing overnight stays...

GrantWatch ID#: 222463

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Health Initiatives

Deadline: 10/07/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes for health-related initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of behavioral wellness and mental health, healthcare access, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223940
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants and in-kind support to Colorado nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that focus on arts and culture, recreation, the economy, core services, and community inclusivity. All projects must benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 229787
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Grants to Canada Indigenous and Territorial Governments for Community Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to Canada indigenous and territorial governments for community infrastructure projects. Funding is intended for climate-change adaptable projects, projects that deliver broad environmental, economic, and social benefits, and local infrastructure projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 230516
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Grants to California Entities for Initiatives to Benefit Young Children and Families

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, child care centers, and health providers in eligible locations for large-scale initiatives to benefit pregnant women, children ages 0-5, and families. Eligible projects inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 230965
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Grants to USA Tribes and Microenterprise Development Organizations for T&TA

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to USA and territories tribes and microenterprise development organizations to provide training and technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 231460

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Children's Healthcare

Deadline: 10/07/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $24,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government entities, and Tribal governments to improve the health of children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase access to healthcare treatment and provide direct services that enha...

GrantWatch ID#: 231537

Grants to Washington Individuals, Businesses, Organizations, and Agencies for Historic Preserv...

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to Washington government agencies, businesses, individuals, and organizations to preserve historic city landmarks and properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects focusing on the...

GrantWatch ID#: 125438

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and government agencies for programs that address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations with major initiatives designed to ensure long-term growth. Funded progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 131626

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Projects that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of urgent needs, food inequities, and neighb...

GrantWatch ID#: 163644

Grants to Indiana Organizations for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 12/14/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 10/14/26

Grants to Indiana organizations for community-based programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of interest and attend an information session before applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects within the foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 164750

Grants to USA, Israel, and Budapest Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Jewish Women and Childr...

Deadline: 12/04/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Israel, and Budapest nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives of Jewish women and children in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include mental health, gende...

GrantWatch ID#: 175248

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools for STEM Initiatives for Women and Girls

Deadline: 01/14/27 LOI Date: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and universities for STEM initiatives serving women and girls. Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest prior to the full application. The purpose of funding is to promote equ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175529

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Communities in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to address the needs of local communities in eligible counties. Some applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178804

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Tech Nonprofits to Participate in a Business De...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 180072

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA IHEs to Assist Students in the Development of Technological...

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 181079

Grants and Scholarships to California Nonprofits and Individuals for Blood Banking Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $35,000 and scholarships of up to $70,000 to California nonprofit organizations, qualifying hospitals, and individuals in eligible regions for programs related to blood banking. Funding may be used for educational programs, scholarships for post-do...

GrantWatch ID#: 181338

Grants to Washington Agencies, Nonprofits, Schools, and Districts for Forestry Stewardship

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Washington local and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and special taxing districts to promote community and urban forestry stewardship. Funding is intended to support a range of forestry projects and activities that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182425

Grants to California Nonprofits Working with Artists for Projects Addressing Racial Justice

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 08/28/26

Grants and stipends to California nonprofit organizations working with artists and cultural practitioners in eligible locations for projects addressing racial justice. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for projects whe...

GrantWatch ID#: 191040

Grants to Illinois Entities for Projects to Address Transportation Needs

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Illinois eligible entities for projects to address transportation needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting a proposal. Eligible projects are those that enhance transportation systems throughout the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 192003

Grants to California Nonprofits to Support Outdoor Festivals and Parades

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to support outdoor festivals and parades in eligible locations. Applications from arts nonprofits are particularly encouraged. Funding is intended for the provision of activities that are open to the public. Funded acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 197476

Grants to Utah Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies for Art Programs to Benefit Older Adults

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, government agencies, and individual artists for arts-based programs that serve older adults. Applicants must participate in a training program prior to applying. Funding is intended for p...

GrantWatch ID#: 199517

In-Kind Grants of Volunteer Services to USA Entities for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

In-kind grants of volunteer services to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government entities, tribal governments, public schools, and universities in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff before applying. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 200391

Grants to Quebec Arts Collectives and Nonprofits to Promote Art in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Quebec arts collectives and nonprofit arts organizations for projects to encourage the pursuit of art in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote art in areas of the province in need of artistic influence. Funds may be used for rental of space fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209327

Grants to California Residents and Organizations For Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California residents, groups, and organizations in eligible locations for community improvement projects. Applicants must attend an information session or meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects focusing on res...

GrantWatch ID#: 216412

Grants to Canada Nonprofits that Serve Black Communities to Increase Programming

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations that serve Black communities in eligible areas to address funding gaps. Funding is intended for improving and expanding social service and community programming that address immediate needs and provide othe...

