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

Explore 8,863 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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Awards to Florida Nonprofits for Outstanding Community Service

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for excellence in community service and addressing local needs. Applicants must create a nonprofit profile prior to applying. The awards are intended to offer charitable organizations a chance to tell ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182308

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools for Nature and History Field Trips

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools for trips that expose children and youth to nature, history, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations and must prequalify prior to submit...

GrantWatch ID#: 182353

Grants to Connecticut and Rhode Island Nonprofits for Events that Serve the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Connecticut and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to support events that serve the local community. Eligible applicants are community-based organizations that align with the funding source's focus areas of economic security, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 182380

Grants to Nova Scotia Sports Organizations and Nonprofits to Bring Sporting Events to the Prov...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia Provincial Sport Organizations and qualifying nonprofit organizations to bring sporting events to the province. The purpose of the program is to promote and enhance the profile of sports in Nova Scotia. Funding may be requested for championsh...

GrantWatch ID#: 182404

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Improve the Local Qua...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities for projects that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that are designed in response to the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182442

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Capacity Building Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations serving the elderly population for capacity building activities. Funding may be used to provide technical assistance or to help organizations identify capacity building priorities. Priority is given to pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 182529

Grants to Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho Entities for the Installation of Renewable Energy Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based organizations for the installation of renewable energy systems within the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to cover capital costs incurred ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182533

Grants to California Nonprofits to Advocate for and Protect Women's Reproductive Rights

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations that advocate for the protection of women's reproductive rights. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary form prior to a full grant application. The Foundation looks to support organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 182557

Grants to California Nonprofits for Legal Services and Advocacy for Immigrant Women Residing i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs that address a wide range of issues facing immigrant women in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary form prior to a full grant application. The funding source supports initiative...

GrantWatch ID#: 182558

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for STEM Programs for Underserved Girls in...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for summer STEM programs for underserved girls in middle school. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary form prior to a full grant application. Programs should focus on low-income students...

GrantWatch ID#: 182559

Grants to California Institutions of Higher Education in Eligible Regions for Women's Studies ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California institutions of higher education in eligible communities to support existing or create new programs for women's, gender, or feminist studies. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary form prior to a full grant application. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 182560

Grants to California Nonprofits to Increase Women’s Representation in Publicly Elected Offic...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for programs and initiatives to increase women’s representation in publicly elected offices. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary form prior to a full grant application. Preference i...

GrantWatch ID#: 182561

Grants to California Nonprofits that Provide Temporary Housing for Abused Women in Eligible Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to provide temporary housing for women survivors of relationship violence in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary form prior to a full grant application. Priority will be given to programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 182562

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Provide Legal Services to Victims of Ab...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to provide legal services to survivors of relationship violence. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary form prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to support new projects or established program...

GrantWatch ID#: 182563

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Increase Access to Employment and Educa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the economic self-sufficiency of women and their families in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary form prior to a full grant application. Programs for women of color ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182564

Grants to USA Healthcare Organizations for Continuing Education Events for Healthcare Professi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA professional societies, healthcare organizations, and education providers for events that provide healthcare professionals with further education. Funding is intended for expenses related to continuing education events in the areas of heart failure, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182567

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Cardiac Education and Fundraising Activities to Benefit Disadvant...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for health education programs and fundraisers related to cardiac diseases and treatments. Funding is intended to support activities and events that promote awareness among patients and the public alike, or that raise funds to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182569

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and For-Profits to Foster Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Iowa nonprofit and for-profit organizations for projects and events to foster tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities that draw visitors, increase overnight stays, and initiate new projects with both short a...

GrantWatch ID#: 182691

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Assistance to Individuals with...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 per household to Indiana nonprofits, including healthcare providers, churches, and public assistance and social service agencies in eligible areas, to provide short-term assistance to individuals with cancer. Funding is intended to relieve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 182779

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to benefit local residents. Program focus areas include, but are not limited to, education, youth, mental health, training, and basic needs. Funding is intended to benefit the local commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 182796

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple Northwest States to Benefit Rural Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations to benefit rural communities. Funding is intended to support projects that include facility construction, capital improvements, infrastructure enh...

GrantWatch ID#: 182848

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, Counties, and Cities for Beautification and Litter Preventio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, counties, and cities to develop or expand beautification or litter prevention projects and programs. Funding is intended for litter cleanup, recycling programs, cleanup supplies, and community education to help preven...

GrantWatch ID#: 182885

Grants to USA Individuals and Groups for Trail Maintenance and Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $250 to USA individuals and groups for projects to improve and maintain privately-owned or public trails used for off-road vehicles, as well as public parks, hiking trails, and nature preserves. Eligible projects may include trail clean-ups, trail expans...

GrantWatch ID#: 182914

Grants to USA Nonprofits that Use Eligible Pickup Truck Models to Serve Their Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations that regularly use and depend on pickup trucks to assist with their operations and benefit their communities. Eligible applicants include volunteers and employees of charitable organizations that use specific trucks manufactur...

GrantWatch ID#: 182915

Sponsorships to California Nonprofits to Support Community Health Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations to support health-related programs and community events and activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities such as conferences, health education forums, and health campaigns an...

GrantWatch ID#: 182930

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin charities, groups, and individuals for activities that enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Interested applicants are required to contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support large-scale initiatives in the areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 182953

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Host Local Sports Events that Increase Tourism in Eli...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to host local sports events that will increase tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support multiday sporting events that attract out-of-town visitors and participants to the city, thereby generatin...

