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

Explore 8,867 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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8,867 grants found

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government entities, and houses of worship for special projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support smaller, short-term projects, programs, and activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187637

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations to address community challenges, needs, and opportunities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for operational support, capital projects, and programming. Focus areas include arts and culture, educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 187832

Grants to Georgia Agencies for Waste Facilities for Non-Commercial Boaters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia agencies for improvements to waste facilities for non-commercial boaters. Funding is intended to increase the number and quality of facilities available, and to educate boaters in order to maintain the cleanliness of the State's waterways. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 187930

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects to benefit the community. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required registrations prior to submitting an application. The focus areas for the current year will...

GrantWatch ID#: 187941

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Environmental Stewardship Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for a wide range of environmental projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, those addressing climate change, environmental justice, sust...

GrantWatch ID#: 187999

Grants to Texas Community Associations for Community Engagement Activities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Texas voluntary community associations and groups for community engagement activities in eligible regions. Interested applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that enhance collaboration among residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 188011

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Capacity Building in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for capacity building in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits to build their organization's internal capacity and effectiveness and fund activities that increase the success and impact of the organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 188265

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Athletic Events that Promote Local Touris...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit sporting organizations in eligible locations for athletic events that promote local tourism. Funding is intended to host and promote events that have a positive economic impact on the community. The goal of the grant program is to attr...

GrantWatch ID#: 188274

Grants to Ohio Local Law Enforcement Agencies for the Extradition of Offenders

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio local law enforcement agencies to cover expenses related to extraditing offenders facing criminal charges. Funding is intended for the cost of in-state and out-of-state extraditions of dangerous wanted offenders back to Ohio to face charges. Grants...

GrantWatch ID#: 188290

Grants to Delaware Entities for Energy Conservation Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware industrial, commercial, government, and nonprofit entities for energy conservation projects. The purpose of the program is to help commercial and industrial customers replace old and inefficient equipment and systems with energy-saving alternati...

GrantWatch ID#: 188403

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Projects to Protect and Restore Stat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for projects that protect coastal regions of the state. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying and are strongly encouraged to contact staff before submitting the pre-...

GrantWatch ID#: 188435

Grants to Alabama Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations to Address the Needs of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Alabama nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs and projects that focus on addressing the needs of low-income residents. Funding is intended for the assistance related to the health and basic needs of local residents and to pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 188608

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address the Urgent Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to meet the critical needs of residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to help local organizations address sudden, emergency needs and unexpected crises. Grants will support organizations that assist the resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 188618

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Businesses for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and businesses in eligible regions to host or develop community events. Some applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support the development of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188633

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Individuals in the Theater Industry to Address Needs Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and individuals working in the theater industry in eligible locations for assistance related to emergencies. Funding is intended to address a range of costs, including but not limited to a loss of work due to vandali...

GrantWatch ID#: 188696

Grants to Colorado Organizations, Schools, and Churches to Address Urgent Needs in the Communi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Colorado nonprofit and faith-based organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to be used for one-time, urgent needs. Proposals may also be submitted for emergency rent or mortgage assistance...

GrantWatch ID#: 188781

Grants to Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Activities that Benefi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations in areas where the Funding Source has a business presence for events and activities that benefit local residents and communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs within the focus areas of art...

GrantWatch ID#: 188784

Grants to Minnesota Artists and Arts Organizations for Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $600 to Minnesota artists and arts organizations in eligible counties to address urgent needs and unexpected opportunities. Funding is intended for a wide range of uses, such as emergency travel, equipment replacement, and creative projects. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 188851

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Protect Animals During Emergencies and Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations working to protect and support animals during emergencies and natural disasters. Grant funds may be used for operating costs, including food, veterinary care, transportation, medical supplies, shelter, or any o...

GrantWatch ID#: 188871

Grants to Washington Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations to respond to urgent needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Priority funding is intended to address the immediate needs of vulnerable community member...

GrantWatch ID#: 188883

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Charitable Activities and Scholarships to Individuals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and scholarships to New York City nonprofit organizations and individuals. Grants are intended to assist impoverished individuals and meet cultural, literary, educational, scientific, health-care related, and humanitarian charitable needs. Scholarships are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188923

Grants to Florida County Commissioner Boards to Restore Emergency Caller Services after Disast...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida county commissioner boards to restore emergency caller systems that have been damaged by disasters and events. Funding is intended to support capital expenses, equipment purchases, and network systems repairs and replacements that are directly re...

GrantWatch ID#: 188955

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Creative Solutions to Community Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for new initiatives that benefit the community. Funding is intended for innovative projects within the focus areas of education, arts and culture, and health and human services. Proposals should ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188976

Grants and Scholarships to USA Individuals and Nonprofits in Multiple States for Education Opp...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and scholarships to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations in multiple states to expand educational opportunities for residents. Organizations must discuss their proposal with the Foundation prior to applying. Funding for individuals is provided for sp...

GrantWatch ID#: 188978

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life in Eligible Counties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible counties. Requests will be accepted for assistance with general operations, programs, and projects. Focus areas include education, health and human services, volunteer...