GrantWatch ID#: 217011

Grants to Indiana Organizations to Benefit Financially Challenged Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

Grants to Indiana organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session before applying. Funding is intended for programs in the focus area of health, youth, financial security, and community resiliency. Activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 222614

Grants to USA Investigators for Patient-Focused Research on Rare Diseases And/Or Disabilities

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

Grants to USA investigators for research projects focused on people with rare diseases and/or developmental and intellectual disabilities. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for research addressing health system and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 228514

Grants to Alberta Arts Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions for operating support. First-time applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for organizations that focus on arts education, support professiona...

GrantWatch ID#: 229534

Opportunity for Nonprofits, CBOs, and Artists to Use Public Space for Community Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Opportunity for nonprofit arts and culture organizations, Indigenous governments, CBOs, groups, and individuals to utilize public space for community engagement projects in eligible locations. Space and funding is available for exhibitions, workshops, storytelling...

GrantWatch ID#: 230826

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for operational funds and/or projects that advance the arts in the community. All applicants must be located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231182

In-Kind Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits for Operating Assistance

Deadline: 08/25/26

In-kind grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for operating support. The grant can help nonprofits navigate disruptions caused by reductions, delays, or uncertainty in federal and other public funding. The Fund connects organizations with fully funded profe...

GrantWatch ID#: 231224

Grants to Alaska Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Maritime Heritage Activities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Alaska government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribes for maritime heritage activities. Funding is intended to support initiatives related to the preservation of historically significant maritime properties. Eligible proposals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231284

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Businesses to Increase Resident Employability

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and businesses for initiatives to increase employability for individuals in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include financial literacy, training and employment services, immigrant legal services, ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 231516

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Businesses to Improve Educational Outcomes for Yo...

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and businesses for initiatives to improve educational outcomes for youth in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include leadership development, youth engagement and prevention, school-based intervention...

GrantWatch ID#: 231517

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Businesses to Benefit Those Recently Released fro...

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and businesses for initiatives to benefit individuals recently released from incarceration in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include workforce development, employment opportunities, mentorship, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 231519

Grants to Washington Cultural Nonprofits for Increased Capacity and Stability

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit cultural organizations for increased capacity and stability in eligible regions. Funding is intended for upgrading technology, operating costs, ongoing programming, research and development, or expanding low-cost and free public prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 231541

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Impactful Community Programs

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for impactful community programs in eligible regions. Programming should provide expanded access to heritage, arts and culture, and science by increasing public events and educational resources. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231542

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for New Heritage, Arts, and Science Initiatives

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for new initiatives in eligible counties. Funding is intended for new and innovative projects that advance the preservation of heritage, arts and culture, and science. Grants are intended for exploring ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231543

Grants to Minnesota Authors and Organizations for Youth Books

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota individual authors and organizations to create and distribute books for youth. Funding is intended to support new literary works that highlight cultural expression, demonstrate strong creative quality, and provide educational v...

GrantWatch ID#: 231703

Grants to Hawaii Individuals, For-Profits, and Nonprofits to Benefit Watersheds and Communitie...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Hawaii sole proprietors and incorporated for-profits and nonprofits for initiatives to protect watersheds and serve communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of research and data collection, community education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231804

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits Serving Black Communities for Capacity Building

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations serving Black communities in eligible locations for capacity building. Funding is intended to help awardees improve operations to deliver more programs and have a bigger impact with their work. Eligible ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 231813

Grants to Colorado Building Owners to Implement Solutions to Reduce Building Emissions

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Colorado building owners of eligible buildings to implement solutions to reduce building emissions. Funding is intended for projects that will accelerate the reduction of emissions from large buildings, ahead of the current target date. Eligible building...

GrantWatch ID#: 231845

Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits to Support Operational Changes

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations to support operational changes in arts organizations. Funding is intended to support applicants as they explore substantive changes to their organizational structure or business model. Eligible activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231960

Grants to Georgia Youth Groups, Schools, and Nonprofits for Youth-Led Climate Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia youth groups, schools, and nonprofit organizations for youth-led climate projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address waste diversion, built environment, clean transportation, and more. All project...

GrantWatch ID#: 231976
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Health and Education Services for Ind...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for health and education projects and programs that benefit children in eligible locations. The goal of this grant program is to provide healthcare services, including education services,...

GrantWatch ID#: 128750
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Grants to British Columbia Qualified Donees for Programs That Benefit the Community

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to British Columbia qualified donees for programs that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities that address community needs, promote volunteer participation, and include collaboration and partnerships. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 135585
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