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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 Rhode Island Nonprofits to Promote Education, Social Justice, and Community Sustaina...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, diversity, equity, and inclusion; and community sustainability. The grant prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 223087

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Youth, Health, Education, Equity, and Safety Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for community projects. Applicants must submit a preliminary form prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of health, education, equity, and safety, and youth empowerment. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 223095

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, social services, health, civic, and arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223149

Grants to Alberta Community Groups in Eligible Locations for Community Engagement Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta community groups, societies, and associations in eligible locations for community engagement projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to foster social connections and strengthen communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 223174

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Cultural Organizations, Museums, Archives, and Librar...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International cultural organizations, museums, archives, historic houses, and libraries for activities to advance awareness of collections conservation. Funding is intended for programs and projects that assist underresou...

GrantWatch ID#: 223404

Grants to Texas Charities for Music, History, or Medical Projects and Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Texas charities for projects and programs related to music, history, or medical matters in eligible counties. Funding is intended for specific programs and projects that will provide medical services, preserve local history and cultural heritage, and inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 223714

Grants to New York Agencies, Nonprofits, and CBOs to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to New York government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community-based entities for programs that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to offer community-level services and activities designed to promote positive youth development...

GrantWatch ID#: 223804

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Low-Cost and Advanced Antigen Tests

Deadline: 02/11/28 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International commercial, academic, and nonprofit organizations to develop low-cost and advanced antigen tests. This is a competition that consists of two parts, the second of which requires a Letter of Intent to be submitted prior to a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223884

Grants to Utah Nonprofits for Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for community housing projects. Applicants must obtain required approvals prior to applying. Funding is designed to support and advance charitable initiatives and philanthropic efforts that are directly connected to housing-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 224075

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Promote Educational Opportunities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to promote educational opportunities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support engaging educational programs for all students, within the focus areas of STEM topics, literacy, and career readiness. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 225115

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations for Initiatives to Serve Financially Vulnerable Individ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to serve financially vulnerable individuals. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: workforce development, fighting hunger, education, and supporting veterans by a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225434

Grants to West Virginia Family Physicians and Researchers for Projects Related to Family Pract...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia family physicians and researchers affiliated with residency programs and family practice organizations, departments, and offices for projects related to family practice medicine. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225721

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Faculty of Academic Institutions for Workshops, Confe...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty members of academic institutions for workshops, conferences, and seminars that increase understanding of Chinese society and culture. Funding is intended to support research related to Chinese studi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225856

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Projects and Activities to Benefit Local Communities in Eli...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational and charitable programs and events with a potential benefit to area residents and the entire community. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 225946

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community benefit projects in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to be used for charitable purposes, including but not limited to fire and medical equipment; distribution of clothing, food, shelter, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225965

Grants to Indiana Agencies, Individuals, Schools, and Nonprofits for Community Service Project...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana agencies, individuals, schools, and nonprofit organizations for community service projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for education, youth programs, emergency services, and other community-based programs that impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 226089

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligible R...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas. The goal of the funding program is to improve the quality o...

GrantWatch ID#: 226101

Grants to Indiana Nonprofit Organizations, Clubs, Classes, and Groups for Community Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, clubs, classes, and groups for community projects serving eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities and programs that foster a stronger and brighter future for local communities. Eligible applicants mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226119

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations in multiple states for initiatives to benefit the community. Funding is intended for local organizations to implement projects that will improve the lives of p...

GrantWatch ID#: 226172

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Address Community Needs Exacerbated by ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to address community needs exacerbated by COVID-19. Areas of focus include scientific education, local community support for underserved populations, and promoting access to public healthcare. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 226272

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Schools for Initiatives to Improve the Lives of Reside...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and schools for initiatives to improve the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational and charitable projects and programs. Preference is to provide funding for speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 226426

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Develop Computational Systems for...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to develop computational models and datasets related to biomedical research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 226491

Grants to Ohio Individuals Affiliated With Faith-Based Entities to Promote Well-Being

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ohio individuals affiliated with faith-based entities, parishes, and schools to promote spiritual and physical well-being. Funding is intended for projects related to education and formation, sabbaticals, and retreats. The grant program a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226552

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Schools for Initiatives to Benefit Society

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for event sponsorships, community benefit programs, and general operations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of environment, mobility, and people. The goal of the fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226567

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofits for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health & wellness, education, youth, senior citizens, social services, public safety, environment, cultural arts, heritag...

