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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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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Self-Sufficiency and Community Developme...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofits and government agencies for programs and projects that strengthen communities and families. Priority is given to activities that focus on community development, promoting self-sufficiency, and assisting the economical...

GrantWatch ID#: 173430

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit the Local Commun...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for community development activities that improve the well-being of local residents. Funding is intended to support programs that serve particular community needs. Eligible organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 173653

Grants to Maine Organizations and State Agencies for Environmental and Wildlife Conservation

Deadline: 02/20/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants to Maine non-governmental organizations and state agencies to promote the conservation of open spaces and wildlife. Applicants must contact the sponsoring agency and submit an application summary prior to applying. Funding is intended for wildlife and habit...

GrantWatch ID#: 174451

Grants to California Arts and Cultural Nonprofits and Filmmakers for General Operating Support...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to California arts and cultural nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for general operating support, and to filmmakers affiliated with a nonprofit production company or fiscal sponsor for film project support. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174731

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and agencies to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and initiatives in the areas of opportunity and access, health and safety, vibran...

GrantWatch ID#: 176483

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of health, safety, vibrant communities, opportunity and access, and youth empowe...

GrantWatch ID#: 176667

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Agencies to Maintain and Improve Public Shooting Ranges

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations and government agencies for the improvement and operation of publicly accessible shooting ranges. Funding is intended to develop and enhance shooting ranges and to support their maintenance and operation. The goal is for h...

GrantWatch ID#: 176940

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, Hospitals, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and hospitals to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of education, community a...

GrantWatch ID#: 177041

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Programs and Pr...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is primarily intended for programs with a focus on youth, economic development, and overall quality of life for local residents. Funding is also i...

GrantWatch ID#: 177057

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support programs in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 177066

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, institutions of higher education, and faith-based entities to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible areas. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 177329

Grants to California K-12 School Teachers for School Gardens

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of $1,200 to California K-12 school teachers to establish, sustain, and expand school gardens. Funding is intended to provide hands-on education in plant science, nutrition, and food production while promoting environmental stewardship, plant health, and st...

GrantWatch ID#: 177532

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Bar Associations, and Agencies to Enhance the Legal System

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, bar associations, and state entities to enhance the justice system. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs that address the legal needs of the underserved, promote legal...

GrantWatch ID#: 177597

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved communities in eligible locations. Program areas include humanities, arts, and culture; education; animal-related focus areas, the environment; health; and human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177993

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Basic Human Needs, Community Development, and ...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achie...

GrantWatch ID#: 179283

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Nutrition-Related Research, Educatio...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, medical and educational institutions, and faith-based and community organizations for projects related to nutrition. Priority will be given to training, educational programs, and research projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 179636

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs, Capital Projects, and Operations

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance eligible communities. Funding is intended to support proposals in the following areas of focus: vibrant communities, youth empowerment, health, safety, and opportunity and access. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179906

Grants to Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants to Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local residents in eligible counties. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding may be used for operating, capital, and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179985

Grants to Pennsylvania, Florida, and Rhode Island Nonprofits for K-12 Literacy Programming

Deadline: 03/26/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants to Pennsylvania, Florida, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to promote literacy for underserved K-12 youth in eligible communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding may be used to support after...

GrantWatch ID#: 180394

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools for Music Education for Children

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for projects to enhance music education for children. Priority will be given to applicants with innovative approaches, low overhead, and/or collaborative elements to their work. The goal of the fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 181377

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for initiatives that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas, including culture, health and wellness, economic stability, education...

GrantWatch ID#: 181385

Matching Grants and In-Kind Support to Colorado Nonprofits to Establish Investment Funds

Deadline: 01/15/27

Matching grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to Colorado nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for assistance in establishing a new, or developing an existing, investment fund. Preference will be given to organizations that will be creating their fir...

GrantWatch ID#: 187169

Grants to Missouri Academic, Public, and Special Libraries for Digitization Projects

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants to Missouri academic, public, and special libraries to digitize historical resources and newspapers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that involve primary sources related to Mis...

GrantWatch ID#: 188146

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that benefit children and youth. Eligible applicants are organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 188519

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit eligible communities. First-time applicants are required to complete an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Focus areas include education, human services, health care, veteran ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190377

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Underserved Children and Youth

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in eligible regions to benefit underserved children and youth. Applicants must view a webinar before applying. Funding is intended for expanded or new projects and progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 196611

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Aquatic Life Research Projects

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research and education projects with a focus on aquatic life. Eligible projects are those that enhance understanding of aquatic environments, hazards posed to coastal and ocean e...

