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

Explore 8,820 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 Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Health, Human Service, Education, Env...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, and government agencies to meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the focus areas of health, human service, education, environment, and recreation. Eligible re...

GrantWatch ID#: 158674
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Address Community Needs and Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that address the community's educational, cultural, environmental, social, health, and recreational ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158675
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Respond to Community Needs in Eligible...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools in eligible locations for projects and programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that respond to the community's educational, cultura...

GrantWatch ID#: 158676
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Grants to Minnesota and North Dakota Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Girls in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota and North Dakota nonprofit organizations to support programming for women and girls in eligible locations. New applicants and activities receive preference. Funding is intended for programs and projects that promote social justi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174143
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Grants to Arkansas Agencies in Rural Areas for Development and Fire Protection Projects

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Arkansas qualifying towns, cities, and communities in rural areas for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to improve local fire protection and emergency services and to support the construction and renovation of public buildings, community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177147
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Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Initiatives to Improve the Health and ...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to improve the health and wellness of local residents. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proposals benefitting underserved, vul...

GrantWatch ID#: 177858
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Organizations, and Schools for Programs t...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and public and private schools for community programs in eligible locations. Requests that support scholarships for underrepresented populations or that demonst...

GrantWatch ID#: 178399
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Arts Programs and Projects

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and public educational institutions for arts programming and projects. Funding is intended to support a wide variety of educational arts activities that support the arts in schoo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180168
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government entities, and academic institutions for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of education, healthcare, quality of place, and hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 180258
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and For-Profits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit and for-profit organizations to meet community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of charitable activities, including those in the focus areas of community, human services, health, education, athl...

GrantWatch ID#: 183839
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Contact to a New York For-Profit or Nonprofit for Mental Health Services

Deadline: 08/13/26

Contract for services to a New York private, public, for-profit, or nonprofit organization to support mental health services that benefit children, youth, and their families. Applicants must register on the portal and nonprofits must pre-qualify prior to applying....

GrantWatch ID#: 193566
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Projects that Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residen...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for activities that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in a range of focus areas including, but not limited to, health care, public safety, basic huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 197728
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that address critical needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects and activities that respond to basic human needs, including but not limited to healthcare, housing, clothing, and food. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200366
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit and faith-based organizations for initiatives to benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended to support programming and capacity building activities. Eligible proposals aim to address the needs of LGBTQ+ communities throug...

GrantWatch ID#: 207368

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Health

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 08/13/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and public agencies to improve the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of interest before applying. Funding is intended for projects that address health issues, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210073
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote the Agricultural Industry

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit and for-profit farms and ranches to advance the agricultural industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote agriculture through investments that target the expansion of farming. Eligible proposals support projects that se...

GrantWatch ID#: 211958
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Grants to Kansas and Missouri Organizations for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri organizations in eligible counties for capacity-building activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations that advance economic mobility in the region through three focus areas: career and workforce devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 216652
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Grants to New York Health and Human Services Nonprofits for Capacity Building

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $50,000 New York health and human services nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity building support. Funding is intended for activities to strengthen local organizations and enable them to carry out their missions. Nonprofits mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 222330
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Improve Homeless Shelters

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to improve homeless shelters in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to create new transitional units, rooms, or beds. Grants can also be used to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 222412
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Grants to Nevada Nonprofits, Schools, and CBOs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Nevada nonprofit organizations, schools, and community organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that positively impact education, wellness, or other critical areas. The gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 224245
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Opportunity for Michigan Nonprofit Museums to Participate in a Professional Development Program

Deadline: 08/13/26

Opportunity for Michigan nonprofit museums to participate in a professional development program. The program will provide funding to each host site in addition to offering expert-led training covering areas such as strategic planning, accessibility, board developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 224624
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Training and Educational Projects Related to Journalism

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for training and educational initiatives related to the field of journalism. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of ethics, education, professional development, diversity, freedom of information, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230130
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Grants to Virginia Youth-Serving Nonprofits and Agencies for Youth Behavior Support

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Virginia youth-serving nonprofit organizations and government agencies for youth behavior support in eligible regions. Funding is intended for training and services to enhance the ability of out-of-school programs to promote positive beha...

GrantWatch ID#: 230375
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Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Research Institute, or Consultant to Research Light Rail S...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research light rail systems. The goal of the contract is to explore emerging technologies in the field, particularly those related to automation. The contractor will gather information to dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 231356
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Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Immigrants and Refugees

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for activities to address the needs of immigrants and refugees. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs and services, including workforce development, education, legal assistance, social service...

