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

Explore 8,881 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 Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, and First Nation Governments to Provide...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, First Nations, and First Nation governments to provide sports and recreational activities to youth in eligible regions. Eligible activities include camping, youth leadership programs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224552

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, First Nations, and First Nation governments for activities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 224553

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipal and First Nation governments, and First Nations to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is available to applicants that make their services available to all residents, improve the...

GrantWatch ID#: 224554

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Arts Programs Benefiting Residents i...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for arts programs benefiting residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects focused on access to the arts, arts education, and cultural heritage. Reque...

GrantWatch ID#: 224770

Grants to Rhode Island Agencies to Promote Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Rhode Island government agencies for neighborhood development projects. Applicants should contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to develop viable communities by providing decent housing and creating suitable living environments - pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 225183

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Agencies for Housing Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and government agencies for housing improvement projects in eligible counties. Applicants must hold a public hearing before applying. Funding is intended for activities that primarily benefit low/moderate-income perso...

GrantWatch ID#: 225184

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Cities, Schools, and Businesses to Address Climate Change

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, homeowner associations, and businesses for activities that address challenges related to climate change in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support sustainability proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 225388

Grants to Indiana and Ohio Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address the Needs of Resid...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Indiana and Ohio nonprofit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable purposes in the areas of shelter, food, clothing, health, or other critical needs. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225938

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Prof...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, individuals, Tribes, and government agencies for research programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 226032

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Projects and Programs That Improve the Quality of Life in E...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funded programs should emphasize healthcare, culture, youth social issues, public safety, basic human needs, leadership, and self-suffic...

GrantWatch ID#: 226078

Grants to Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Services

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and in-kind support to Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin nonprofit Christian organizations for programs serving under-resourced communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of workforce development, education, and ree...

GrantWatch ID#: 226461

Grants to USA Christian Nonprofits Serving Under-Resourced Communities for Leadership Developm...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofit Christian organizations serving under-resourced communities for programs to develop new organizational leadership. Funding is intended for expenses in the areas of capacity building, programmatic costs, and overhead. The key elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 226462

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Operating Support for Projects That Benefit Residents of El...

Deadline: 01/30/27 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for operating support for projects that benefit residents of eligible counties. New and returning applicants must submit an LOI prior to a full application. Funding priorities include healthcare, community services, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226562

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Youth in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support grassroots, community-based organizations, and neighborhood groups aiming to creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 226623

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote civic engagement, improve the quality of life, and build a stronger community. Possible areas of funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 226887

Grants to Colorado Organizations for Community Development and Support in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $500 and up to $6,000 to Colorado organizations for programs and projects to foster community development in eligible regions. Priority focus areas include neighborhood events, small business improvement, school support, child development, mental h...

GrantWatch ID#: 226962

Grants to Manitoba Organizations for Community Resilience Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Manitoba organizations for community resilience projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that strengthen inclusion, promote environmental sustainability, and encourage community-driven economic development. The purpose o...

GrantWatch ID#: 227042

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Programming to Benefit People with Disabilities in Eligible ...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programming to benefit people with disabilities in eligible locations. Eligible activities include programs in health, education, employment, and more for people with disabilities, and educational prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 227130

Grants to Alaska Individuals and Journalism Organizations for Stories on Underreported Issues

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Alaska individuals and nonprofit and for-profit journalism organizations for stories that address underreported issues relevant to the state. Funding is intended for project expenses such as equipment rental, editing, data analysis, trav...

GrantWatch ID#: 227192

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Organizations to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio individuals and organizations in eligible locations for projects and activities that address critical needs. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance, based on need and funds available. Eligible residents and organizations are located in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227605

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support local programs that help low to moderate-income individuals and families in local communities. The Fou...

GrantWatch ID#: 227807

Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Initiatives to Benefit Eld...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for initiatives to benefit elderly residents. Projects should address one of the priority areas: transportation, health navigation, and safety. Applicants must serve seni...

GrantWatch ID#: 227998

Grants to North Dakota Individuals and Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to North Dakota individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support residents in crisis, first responders, youth, seniors, and agricultural w...

GrantWatch ID#: 228008

Grants to North Dakota Residents and Nonprofits to Support Local Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to North Dakota residents and nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to support local needs. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: charitable, scientific, education, safety, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 228014

Grants and Sponsorships to Oregon Organizations and Individuals to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and sponsorships to Oregon organizations and individuals for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community events and programs that promote the goals of the local council, including climate resiliency, public safety...