GrantWatch ID#: 226957

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Individuals for Charitable, Social, and Educational Causes

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for charitable, social, and educational causes. Funding is intended for either donations or sponsorships of community events, sports programs, teams, and more. Applicants must reside ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227392

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Charitable Organizations for Projects That Benefit the Communit...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio individuals and charitable organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible counties. Past funds have been awarded for library projects, fire departments, food pantries, senior citizen groups, and more. Eligible applicants benefit r...

GrantWatch ID#: 227604

Grants to Montana and North Dakota Nonprofits and CBOs to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Montana and North Dakota nonprofit and community organizations in counties and locations served by the funding source to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support projects that address educational, health, scientific, safety, or charita...

GrantWatch ID#: 228006

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to serve residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to benefit individuals and families within the communities served by the funding source. Focus areas include public safety, health care, self-sufficiency, bas...

GrantWatch ID#: 228101

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Schools for Charitable Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit, community, and civic organizations and schools for charitable projects in the funder's service area. Funding is intended for the focus areas of education and youth, community service, environment, and community economic assistance. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 228206

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Promote Health Through the Use of Art

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to promote health through the use of art. The purpose of funding is to employ arts organizations to engage the public in taking better care of their health. Eligible areas of focus include healthy behav...

GrantWatch ID#: 229095

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Research

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and private and public entities for ovarian cancer clinical trial research projects from early-career investigators. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and ensure regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 229166

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $500 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and charities for projects and programs to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve quality of life through youth programs, hardship relief, cultural programs, environmental ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 229535

Prizes for USA IHEs to Develop Nutrition Education Curriculum for Medical Education

Deadline: 09/15/26

Opportunity for USA nonprofit, private, and public academic institutions to compete for prizes to develop nutrition education curriculum for nursing and medical education programs. In addition to the cash awards of up to $75,000, awardees will have their work diss...

GrantWatch ID#: 229704

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, Agencies, and Tribes for Research on Alg...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, government agencies, conservation districts, and tribes for research to mitigate the effects of algal blooms. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and prequalify prior to submitt...

GrantWatch ID#: 230030

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for ovarian cancer clinical trials. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 230072

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental and Recreational Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for environmental and recreational projects. Funding is intended for initiatives that enhance access to outdoor experiences while protecting and improving natural environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 230256

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Tribes, and Schools to Support Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and schools to strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to early childhood, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230579

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Improve Health Care Access

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve access to better health care. Funding is intended for a wide range of evidence-based programs related to food security, transportation to medical appointments, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 230647

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Equine Veterina...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education to provide equine veterinarian education. Funding is intended for courses geared towards emerging equine veterinarians (1-5 years ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231076

Grants to Texas Qualifying Universities and Colleges for Chemistry Research Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Texas qualifying universities and colleges for chemistry research activities. Funding is intended for research by faculty members as well as students who are looking to pursue a career in chemistry. Students may use funds for lab equipment, chemicals, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 231116

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Humanities Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, tribal entities, government agencies, museums, and libraries for humanities activities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for community p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231130

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and public entities to benefit communities in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and programs that address a variety of needs, including b...

GrantWatch ID#: 231135

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community Benefit

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribes, and educational organizations for projects that enhance the quality of life in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects that have a broad community impact and for ge...

GrantWatch ID#: 231196

Grants to Wyoming Libraries to Promote Literacy and Improve Services

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Wyoming libraries to promote literacy and enhance programming. Funding is intended to improve access to books and resources; develop collections; ensure financial stability; and support workforce development. The grant program aims to benefit the communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231308

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits for Wildlife Protection

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations to support non-game wildlife and their habitats. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote a healthier, more resilient ecosystem. The goal of the grant program is to support activities th...

GrantWatch ID#: 231346

Grants to Colorado Entities for Public Transit Improvements

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, transit authorities, tribes, and public transportation operators for public transit improvements. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for implementing transit improvements to maxim...

GrantWatch ID#: 231464

Grants to USA Arts Nonprofits for Arts Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA arts organizations, museums, and educational institutions for arts programs and endeavors. Funding is intended to enhance visual arts offerings through museum exhibitions, scholarly works, arts education, and more. All applicants must be nonprofit or...

GrantWatch ID#: 231485

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Meet the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for operating support, start-up funding, and program support so organizations can continue meeting the needs of disadvantaged residents. Eligible app...

GrantWatch ID#: 231831

Grants to Ohio and West Virginia Nonprofits to Improve the Health of the Local Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio and West Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to improve the health of the local community. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including seed money for services, capital improvements, outreach, and community educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231885
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