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

Explore 8,635 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 Illinois Nonprofit Organizations to Improve Healthcare

Deadline: 02/01/27 LOI Date: 12/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to improve healthcare in eligible areas. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted prior to a full proposal. Funding is intended for projects that address long-term impact and immediate health needs in the community. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 218601

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Address Mental Health Issues

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to address mental health issues in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of treatment, education, prevention, coordination of resources in the community, advocacy, and research. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218616

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Synagogues for Jewish Community Programs

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and synagogues in eligible locations for collaborative community events and programming. Funding is intended to support a broad range of programs and projects open to the entire Jewish community that include, but are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219986

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Sports for Youth

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $3,800 to USA nonprofit organizations to promote sports and recreational activities. Funding is intended to support tennis and polo, particularly among young athletes. Grants must be used to promote polo and tennis as sports, with an emphasis on yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 220151

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits for Human Services Programming that Benefits Vulnerable Populati...

Deadline: 01/31/27 LOI Date: 12/15/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations for human services programming that benefits vulnerable populations in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Preference is given to programs that foster self-sufficiency and to se...

GrantWatch ID#: 221055

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Capital Projects to Improve Preschool Facilities

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for capital projects to improve preschool playground facilities or class facilities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for playground equipment and classroom improvements, upgrades...

GrantWatch ID#: 223576

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Early Childhood Education

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to improve the quality of early childhood education throughout the state. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities to enable pres...

GrantWatch ID#: 223577

Grants to Hawaii Preschools for Teacher Training Projects

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Hawaii preschools for teacher training projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that improve outcomes for young children and upgrade the quality of early childhood teaching staff...

GrantWatch ID#: 223621

Grants to Texas High School Theater Programs to Enhance the Technical Aspects of Theater

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of $500, grant of $1,000, and grant of $2,000 to qualifying Texas high school theater departments for initiatives to enhance the technical components of theater. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to equipment purchases, professional deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 225735

Grants to Oklahoma Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Develop Outdoor Recreation Areas

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Oklahoma government agencies, tribal entities, and universities to acquire and develop public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Applicants must request access to the application before applying. Funding is intended to ensure the quality and quanti...

GrantWatch ID#: 225969

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit communities and people with significant medical expenses. Funding is intended to address critical needs. If the grant request is not for a medical expense, the board ty...

GrantWatch ID#: 226106

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Document Preservation

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies for document preservation. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, including b...

GrantWatch ID#: 228036

Grants to USA Businesses and Nonprofits for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to USA businesses and some nonprofit organizations for business development activities. Eligible uses of funds include facility improvements, equipment purchases, marketing initiatives, operating support, and infrastructure. Applicants from underserved comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229366

Grants to Hawaii Kindergartens to Improve Educational Outcomes

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Hawaii kindergartens to improve outcomes. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to benefit charter, private, and public kindergartens in rural and neighboring regions. Proposals may address school transition, engage...

GrantWatch ID#: 231567

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for the Educational Needs of Native Hawaiian Communities

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Hawaii early childhood education nonprofit organizations to support the educational needs of Native Hawaiian communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support education that reflects the belief that indi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231569

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Groups, Schools, and Individua...

Deadline: 03/15/27 Conference Date: 12/15/26

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, groups, libraries, schools, individuals, and other entities for projects in the field of humanities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 175178

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Community Programs and Programs to Benefit Local Children

Deadline: 12/16/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community service programs. Eligible programs may align with one of the following areas of focus: community services and children and youth. Priority is given to nonprofit organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 173402

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Programs That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 12/17/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of recreation, historical and cultural preservation, and youth. Eligible organizations serve co...

GrantWatch ID#: 174929

Awards to New Hampshire Schools for Exemplary Practices in Education

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 12/18/26

Awards to New Hampshire public elementary, middle, K-8, and high schools to honor excellence and exemplary practices. Interested applicants must submit an intent to apply form prior to submitting an application. In addition to the cash award, the winning school at...

GrantWatch ID#: 157611

Grants to Maryland Jewish Day Schools and Educators for Training Opportunities

Deadline: 12/18/26

Grants to Maryland Jewish day schools and educators in day schools, congregational schools, and early childhood programs in eligible locations for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to offset the costs for principals, teachers, and teaching assi...

GrantWatch ID#: 193309

Grants to Tennessee Arts Nonprofits in Rural Areas for Operational Assistance

Deadline: 12/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Tennessee nonprofit arts organizations in rural areas for operating support. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying to discuss eligibility. Funding is intended to assist organizations that are involved in one ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211303

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Individuals for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 12/18/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, clubs, and individuals for conservation projects and research studies in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the conservation of the state's nati...

