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

Explore 8,907 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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8,907 grants found

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Underrep...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit underrepresented youth. Funding is intended for projects and needs. The goal of the funding program is to enhance communities by supporting programs,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225278

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Local Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies for local historical preservation projects in multiple states. Funding is intended for planning, education, and outreach activities related to the preservation of historical properties and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 225814

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, CBOs, and Groups for Events and Programs to Benefit Residents in El...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit and community-based organizations and groups for events and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of youth and education, community service, environment, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 225940

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Postsecondary Institutions to Encourage the Pursuit of...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $9,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and postsecondary institutions for initiatives to encourage the pursuit of legal careers among individuals facing barriers to education and resources. Funding is intended for outreach activities, imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 225997

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit the Local Community in ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for youth programs, activities that will have a substantive impact, and specific tangible items that will benefit local...

GrantWatch ID#: 226096

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Initiatives to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address needs within the community. The goal of the funding program is to enhance the ability of organizations t...

GrantWatch ID#: 226097

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects including health and human services, youth activities, the advancing of education, scientific research, and relig...

GrantWatch ID#: 226123

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits for Activities to Improve the Quality of Life for Disadvantaged S...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for activities to improve the quality of life for people who are homeless, economically disadvantaged, elderly, families, and children. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: h...

GrantWatch ID#: 226127

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for a Wide Range of Community Benefit Activities in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for a wide range of community benefit activities in eligible locations. Activities eligible for funding include scientific research, education, youth activities, health and human services, and religious ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 226159

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of education, human needs, health care, community improvement, and rural development. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 226168

Grants to Iowa Nonprofit Organizations for Projects Serving Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations for projects that serve residents in eligible locations. Focus areas of interest include humanitarian, cultural, and educational initiatives. The purpose of the program is to improve the local quality of life and help commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 226652

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects, Programs, and Activities to Benefit...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and agencies for projects, programs, and activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to describe the anticipated results of their program, as well as the population range, the desired be...

GrantWatch ID#: 226958

Grants to Texas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address community needs. Funding is intended to support start-up expenses and one-time needs. Focus areas include housing and health care, children, women’s issues, education, community development...

GrantWatch ID#: 226961

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Community Capital Improvements

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations for capital improvements benefitting residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capital projects aligned with the focus areas of cultural institutions, public spaces, human services, youth development,...

GrantWatch ID#: 226997

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Support the Community in Eligib...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and agencies for activities to support the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: STEM/STEAM, disaster relief, community support, sustainabili...

GrantWatch ID#: 227000

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying Churches and Faith-Based Organizations to ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying churches and faith-based organizations for projects to increase access to clean water sources in needy communities. Funding is intended for projects to install filtration systems, install or repair wells, and pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 227500

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and Schools for Projects and Programs to Benefit C...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, school districts, and schools for projects and programs to benefit children. Funding is intended to support initiatives that have a wide range and directly benefit children up to sixth grade. Grants must clearly support ident...

GrantWatch ID#: 227562

Grants to Pennsylvania Organizations for Initiatives That Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania organizations for initiatives that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that respond to community needs. Eligible proposals must serve residents within the funding source’s s...

GrantWatch ID#: 227716

Sponsorships to Texas Events Planners to Promote Community and Economic Development in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Sponsorships to Texas events planners to promote community and economic development in eligible regions. Focus areas include business finance programming, communications and marketing, community development, and entrepreneurship and innovation. Sponsorships are in...

GrantWatch ID#: 227783

Grants to Wisconsin K-12 Schools for Educational Projects and Initiatives

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $100 to Wisconsin K-12 public, charter, private, and home schools for educational projects and initiatives in eligible regions. Eligible projects must be academically focused in the areas of science, technology, engineeri...

GrantWatch ID#: 228074

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Schools for Educational, Charitable, and Emergency Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and emergency services to address the educational, charitable, and emergency needs of residents in eligible counties. Occasionally, support is also given to individuals experiencing personal hardship, medical e...

GrantWatch ID#: 228193

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Charitable Projects that Support Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for charitable projects that support communities in the funder's service area. Funding is intended for a wide range of worthwhile projects, including youth programs, educational scholarships, food shelves, hospice, medic...

GrantWatch ID#: 228207

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Art Installations Promoting Health

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and IHEs for public art installations. Applicants must complete required registrations before applying. Priority is given to projects that promote healthy lifestyles and...

GrantWatch ID#: 228503

Grants to Canada Registered Charities for Community Programs Focused on Youth and Children

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada registered charities for community programs focused on youth and children. Eligible initiatives demonstrate an impact on the education, nutrition, physical activity, and well-being of the targeted recipients. Funding is intended to promote healthy...