GrantWatch ID#: 182962

Grants to California Nonprofits to Address Issues Facing the Elderly Population in Eligible Lo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California nonprofit organizations to address issues facing the elderly population in eligible locations. Funding may be used for short-term projects, small projects, and sponsorships. Applications for collaborative projects are accepted....

GrantWatch ID#: 183006

Grants to USA Qualifying Ag Retailers and Cooperatives in Eligible States to Support Community...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA qualifying ag retailers and cooperatives in eligible states to support neighborhood projects. Priority is given to requests that align with farmer well-being and agricultural safety, rural community vitalit...

GrantWatch ID#: 183059

Grants to Oregon and California Nonprofits and Individuals to Promote the Appreciation of Bird...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon and California nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for projects that promote the appreciation of wildlife. Emphasis is placed on projects and initiatives focusing on the bird population and other natural r...

GrantWatch ID#: 183134

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and Sovereign Tribes Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Promote Pos...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and sovereign tribes nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for programs that promote postsecondary success for underserved students. Funding is intended to improve the quality of and access to higher education in order ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183148

Grants to Ontario Landowners to Protect Water Quality in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario landowners (and for qualifying projects, nonprofit organizations) to protect and enhance ground and surface water quality in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff and obtain necessary permits and approvals prior to applying. The goal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183257

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for programs to address hearing disorders and benefit underserved populations in eligible regions. Funding is intended for impactful projects and activities that respond to unmet social needs, particularly during times o...

GrantWatch ID#: 183459

Grants to Colorado Volunteer Fire Agencies and First Responders for Protective Equipment and S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado volunteer fire fighting agencies and first responders to provide for emergency needs, including personal protection gear. Past grants have provided pumps, hoses, radios, and personal firefighting equipment. Funding is intended to address the eme...

GrantWatch ID#: 183475

Grants to British Columbia Coaches, Officials, and Sports Organizations for Professional Train...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia coaches, officials, and sports organizations in eligible locations for training opportunities in their respective fields. Funding is intended to contribute to the development of sports within the local community. Some examples of eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 183517

In-Kind Grants to Southern California Nonprofits to Support Fundraising Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of donated items to Southern California nonprofit organizations that strive to improve their communities. Donated items are autographed by players and should be offered at auctions, raffles, and other fundraising events. Requests are limited to one ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183518

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Indigenous Communities, and Agencies for Events to Promote Econo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, and agencies in eligible locations for events that will promote economic development in the region. Applicants must demonstrate that the proposed event will facilit...

GrantWatch ID#: 183525

Sponsorships to California Organizations and Agencies for Events to Benefit Young Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to California community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and public and private agencies for events that benefit young children in eligible regions. Eligible proposals are for various types of events, including but not limited to those ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183576

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs for Community Improvement Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools and universities for programs that improve local communities. Funding is accepted for programs in the areas of arts, education, health, and social services. Past recipients include un...

GrantWatch ID#: 183648

Sponsorships to New Mexico and Texas Businesses and Organizations for Events in Eligible Commu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to New Mexico and Texas businesses and organizations to support events and activities benefiting communities where the funding source has a business presence. Requests must align with one of the following areas of focus: healthcare, ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 183675

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Respond to Short-Term and Emergency Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations serving eligible counties to respond to short-term and emergency needs. Preference is given to projects and agencies faced with the possibility of a disruption of services, requests that address a critical human need, and ag...

GrantWatch ID#: 183695

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Host Arts Exhibits

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government and tribal agencies, schools, and IHEs to host traveling arts and cultural exhibitions and presentations. Funding is intended to defray the cost of travel and freight expenses associated with tourism performance...

GrantWatch ID#: 183756

Grants to New York Agencies and Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the State's Agricultural In...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York counties, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the state's agricultural industry. Nonprofit applicants must be pre-qualified in the online registration system prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 183784

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Native Organizations for Community Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit and Alaskan Native organizations and agencies in eligible communities to support programs that will benefit residents. Proposals may include program start-up funding, project planning costs, capital construction to provide better service...

GrantWatch ID#: 183851

Grants to Arkansas Groups and Organizations to Create Markers for Historically and Culturall...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas civic groups, historic societies, chambers of commerce, and other organizations to create markers to commemorate the state’s historic and cultural resources. The purpose of this program is to create a lasting and visible tribute to Arkansas’...

GrantWatch ID#: 183894

Grants to Iowa School Districts to Provide Computer Science Instruction

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa public school districts and nonpublic school systems to provide computer science education programs in elementary, middle, and high schools. Funding is intended to support professional development related to computer science instruction or to reimbu...

GrantWatch ID#: 183937

Grants to Vermont and Massachusetts Jewish Organizations and Employees for Skill Development O...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Vermont and Massachusetts Jewish organizations and individuals employed by Jewish organizations in eligible locations to participate in professional development opportunities. This program seeks to strengthen and improve local Jewish orga...

GrantWatch ID#: 183939

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives that Improve Health Equity for Loca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for short-term advocacy projects to address issues related to health equity. Funding may be used for projects that protect or improve policy implementation or advocate for a policy...

GrantWatch ID#: 183979

Grants to Arizona Agencies, Tribes, and Schools to Acquire and Develop Outdoor Facilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona state, local, and Tribal government entities and schools to develop outdoor recreational facilities for the public. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to be used for recreational park development and renova...

GrantWatch ID#: 184037

Fundraising Support to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Nonprofit and Military Organizat...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit and military organizations in eligible locations to assist with fundraising efforts. Support will be given in the form of in-kind donations, including sports memorabilia and game tickets. Requests...

GrantWatch ID#: 184050
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