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

Explore 8,705 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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8,705 grants found

Grants and Support to Louisiana Organizations and Preschools for Early Childhood Literacy Pr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of $1,000, training, and program support to Louisiana early childhood and childcare centers, libraries, Head Start programs, museums, schools, churches, and additional community organizations for literacy programs for children ages 3-5. Programs will introd...

GrantWatch ID#: 170455

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

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit residents of eligible communities. Funding priorities include leadership and capacity building, workforce development and education, and economic o...

GrantWatch ID#: 170488

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, School Personnel, and Individuals to Advance Educational E...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, students, parents, school personnel, and community members in eligible locations for projects that enhance the education of students. Funding is intended for projects that further educational enrichm...

GrantWatch ID#: 170578

Grants to Nova Scotia Sports Clubs, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Community Sports

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nova Scotia sports clubs, nonprofit community organizations, municipalities, villages, and First Nations for community sports programming. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 171965

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Innovative Programs that Meet the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of residents in local communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended for innovative programs in the areas of housing, community investment and economic development, financial literacy an...

GrantWatch ID#: 172121

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Districts, and Tribes for Projects that Enhance Wat...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, resource conservation districts, and tribes for projects that enhance the water quality of designated watersheds and their ecosystems. Priority will be given to projects that benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 172457

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Fitness Programs to Improve the Health of Children and Youth

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the health of children and youth. Funding is intended to support efforts that reduce participation barriers and promote inclusive opportunities within the running community. The purpose of funding is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 172484

Grants to USA Artists in Multiple States for Financial Support

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individual artists in multiple states for financial support. Funding is intended to benefit mid-career visual artists. Eligible expenses include equipment, travel, rent, and supplies. Eligible applicants are located in Connecticut, M...

GrantWatch ID#: 172659

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Government Entities to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a range of programs that will improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include arts and culture, community betterment, education and yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 172779

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Outdoor Recreational Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments for outdoor recreational projects. Funding is intended to support interpretive, educational, and economic programs that preserve and protect the cultural and natural resources of...

GrantWatch ID#: 172836

Grants to Canada Universities for Research and Technology Development Infrastructure

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Canada universities and degree-granting institutions to provide researchers with the infrastructure to conduct research and technology development projects. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 173512

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit groups, schools, institutions, and other organizations for projects and services that enhance the quality of life for local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community activities and charitable causes. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 173886

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and services that enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, education, youth, civic affairs, community development, env...

GrantWatch ID#: 174201

Grants to Wisconsin School Districts, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Promote Economic Development

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin school districts, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects and programs that benefit the community. Funding is intended to advance local economic development. Eligible proposals have a positive impact ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174215

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, Teachers, and CBOs to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, municipalities, teachers, and community-based organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of environment, education, art...

GrantWatch ID#: 174222

Grants to California and Ohio Nonprofits to Promote the Benefits of Being in Nature

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to California and Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote the benefits of being in nature. Interested applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Successful proposals are immersive, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174270

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible locations for programs and services that improve the quality of life of local residents. Funding is intended to support a wide range of community benefit initiatives. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174296

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Health, Education, Environment, ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174648

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Programs to Support the Welfare of Animals

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for activities that support the welfare of animals. Priority will be given to services and programs that benefit cats, dogs, retired circus animals, and retired farm animals. Requests will be accepted...

GrantWatch ID#: 174942

Grants to New York Nonprofits and First Responder Services to Improve Emergency Health Services

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, fire and police departments, and volunteer ambulance services in eligible counties for emergency medical equipment and training programs. Funding is intended to purchase emergency equipment and support or...

GrantWatch ID#: 174944

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Provide Basic Needs to Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations to provide essential needs to local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to supply basic needs such as clothing, food, prescriptions, household items, hygiene assistance, and school supplies to individuals a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175008

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Educate Youth About Sustainable Natural Resource Management

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $500 to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs that teach children and youth (ages 3-18) about sustainable forestry. Funding is intended to support community-based projects that provide learning opportunities for PreK-12 students. All project...

GrantWatch ID#: 175059

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Tribes, and Aboriginal Agencies to Support Heritage and A...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, band and tribal councils, and Aboriginal government agencies and organizations to support festivals that present heritage performers, artists, and artisans. Funding is intended for recurring festivals, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 175189

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible counties for projects to benefit local youth. Strong consideration will be given to proposals seeking seed money for new projects with funding support from oth...

GrantWatch ID#: 175215

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities to Promote the Wellbeing and Advancement of Women

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Manitoba registered charities for activities benefiting women within the Province. Funding is intended to support services and projects in the areas of education, healthy living, social services, citizen engagement and volunteerism, organizational capaci...