GrantWatch ID#: 228592

Grants to Michigan Schools, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan schools, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for community benefit projects. Funding is intended to a range of iniatitives, including health and human services, education, community development, and arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229186

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies for Community-Based Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, individuals, government entities, schools, and faith-based entities for community-based projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a variety of programs to meet charitable community needs. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 229224

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for initiatives to benefit the community. Funding is ended for projects and activities in the following categories: education, environment and recreation, community and culture, and human services. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229355

Grants to Wisconsin Organizations for Parks and Recreation Facilities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin organizations in eligible locations for innovative projects that have a positive impact on enriching life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to secure and broaden resources for parks and recreation amenities and facilities. Eligible act...

GrantWatch ID#: 229466

Grants to Indiana Organizations and Individuals for Charitable Activities and Support

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana organizations and individuals for charitable activities and support in eligible regions. Funding is intended for support for local families and individuals, youth programs, public and private school teacher support, and support for local organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 229485

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs and Services that Impact Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs and projects that provide services and positively impact the lives of residents in eligible regions. Previous grants have been awarded to a youth sports team, a food and clothing basket, a religio...

GrantWatch ID#: 229488

Grants to Indiana Organizations for Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects that address local needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs for seniors, youth, and students, as well as food banks, emergency medical services, school supplies, clothing assistance...

GrantWatch ID#: 229489

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs related to education, children, the military, health, and other areas of community life. Approved grants may fund exis...

GrantWatch ID#: 229531

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs Supporting Economic Growth and Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that support economic growth and address community needs....

GrantWatch ID#: 229935

Sponsorships to Illinois Nonprofits for Fundraising Events to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/01/26

Sponsorships to Illinois nonprofits in eligible regions to support fundraising events that benefit the local community. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Successful applicants with requests focusing on education, economic growth, or community may re...

GrantWatch ID#: 229936

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Improve Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofits in eligible regions to build capacity of organizations working in education, community, and economic growth. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended for hiring a grant writer or for relationship-building and...

GrantWatch ID#: 229937

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programming benefiting residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an application outline before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to stimulate exciting and enriching cultural a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230448

Grants to Alberta Individual Artists, First Nations, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Arts Activities ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Alberta individual artists, First Nations, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for activities to promote the arts in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include festivals, events, programming, projects, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 230463

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Libraries, First Nations, and Agricultural Societies to Benefit ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, libraries, First Nations, and agricultural societies for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for operational expenses, festivals, projects, and community events be...

GrantWatch ID#: 230482

In-Kind Support to New Jersey Schools and Nonprofits for Winter Programming for Youth

Deadline: 10/01/26

In-kind support to New Jersey schools and nonprofit organizations to provide winter programming for youth from low-income families. The program, intended for youth ages 6 to 18, offers skiing and snowboarding lessons, mentorship, and team-building opportunities. W...

GrantWatch ID#: 230485

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Launch a Tree Management Program

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to launch a tree management program. Funding is intended to help communities take the first steps toward resuming an inactive urban forest program or starting a new one. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 230634

Grants to Colorado Housing Developers and Authorities to Create Supportive Housing

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Colorado affordable housing developers and public housing authorities to create permanent supportive housing developments throughout the state. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to const...

GrantWatch ID#: 231213

Grants to Manitoba Organizations and Individuals for Initiatives to Benefit the Public

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Manitoba organizations and individuals for initiatives to benefit the public in eligible communities. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects and interests, including recreation facilities, school playgrounds, community organizations, and museu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231264

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Fibroblast Disorder Research

Deadline: 01/01/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic institutions, research hospitals, consortia, and biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies for collaborative research projects related to muscular dystrophies and other fibroblast-based disorders. Applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231311

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research to Improve Outcomes for Horses with Head Trauma

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to improve treatment and outcomes for horses with head trauma. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended for research that takes into account all facets...

GrantWatch ID#: 231705

Grants to Wyoming NGOs and Agencies for Recreational Trail Development Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wyoming nongovernmental organizations and government agencies for projects to develop recreational trails throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects to improve non-motorized trails, including maintenance, new construction, trail infrastructur...

GrantWatch ID#: 231812

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Assist Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors

Deadline: 10/01/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, tribes, and government entities to assist unaccompanied immigrant minors. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for providing services and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231876

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Public Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Tribes for public programs and activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible projects include but are not limited to walking tours, small exhibitions...

GrantWatch ID#: 231894

Grants to Minnesota and Washington Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Minnesota and Washington nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the following categories: charitable, scientific, education, religious, or literary. Initiatives should be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231950

Grant to an Illinois Nonprofit to Provide Wellness Services to Eligible Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant to an Illinois nonprofit organization to provide wellness services to eligible residents. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Services must be provided to persons who reside or work on the backstretch of Illinois racetracks. This may incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 232243

Grants to Montana 4-H Clubs for Projects and Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of $100 to Montana 4-H clubs for projects and activities. Funding is intended to be used for a simple project that the club has discussed and decided upon as a group. Examples of eligible funding needs include purchasing project supplies or having a budget ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232268
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