GrantWatch ID#: 200116

Grants to Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Organizations for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Pennsylvania and Massachusetts organizations for initiatives to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding may be requested for public amenities, facilities, projects, and programs. Strategies include economic development, neighborhood revi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200119

Grants to USA Private Sector Entities for Environmental Projects and Programs

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA private sector entities for wide-scale projects and activities that will improve the environment. Funding is intended for projects focused on climate, clean energy, clean water, and cleaning up toxins and waste. Typical costs funded include project m...

GrantWatch ID#: 200120

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Environmental Initiatives

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, soil and water conservation districts, and tribes in eligible regions for environmental and conservation initiatives. Funding is intended for environmental education programmin...

GrantWatch ID#: 200550

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grants to Florida and Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Activities to Reduce Hunger

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to address food insecurity and hunger in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs, projects, services, and advocacy efforts, as well as general organizational expenses. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204559

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Efforts

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to build capacity and strengthen operations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help nonprofits improve their ability to achieve long-te...

GrantWatch ID#: 204689

Grants to USA High Schools Serving Low-Income Students for Community Service Programs

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA high schools serving low-income families to develop community service programs for students. Funding is intended to cover compensation for staff supervision. The purpose of the program is to empower students affected by trauma to overcome obstacles a...

GrantWatch ID#: 211154

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Water Districts for Water Recycling Projects

Deadline: 08/26/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, and water districts for water recycling projects in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed and a feasibility study submitted prior to applying. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 211719

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits to Better the Quality of Life of Local Residents

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Iowa government entities and nonprofit organizations to better the quality of life of local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: health, opportunity, access, safety, youth empowerment, and v...

GrantWatch ID#: 211800

Grants to North Carolina Agencies and Nonprofits for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Carolina state and local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for environmental protection and preservation projects. Funding is intended for transaction, management, and stewardship expenses incurred when receiving dona...

GrantWatch ID#: 212509

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions, for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for collaborative projects, involving two or more eligible organizations. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 215408

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agenci...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for research projects related to neuromuscular disorders. Funding is intended for studies to develop diverse biotherapeutic treatments for nerv...

GrantWatch ID#: 217408

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen neighborhoods by promoting impactful civic and community initiatives. The fund is committed to supporting needed projects, funding nonprofits that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218324

Grants to Delaware and Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Delaware and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for program, capital, or operating expenses....

GrantWatch ID#: 218861

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Activities to Improve the Quality of Life for City Resi...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for activities to improve the quality of life for city residents. Certain applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Priority will be given to projects that serve the disadvantaged an...

GrantWatch ID#: 219261

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Support Projects that Benefit People with Visual Impairments

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations to support projects and programs that benefit people with visual impairments. Grant applications will be accepted at any time but will only be reviewed once per year. There are no geographic limitations; howe...

GrantWatch ID#: 220253

Grants to New Jersey and Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Support Their Scientific, Literary, Charit...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to New Jersey and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to support their scientific, literary, charitable, educational, and religious programs. Programs can be in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, the environment, health and human services, rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 220262

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of children, education, the arts, and medical research. The goal of the program is to preserve the state's heritage and natu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220848

Grants to New York Religious Institutions to Restore Historic Houses of Worship

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York religious institutions for projects to restore buildings actively used for worship. Funding is intended for exterior improvements to churches, mosques, synagogues, meeting houses, and temples that are registered as historic land...

GrantWatch ID#: 221267

Grants to Pennsylvania Public Schools to Improve Student Attendance

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania public schools in eligible locations to improve student attendance. Funding is intended for specific programs within a set time frame. The grant aims to improve attendance, as students who attend school regularly are more lik...

GrantWatch ID#: 223623

Grants to Utah Teams of Faculty at a Qualifying IHE for Projects to Advance the Study and Safe...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Utah teams of faculty at a qualifying institution of higher education for projects to advance the study and safe application of artificial intelligence. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of environment, health and welln...

GrantWatch ID#: 224070

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Tribes, IHEs, and Agencies for Research About the Arctic

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal governments, IHEs, and agencies to conduct research about the Arctic. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to advance understanding o...

GrantWatch ID#: 225381

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits, NGOs, and Government Ministries to Protect Children

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, registered charities, NGOs, and government ministries for initiatives to address the mistreatment of children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support research, advocacy, education, and direct s...

GrantWatch ID#: 225847
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