GrantWatch ID#: 231575

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Support Operations

Deadline: 09/01/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations serving eligible communities to support operations. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding is intended to advance racial, economic, and social justice by providing s...

GrantWatch ID#: 155676

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofit Organizations to Support and Improve Operations

Deadline: 09/13/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota arts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operational assistance. Funding is intended for organizational operations, expanding or continuing programming, and arts activities. Eligible applicants are arts organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 158090

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address Community Needs and Enhance Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to respond to needs and opportunities within eligible communities. Funding is intended to enhance the local quality of life. Priority will be given to proposals addressing children's needs, hunger, th...

GrantWatch ID#: 168417

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Tribes for the Preservation of Historical Collections

Deadline: 09/23/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and tribal entities in eligible regions to preserve historical materials collections. Funding is intended to help librarians, historians, and archivists protect and preserve archival records, cultural m...

GrantWatch ID#: 172413

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Artists to Present Art Programming in Local Libraries

Deadline: 10/06/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants of $20,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, artists, and collectives in eligible locations to present art programming to local public libraries. The purpose of the program is to support artists' engagement with the community. Eligible uses of funds ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172829

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Improve Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 11/01/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to expand organizational capacity. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to help local organizations carry out the...

GrantWatch ID#: 173273

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Districts, and Agencies for Recreational Trail Management

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, metro and recreation districts, and local, federal, and tribal government agencies to plan, build, and maintain trails on public lands. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 175033

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 08/20/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public IHEs, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Requests may be made to support projects, programs, events, and capital improvements. Focus area...

GrantWatch ID#: 175272

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Activities that Benefit Residents of Eli...

Deadline: 09/01/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of education, human services, envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177072

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Promote Healthy and Sustainable Communities

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations to promote healthy and sustainable communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 180276

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to address the needs of local residents. Funding is intended to support projects and programming in a range of areas including health, human services, local development, youth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182198

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Services

Deadline: 09/24/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for services to meet the needs of the local community. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, health an...

GrantWatch ID#: 182248

Grants to California Nonprofits to Support Early Childhood Care Providers

Deadline: 09/01/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support early childhood education and care programs. Funding is intended to assist childcare providers and to promote programs that benefit children between birth and five years...

GrantWatch ID#: 192437

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Health-Related Research

Deadline: 01/12/27 Conference Date: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for research projects on a wide range of health-related topics. Special emphasis is placed on studies related to diabetes, neuropathic pain, dementia and IDD, mental health in preg...

GrantWatch ID#: 201364

Grants to Utah Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Poverty in Local Communities

Deadline: 08/21/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to mitigate poverty in local communities. Funding is intended to support activities that improve the conditions and causes of poverty within the State. Grants may be used for purposes such...

GrantWatch ID#: 203165

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits Serving Residents for Organizational Support

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible counties for general organizational expenses. Priority will be given to applicants working in the areas of early childhood education and care, racial justice, arts and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 204856

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit, faith-based, and civic organizations to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas, including education, human services, arts and culture, health, community development, and the...

GrantWatch ID#: 205190

Grants to New York City Arts Entities for Arts Development and Production Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit arts organizations, artist collectives and ensembles, and artists in eligible locations for the development and production of performing arts projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal....

GrantWatch ID#: 209616

Grants and In-Kind Support to Oregon Entities for Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants and in-kind support to Oregon individuals, groups, and community organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants may develop a new project or choose from existing projects. In addition to funding, applicants rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 210112

Loans to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Loans to Washington nonprofit housing developers and government agencies for affordable housing projects. Funding is intended to develop multifamily rental projects that benefit lower-income households. The program seeks to expand and maintain the supply of decent...

GrantWatch ID#: 215252

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, housing authorities, and tribal entities for projects and activities that increase the supply of affordable housing. Funding is also intended to preserve existing affordable housing through rehabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 215253

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Environmental Justice Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for environmental projects that promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community-based projects in areas that are significantly impacted by climate change. All proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 220268

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Groups to Improve Eligible Neighborhoods

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to Ontario resident groups, registered charities, and nonprofit organizations for neighborhood development activities in eligible neighborhoods. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221895

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities to Enhance Natural River System Functions

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, and non-federal government agencies for projects to enhance natural river system functions in eligible regions. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222625

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Strengthen the Climatech Industry

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and IHEs to strengthen the state's climatech industry. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capital projects to benefit startups and...

GrantWatch ID#: 222681
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for nonprofits across 61 categories, including Education, Health and Medical, Housing, Arts and Culture, Youth and At-Risk Youth, and Community Services, along with operating support, capital campaigns, and program expansion funding.

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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

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