GrantWatch ID#: 175435

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Assist Women in Crisis

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs that serve women in crisis in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that assist women in improving their mental, emotional, and physical health and well being. Funds may be used for activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 175479

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon organizations, businesses, educational institutions, groups, and individuals for arts and cultural activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support significant projects and programs in the areas of heritage, humanit...

GrantWatch ID#: 175514

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Arts Activities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to produce community arts activities or sponsor touring artists or activities in eligible regions. Grant funds may be requested to support new or existing arts and cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 175515

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Initiatives to Foster Local Tourism

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and community-based organizations in eligible communities for projects and events that draw tourists from outside of the immediate area. Applicants must meet with staff prior to submitting an application to en...

GrantWatch ID#: 175516

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Professional Festivals that Have a Positive Impact on th...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for professional projects and events that positively impact the arts throughout the province. Funding is intended to encourage and support the arts and to enrich community well-being, creativity, diver...

GrantWatch ID#: 175526

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Lives of Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants and in-kind support to Ohio nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in eligible regions. Focus areas include arts and culture, education and youth development, community and economic development, animal welfare, health and healthcare, seni...

GrantWatch ID#: 175551

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to benefit communities and residents in eligible regions. Projects should be sustainable, provide direct benefit to local residents, and address essential unmet needs. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 175732

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits to Benefit Animals

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations for new and existing animal welfare programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals focused on the health, safety, and welfare of animals. Grants may also be requested for activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175858

Grants to Hawaii, California, Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific Nonprofits for Environmental ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Hawaii, California, Northwest Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific nonprofit organizations for environmental conservation and protection programs. Funding is intended to support projects that promote ecosystem sustainability management and advance the cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 176044

Grants to Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Youth Education and Career Readiness

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to to $50,000 to Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit vulnerable youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs to support educational engagement and career readiness and pav...

GrantWatch ID#: 176244

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Districts for Projects that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, school districts, and recreation districts for activities that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital equipment and projects, such as technol...

GrantWatch ID#: 176317

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Educational Horticultural Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations for horticultural and horticulture education projects in eligible communities. Funding is intended for existing activities and projects that educate and engage the community in gardening-related activities....

GrantWatch ID#: 176374

Grants to USA Libraries and Emergency Departments for Operations and Equipment

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maine public libraries, fire departments, and ambulance departments for operational and equipment needs. Funding is intended to support general operations and projects for public libraries, as well as critical equipment purchases for fir...

GrantWatch ID#: 176557

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of education, health, community betterment, arts and culture, youth develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 176929

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, School Personnel, Students, and Community Members for Proj...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, school personnel, students, parents, and community members in eligible locations for activities that improve education for teachers and students. Funding is intended to support projects such as indep...

GrantWatch ID#: 177061

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofit Organizations to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs and projects that benefit residents. Funding is intended for proposals that focus on urgent community needs such as health care, education, shelter, food, clothing, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177134

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of arts and culture, community betterment, education and youth de...

GrantWatch ID#: 177712

Grants to Maryland Organizations for Programs That Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Maryland organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of Jewish education and youth violence prevention. Grants may be used to support projects and initiatives that serve...

GrantWatch ID#: 178110

Grants to Massachusetts and Vermont Nonprofits Serving Eligible Communities to Improve the Liv...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts and Vermont nonprofit organizations serving eligible communities for programs that enhance the lives of local residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the areas of health, education, historic preservation, the environment, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 178198

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities and Qualified Donees in Eligible Locations for Projects...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations for projects to meet community needs. Funding is intended for creative solutions to emerging concerns; programs that support organizational capacity; and collaborati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178208

Grants to USA Tribes to Enhance Public Safety and Provide Victim Services

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA tribal governments to enhance the safety of residents and provide services to victims. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Focus areas include Tribal justice systems, children's justice, adult tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 178270

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for programs within the focus areas of arts, education, and health and human services that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for project-specific support or general operating support. Grants w...

GrantWatch ID#: 178580

Grants to South Dakota Government Agencies to Improve Transportation Infrastructure

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to South Dakota local government agencies to improve economic growth and community access. Funding is intended for the expansion and construction of infrastructure and roads. Program areas include road access in small communities, agricultural business expa...

GrantWatch ID#: 178651

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Communities and Rural Areas

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance communities and rural areas in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the following areas of focus: arts and culture, community betterment, education and youth development, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178682

Grants to Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota Nonprofits to Support Community Financial Education

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support general operations. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide education in the areas of employment readiness and financial literacy. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 178683
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