GrantWatch ID#: 228053

Grants to Alberta Organizations to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Alberta organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for critical community activities and projects benefiting children, youth, and seniors. Funded programs should align with the foundation's goal of enhancing the well-...

GrantWatch ID#: 228230

Grants to Canada Nonprofits to Meet Community Needs While Preserving Canadian Culture

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Canada charitable organizations to meet community needs while preserving Canadian culture. Funding is intended for initiatives benefiting education, social services, health, and national concerns. The purpose of this grant program is to provide funding w...

GrantWatch ID#: 228353

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits for Projects that Encourage Tourism

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and for-profits for projects and events that encourage tourism to eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that draw visitors to the area and increase usage of local shopping venu...

GrantWatch ID#: 228398

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital needs and collaborative projects focused on recreation, arts, and culture; youth and talent development; community needs; and enc...

GrantWatch ID#: 228423

Grants to New York Libraries For Educational Programs and Activities for Youth and Adults

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New York libraries for projects and services that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support libraries and to promote and advance educational programming and new activities designed for youth and adults. Eligible proposals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228452

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa private and public nonprofit agencies for initiatives to enhance the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to be used for tangible items or to cover soft costs in support of charitable causes. Eligible proposals ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228670

Grants to Iowa Private and Public Nonprofits for Projects to Assist Rural Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa private and public nonprofit agencies for projects to assist rural communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide tangible items that are needed by local residents. Eligible proposals are for charitable projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 228671

Grants to Virginia Public School Employees to Benefit Student Learning

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia public school employees for projects to benefit student learning in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that will enhance student achievement, improve STEM education, support teacher preparedness, and improve sch...

GrantWatch ID#: 228847

Grants to Manitoba Organizations for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Manitoba organizations for environmental projects and activities. Funding is intended for programs that have a positive environmental impact on communities in the areas of climate change, natural environment, and community and business s...

GrantWatch ID#: 228870

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Government Entities for Tourism Initiatives

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities for tourism initiatives in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support services and programs that are needed to address touri...

GrantWatch ID#: 229038

Grants to Indiana and Michigan Nonprofits for Community Development Programs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Indiana and Michigan nonprofit organizations for community development programs that benefit low-to-moderate income families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the focus areas of economic development, housing, arts, and educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 229205

Grants to Iowa Charities, Organizations, and Individuals for a Variety of Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa charities, organizations, and individuals for a variety of needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for support in the following categories: economic development, disaster relief, environment, education and/or youth, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229536

Grants to Tennessee and Kentucky Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Tennessee and Kentucky nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local communities in eligible locations. In the past, funding has been used to support local schools, fire departments, and hunger relief programs. Eligible applicants are organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 229616

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Disaster Relief

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for disaster relief in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help communities cover required disaster recovery project costs and strengthen long-term infrastructure resili...

GrantWatch ID#: 229651

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and faith-based organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: youth prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 229855

Grants to Kansas School Districts and Communities to Benefit the Public

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Kansas school districts and communities for projects, programs, activities, and initiatives to benefit the public in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities that benefit the community as a whole, as well as the school distri...

GrantWatch ID#: 229861

Grants to Florida Arts and Culture Nonprofits for Initiatives to Serve the Tourism Industry

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida arts and culture nonprofit organizations for programming and projects to serve the tourism industry in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support new initiatives or the expansion of current projects that benefit tourists th...

GrantWatch ID#: 230001

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Strengthen Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal entities, and government agencies to improve capacity and address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to meet emerging needs and assist with the day-to-day work of...

GrantWatch ID#: 230247

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs to Develop High-Spe...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs for preliminary studies on developing high-speed weapons systems. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230252

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Initiatives to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Michigan nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and schools for initiatives to address community needs. Applicants must submit an overview of their proposed project prior to applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 230567

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Lives and Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for initiatives to improve lives and benefit communities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 230568

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Community Betterment Initiatives

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for community betterment initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of human services, education, and health. The Foundation is focused on ensuring that inv...

GrantWatch ID#: 230599

Grants to British Columbia Researchers for Research on Health Care Challenges

Deadline: 02/01/27 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to British Columbia researchers teaming with community or patient partners for high-impact research projects that address health care challenges in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. The purpose of the program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 230859

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that promote community well-being. Eligible activities will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230879

Grants to Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Betterment

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address housing and food insecurity, as well as improving public space...

GrantWatch ID#: 230880
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