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

Explore 8,714 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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8,714 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Children

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit community-based organizations for activities that support local children. Funding is intended to benefit children under the age of 18. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, welfare, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 210880

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Companies, and Individuals for Projects that Address Real Esta...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, companies, and individuals for activities that address real estate sector concerns. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, research, diversity, and sustaina...

GrantWatch ID#: 210977

Grants to USA Individuals for Environmental Initiatives in Real Estate

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individual real estate managers, building owners, tenants, residents, students, and academic faculty for projects that improve the environmental performance of commercial real estate. Funding is intended to advance sustainability and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210979

Grants to USA Researchers for Studies in the Area of Real Estate Management

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individual researchers, academic institutions and associations, corporate partners, and workforce development partners for studies in the area of real estate management. Funding is intended to generate practical knowledge that helps ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210980

Grants to Massachusetts Public and Charter High Schools for Biomedical Science Courses

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Massachusetts public and charter high schools to implement or expand biomedical science courses. Funding is intended to assist under-resourced schools with costs related to these courses, such as equipment, supplies, technology, and teacher training. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 211548

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Businesses, and Agencies to Encourage Recycling

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, businesses, refuse haulers, and government agencies to encourage recycling in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a range of projects, including but not limited to educational p...

GrantWatch ID#: 216454

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Strengthen the Jewish Community

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that strengthen the Jewish community. Funding is intended to support a broad range of initiatives that focus on young Jewish adults, advocating for Israel and Jews, building Jewish communal life, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220072

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies and Tribes to Address Substance Abuse

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin government agencies to address substance abuse in local communities. Emphasis is placed on stimulants, opioids, and other substances. Funding is intended to plan, develop, and implement one or more of the six pathways of deflection as outlined ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220081

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Benefit Older Adults in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit older adults in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of health and human services. Activities should benefit residents over the age of 62 wh...

GrantWatch ID#: 220230

Grants to Florida and Alabama Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Florida and Alabama nonprofit organizations to promote a wide range of charitable activities. Funding is intended for projects and programs that focus on the needs of children, indigent Native Americans, and the care of neglected animals. Eligible projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 220250

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for educational, medical, and fundamental human services programs in the areas of arts, culture, and humanities, education, health, human services, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 220284

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, humanities, health, education, environment, animal welfare,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220306

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Initiatives to Support Farmers and Promote Food Security

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for initiatives to support farmers and promote food security. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of farm and food advocacy, technical assistance and training, and access to healthy food. The Foundation'...

GrantWatch ID#: 220380

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Develop Rapid Vaccine Technologies

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and consortia to develop technology to contribute to the rapid creation of vaccines in response to viral outbreaks. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221054

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs in Education, Health, Human Services, Community...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that positively impact local communities in eligible regions. Priority is given to programs that assist underrepresented, underprivileged, and underserved children and famili...

GrantWatch ID#: 221093

Awards to Tennessee Entities for the Study and Preservation of State Heritage

Deadline: 12/31/26

Awards to Tennessee organizations, government entities, corporations, groups, and individuals to recognize exceptional endeavor in promoting the study and preservation of Tennessee's heritage. The awards are intended to honor outstanding contributions to historic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221149

Grants to Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah Native Entities for Emergency Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah native nonprofit organizations and tribal governments to respond to emergency needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for Native-led organizations serving Tribal communities. Eligible organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222216

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth With Disabilities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit children and youth with disabilities. Funding is intended for activities and programs that demonstrate inclusiveness, community, and the ability to make an impact. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222252

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Increase Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to increase organizational capacity in eligible regions. Funding is intended for technological upgrades, leadership training, planning and strategy, and impact measurement. Eligible organizations will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222550

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Local Agencies for Children's Sports League Expenses

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA park and recreation nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and tribes for children's sports league expenses. Funding is intended to assist with the costs of seasonal soccer league operators and players. Funds may be used for equipment, u...

GrantWatch ID#: 222728

Grants to Delaware Organizations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Delaware organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in local communities. Eligible organizations are located within and serve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 222743

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Jewish Community in Eligible Reg...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the Jewish community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new programs that address unmet needs within the community, or expand existing projects and events that have demonstrated past ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222989

Grants to Arizona, California, Colorado, New Jersey, and Texas Nonprofits for Local Community ...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Arizona, California, Colorado, New Jersey, and Texas nonprofit organizations for programs in eligible areas. Priority interests are education, environment, the arts, and health and human services; programmatic, operating grants, and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 223016

Grants to New Jersey Agencies, IHEs, Landowners, and Nonprofits for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to New Jersey government agencies, academic institutions, landowners, and nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation projects. Funding is intended for activities and programs that improve the state's coastal ecosystem and restore and enhance the...