GrantWatch ID#: 189033

Grants to Illinois Agencies and Park Districts for the Planning of Recreational Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois local government agencies and transportation and park districts for the development of public recreational projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for planning activities that will facilitate the enhancement of local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189068

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Schools, Councils, Organizations, and Groups for Volunteer...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, schools, councils, parent and youth organizations, and groups in eligible locations for volunteer projects. Eligible programs may address local concerns, promote volunteerism for residents of all age...

GrantWatch ID#: 189124

Grants to Colorado Water Facility Operators, Water Coalitions and Districts, Nonprofits, Agenc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado water-facility operators, nonprofit organizations, watershed coalitions, government agencies, water conservancy districts, tribal governments, and the water conservation board to protect and preserve fish and wildlife. Applicants must contact pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 189175

Grants to USA Media Outlets to Increase Public Engagement and Awareness of News Stories

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA media outlets for reporting news stories. The purpose of this program is to promote the reporting of important but under-reported stories that pertain to all residents in local communities. Funding is intended to cover costs related to reporting a sp...

GrantWatch ID#: 189191

Grants to Iowa and South Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Assist Those Impacted by Major Disa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa and South Dakota nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible areas to aid in the recovery efforts for those impacted by major disasters. Funding is intended to help meet critical needs in the community when a major event...

GrantWatch ID#: 189315

Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities in the funding source's market area for services to meet community needs. Focus areas include education, health, the arts, and recreation. Funding is intended to benefit residents ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189582

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Group to Recognize Humanitarian Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group to recognize humanitarian efforts. The award is intended to honor the exceptional impact that the nominees' actions have made on preserving human life and advancing humanitarian causes in the face of adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 189622

Grants to Connecticut Jewish Nonprofits, Synagogues, and Schools to Enhance Security

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut Jewish nonprofit organizations, synagogues, schools, and institutions in eligible locations to improve safety and security. Applicants must have a security site consultation before applying. Funding is intended to increase the...

GrantWatch ID#: 189732

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Youth and Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit local youth and children in eligible regions. The funding source welcomes requests for capital projects, team sponsorships, camperships, and similar requests. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189747

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Civic Engagement and Economic Development...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government entities for activities that strengthen and unify communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 189784

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies and Nonprofits to Support Local Start-Ups and Emerging Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and Tribal entities to support local start-up companies and emerging businesses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide inv...

GrantWatch ID#: 189796

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Educational Institutions to Advance Economic ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and educational institutions to build capacity to advance economic development in local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for a wide range of capacity...

GrantWatch ID#: 189797

In-Kind Technical Support to Michigan Municipalities, Organizations, and Individuals to Assist...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind technical support to Michigan municipalities, organizations, and individuals to assist communities in revitalizing historic downtown areas. The purpose of the program is to promote the economic development and preservation of traditional downtown areas and...

GrantWatch ID#: 189821

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts Activities Benefiting Local Communiti...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for arts activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects focusing on the arts such as workshops, performances, and other arts-related projects. Funds s...

GrantWatch ID#: 189952

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Support Community-Related Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for research support. Funding is intended for organizations that are working to solve existing needs by developing long-term, well-designed strategies for their communities. Preference wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 190142

Grants to Minnesota Organizations, Agencies, Developers, and Tribal Nations to Assess Underuse...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota organizations, agencies, developers, small business owners, and Tribal nations to assess underused, idled, and abandoned commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended for research on previous use of sites, study of hazardous ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190160

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Community Groups in Eligible Regions to Identify...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community groups in eligible regions for environmental projects. The purpose of this program is to identify and address environmental concerns. Funding is intended to defray the costs of environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190161

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Respond to Urgent Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to address urgent community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide emergency assistance immediately for disaster relief to local community residents. Eligible applicants include food pantries and other or...

GrantWatch ID#: 190215

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Residents in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Projects should address a need in the community. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 190222

Grants to Nevada Artists and Nonprofits for Arts Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nevada qualifying teaching artists, public institutions, and nonprofit organizations for arts education programs. Funding is intended to support short-term hands-on learning experiences focusing on the arts or traditional cultural practic...

GrantWatch ID#: 190252

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Canadian War Memorial Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and for-profits, and Canadian provinces and municipalities for commemorative memorials that honor Canada's servicemen. Funding is intended to support building new memorials or restor...

GrantWatch ID#: 190275

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs and activities that address poverty and meet basic needs, improve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190311

Grants to Alberta Donees for Leadership Training Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta donees to support leadership development opportunities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the skills of organizational leaders in human resource management, innovation in service delivery and development, leadersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 190326

Grants to Alberta Donees for Capital Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta donees for capital projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital expenses and equipment costs that enable the improvements required to meet licensing or safety standards. Funding will also support facility renovati...

GrantWatch ID#: 190327

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Social Equity Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for social equity projects. Funding is intended for small or new nonprofits working to address urgent or emergent situations and provide a voice for people of color and low-income r...

GrantWatch ID#: 190398
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