GrantWatch ID#: 217465

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Schools for Youth Environmental Projects

Deadline: 12/18/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools for environmental education activities designed for youth. Funding is intended to teach young people about environmental sustainability. The grants support outdoor projects that enhance the beautifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218147

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Churches for Humanitarian and Educational Projects

Deadline: 12/18/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, churches, and groups for humanitarian and educational programs in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities to improve the local quality of life, with an emphasis on Christian projects. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 232111

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits for Conservation Projects and Educational Activities

Deadline: 12/19/26

Grants to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations for environmental conservation projects and educational activities. Applicants must pre-register prior to submitting a full application. Funding is for programs and projects that benefit fish, wildlife, and their hab...

GrantWatch ID#: 177512

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs for General Support for New Projects

Deadline: 12/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International non-governmental organizations for general support for new projects. Funding is intended to launch new projects, increase organizational capacity, and support grassroots initiatives that work towards positi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230889

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs for General Support for Existing Projects

Deadline: 12/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International non-governmental organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to increase organizational capacity and to strengthen grassroots initiatives that work towards positive environmental, socia...

GrantWatch ID#: 230894

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 12/21/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies for tourism opportunities in eligible locations that attract visitors from out of the region. Funding is intended to assist local organizations with events designed to generate trave...

GrantWatch ID#: 179788

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 12/22/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 177243

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 12/22/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 177244

Grants to Israel and International Nonprofits, NGOs, IHEs, and Community Organizations to Addr...

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 12/22/26

Grants to Israel and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, IHEs, civil society organizations, and community-based organizations for projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submit...

GrantWatch ID#: 178057

Grants to Connecticut and New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Benefit Local Com...

Deadline: 12/25/26

Grants to Connecticut and New York nonprofits and government agencies for activities to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operational support as well as for projects and programs in the area...

GrantWatch ID#: 227684

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Programs and Services

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 12/28/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the focus areas of environment, health, arts and culture, human services, and education. Grants may be u...

GrantWatch ID#: 177176

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting Residents in Education, Health, Human Ser...

Deadline: 12/28/26

Grants of up to $100 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of education, health, human services, community development, and cultural affairs. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 209425

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Locations for Staff Training

Deadline: 12/28/26

Grants of up to $150 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in eligible locations for staff participation in training sessions. Funding is intended to support the attendance of personnel at conferences and workshops o...

GrantWatch ID#: 209428

Grants to USA Law-Related Entities to Promote Professional Development and Education in the Fi...

Deadline: 12/28/26

Grants to USA law-related entities to promote professional development and education in the field of law. Funding is intended to support projects related to trust and estate law. Previous grantees include universities, institutes, law centers, and law school clini...

GrantWatch ID#: 219899

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve the Health of the Local Community

Deadline: 12/28/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to improve the health of the local community. Funding is intended to support projects addressing the following focus areas: childhood development, population health, and medical education and trai...

GrantWatch ID#: 232410

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Waive Fees Related to Public Ev...

Deadline: 12/29/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other entities in which the City is a member, to offset the costs associated with community events. Funding, in the form of fee waivers, is intended to assist with events open to t...

GrantWatch ID#: 174519

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Support Children and Families

Deadline: 12/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to support children and families. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the areas of interest, including but not limited to health, mental health, economic mobility, workf...

GrantWatch ID#: 222222

Grants to California Cities, Tribal Entities, Developers, and Nonprofits for Affordable Housing

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants and loans to California cities, counties, Native American entities, developers, and state-certified nonprofit community housing development organizations that are working to develop affordable housing, especially for low-income renters and owners. Funding m...

GrantWatch ID#: 134848

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Alberta registered charities in eligible regions for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for programs that serve vulnerable populations, programs that promote youth participation in hockey, and those that address emergent community needs. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 137649

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Improve the Dental Health of Loca...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the dental health of local residents in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to prevent and eliminate dental infections and pain for individuals who lac...

GrantWatch ID#: 139647

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Support Local Jewish Children and Seniors and to Benefit Child...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that support Jewish children and the elderly in local communities and to benefit needy children and youth in Israel. Funding is intended for general support, programs, and capital projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143397

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries for Programs Addressing Community Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, public schools, and public libraries for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including projects that support the elderly, children, individuals with dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 147671

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Schools, and Arts and Cultural Organizations for Arts Programs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and schools for arts programming, tourism promotion, and organizational development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for equipment and supplies specific to the event or program and necessary for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 149818

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts, Heritage, and Humanities Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Oregon nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, schools, and local government agencies for arts, heritage, and humanities activities and projects in eligible locations. Priority will be given to projects that encourage youth participati...

GrantWatch ID#: 155271

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address cultural, economic, and social needs. Focus areas include arts and culture, civics, education, health and human services, recreation, and youth development. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 161557

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for ...

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 12/31/26

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for capacity-building projects. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capital costs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163424

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Arts, Education, and Medical Research Programs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for scientific, educational, and charitable activities. Funding is intended to support programs that encourage and promote an appreciation of the arts, further medical research, and assist educational institutions, with prim...

GrantWatch ID#: 164685

Grants to Minnesota Sports Organizations and Events to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota sports organizations and sports events to promote tourism and increase visitor spending in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new and existing events designed to draw out-of-town visitors to the local area. Activities sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 164957
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