GrantWatch ID#: 223216

Grants to New York Nonprofits and For-Profits for Workforce Development

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit and for-profit entities in eligible regions for workforce development. Funding is intended to train, retrain, and upgrade the skills of employees. The purpose of the grant program is to promote employees from within th...

GrantWatch ID#: 223756

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and For-Profits for Operating Support

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit organizations and First Nation businesses for operating support. Funding is intended to offset the costs associated with obtaining third-party professional support for small businesses. The goal of the grant is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224056

Grants to Pennsylvania Childcare Facilities and Schools to Address Lead Contamination in the F...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania childcare facilities and schools to address lead contamination in the facilities' drinking water. Funding is intended for activities to reduce the amount of lead in the drinking water. Eligible expenses include installing new lead-free fauce...

GrantWatch ID#: 224420

Grants to USA Civil Air Patrol Units for STEM- and Aerospace-Related Initiatives

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $350 to USA Civil Air Patrol (CAP) units for STEM and aerospace-related initiatives. Funding is intended to be used for educational projects, programs, field trips, activities, and events for CAP cadets, as well as for collaborative outreach progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 224950

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive an application. Funding is intended to assist with capital expenses and equipment needed by organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 225141

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Missing Person Cases and Victim...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support missing person cases and victims of violent crimes. Eligible uses of funding include community support programs, victim advocacy initiatives, educational outreach, direct a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225328

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals to Improve Education

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, teachers, students, and community members for initiatives to improve the quality of education in schools. Funding is intended for innovative programs and projects that promote creativity and excelle...

GrantWatch ID#: 226717

Grants to Montana Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended to strengthen local nonprofits by providing them with additional training and resources that will help them serve their communities. Applicants mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226787

Grants to California Nonprofits for Education, Culture, and Recreation Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects in the focus areas of education, culture, and recreation in eligible regions. Funding is intended for program and project support and capital facility improvements that enhance the local qu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226946

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit and grassroots organizations to address food insecurity in eligible locations. Funding is intented to strengthen local food networks. The grant program aims to change systems and dismantle the structures that have created disparitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 227587

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Charities, and Groups to Address Community Inequities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and groups to address inequities in the community in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to create events and activities that encourage community involvement and promote inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 228499

Grants to British Columbia University Staff, Students, and Nonprofits to Benefit the Community...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia university staff and students in conjunction with a nonprofit organization or registered charity for initiatives to benefit the community. The purpose of funding is to cement relationships between UBC and the community by...

GrantWatch ID#: 229927

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Capacity Building and Operational Support

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capacity building and operational support. The purpose of funding is to improve the organization's ability to serve its clients. Eligible uses of funds include establishing shared workspa...

GrantWatch ID#: 229949

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit Chamber Groups, Bands, and Choirs to Offset Performance Costs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit chamber groups, bands, and choirs to offset performance costs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses associated with performances, including guest artists, accompaniment, guest conductors, and venue cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 230021

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Pursue New International Agricultural Marketi...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to pursue new international agricultural marketing opportunities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230131

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Address Threats to US Specialty Crop Exports

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to address issues that restrict, limit, or threaten exports of U.S. specialty crops. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 230133

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Attract Foreign Agricultural Interest

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to attract the interest of international agricultural processors and manufacturers. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 230137

Grants to Vermont Organizations for Preparatory Work Related to Clean Water Programs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Vermont organizations for preparatory work related to clean water programs in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to find projects worthy of development, research a project's feasibility, and secure the...

GrantWatch ID#: 230329

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Research on Workplace Safety in the Fishing Sector

Deadline: 01/29/27 LOI Date: 12/31/26

Cooperative Agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for research on workplace safety in the commercial fishing sector. Applicants must complete registrations before applying, w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230450

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Safety Training

Deadline: 01/29/27 LOI Date: 12/31/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profits, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for programs to improve safety training for commercial fishermen. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230452

Grants to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming Nonprofits for Rural Community Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects and services in the areas of agriculture education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231343

Grants to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming Nonprofits for Rural Community Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects and services in the areas of agriculture education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231344

Grants to Washington Nonprofits to Improve Internet Connectivity

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve internet connectivity. Funding is intended to promote digital equity, provide affordable internet, and ensure that all residents have access to the opportunities that come with a connect...

GrantWatch ID#: 231793

Grants to Rhode Island Agencies and Nonprofits to Address Homelessness During the Winter

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies to address homelessness during the cold season. Funding is intended to help strengthen the state's homelessness response system during the winter months and help more hou...

GrantWatch ID#: 231875

Grants to New York Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to New York housing developers, nonprofit organizations, housing service providers, and other agencies for housing projects that benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended to allow successful applicants to develop, continue, or expand qualifying p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231975

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Tribes, and Individuals to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, individuals, and groups to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that boost community spirit, enhance the quality of life, and promote a sense of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231996
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