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

Explore 8,684 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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8,684 grants found

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA Swim Instructors, Programs, and Facilities for Adult Swimmi...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind services to USA swim instructors, programs, and facilities to provide adult swimming lessons. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the provision of free or low-cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 172184

Grants to California Artists for Professional Development Opportunities and Projects

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California arts organizations, arts professionals, and individuals representing arts organizations for professional development opportunities and projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173829

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Programs to Benefit Underserved Commu...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to benefit underserved communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of healthcare, education, culture, and human services. Eligible organizations must serve the res...

GrantWatch ID#: 175384

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Assist Underserved Populations

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit underserved communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of arts, culture, and humanities, health, human services, and education. Qualifying organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 175385

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, civic and community, human services, and the environment. Funding is intended for activities prima...

GrantWatch ID#: 175614

Grants to Montana Agencies, Organizations, and Individuals to Preserve Wild Fish Habitats

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Montana government agencies, conservation districts, civic groups, individuals, and other entities to preserve wild fish habitats. Applicants must discuss projects with their regional biologists prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 175853

Grants to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware Music Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware nonprofit music organizations in eligible regions for general operating support. Funding is intended for local music presenting, music performance, and music education. Eligible applicants are locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176034

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that address social disparities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that fall into the focus areas of climate change and the environment, social justice, and democracy. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 176451

Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina Nonprofits for Health Care Initiatives

Deadline: 12/15/26 LOI Date: 11/15/26

Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina nonprofit hospitals, academic health centers, health education centers, and nonprofit care facilities to improve health care and health outcomes. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant p...

GrantWatch ID#: 176593

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for community programs. Eligible programs may align with one of the following areas of focus: literacy, science, education, the arts, and animal cruelty prevention. Requests for capital support of playgrounds and public p...

GrantWatch ID#: 178431

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Children

Deadline: 01/02/27 LOI Date: 11/15/26

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit children in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include education, health, cultural experiences, and so...

GrantWatch ID#: 178716

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote Tourism, Arts, and Cul...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for events and projects that increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations in hosting events that will promote a positive image to potential vis...

GrantWatch ID#: 179108

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Services that Benefit Older Adults

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for housing and human service programs that help improve the lives of older adults. Funding is intended for a range of programs within the focus areas of housing, health care, and nutritional support. Preference is g...

GrantWatch ID#: 179437

Grants to Washington Organizations to Enhance Local Tourism and Attract Overnight Visitors to ...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Washington organizations for events and projects that promote tourism and attract overnight visitors in eligible regions. Funding is intended for costs associated with marketing and operations of special events, tourist promotion, and the acquisition and...

GrantWatch ID#: 179530

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Human and Social Services

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations to improve health outcomes. Funding is intended to serve families, youth, and vulnerable populations with a focus on programs that provide direct human services, such as family services, youth programs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179640

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Improve the Lives of Local ...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and government agencies for charitable activities that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of education, healthcare, and the improvement of environmental, cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 179949

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for activities in the priority areas of community strengthening, basic needs, fostering youth, and education promotion. The purpose of this program is to strengthen th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180391

Grants to Maine Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to improve the local quality of life. Consideration will be given to programs that support economic growth, offer social benefit, or provide for the welfare of children. Funding is intended for topics includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180624

Grants to Alberta Community Associations in Eligible Locations for Capital Projects that Benef...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta community associations in eligible locations for capital projects. Focus areas include renovation, preventive maintenance, equipment and furnishings, and fire, safety, and health. Funding is intended to support local community le...

GrantWatch ID#: 182630

Grants to Alberta Community Associations in Eligible Locations for Community Events and Progra...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Alberta community leagues in eligible locations to support community events and programs. Priority will be given to activities geared toward families and children. Grant funds may be used to support volunteer training, new programs, special event activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 182631

Grants to British Columbia Sports Organizations to Promote Women in Sports

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to British Columbia sports organizations to address gender disparities in sports. Funding is intended to promote balanced and equitable leadership for female coaches, officials, and organizational staff. Grants may be used for professional d...

GrantWatch ID#: 186095

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals in the focus areas of education, human services, health and science, civic engagement, the environment, econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 186123

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational and Community-Based Programs

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for programs and projects that benefit the community. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life in communities where the funding source's employees live and work. S...

GrantWatch ID#: 187587

Grant and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Support Conservation...

Deadline: 11/15/26

In-kind grants of products valued at up to $4,000 and one grant of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International scientists affiliated with nonprofit and educational organizations to support animal habitat conservation research. Recipients will be provided with p...

GrantWatch ID#: 188428

Grants to Georgia Organizations to Benefit Local Children

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Georgia organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit children. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance the health and well-being of young residents. In previous years, grants have been awarded to support scouting, basic need...

GrantWatch ID#: 189788

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to address the needs of the local community. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit low-income reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 193123

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and CBOs to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit, civic, and community-based organizations for projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that fall into the following categories: disaster relief,...

GrantWatch ID#: 194441

Grants to Indiana District Councils and Local Associations to Offer Career Development Oppor...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Indiana district councils and local associations to offer professional development opportunities for educators. Funding is intended to support participation in programs focused on skill development, school and classroom enhancements, and improvement in s...

GrantWatch ID#: 195602

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits to Improve the Health Care of Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit health organizations for health-related activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. The purpose of this program is to support projects and purchases that enhance the health and medical care of local citizens. Funding must serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 196557

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Faith-Based Entities, and Groups in Eligible Areas to C...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $300 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, such as community gardens, schools, faith-based entities, scout groups, and neighborhood associations for activities and programs related to native plants. Funding is intended for projects that promote the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 198419

Grants to USA Swimming Lesson Providers for Programs for Underserved Youth

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA swimming lesson providers to offer free or low-cost swimming programs to youth from underserved backgrounds. Applicants must be pre-approved as a provider prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to expand existing programming to reach unders...

GrantWatch ID#: 199010

Grants to New York Sports Organizations to Support Youth Sports and Related Activities in Elig...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to New York sports organizations to support youth participation in sports and related activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for organizations that directly serve youth between the ages of 3 and 18. Grants are available to provide children in f...

GrantWatch ID#: 199157

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support impactful programs in the areas of community development and civic engagement; environment and conservation; youth development...

GrantWatch ID#: 199492

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Programs

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 199666

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Activities to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for activities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include education, arts and culture, community development, and recreational activities. Eligible organizations s...

GrantWatch ID#: 203771

Grants to UK and Israel Researchers for Sustainable Growth Research

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to UK and Israel researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education for programs related to sustainable growth. The purpose of the program is to encourage collaboration between the two countries and advance the clean growth of ene...

GrantWatch ID#: 206581

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies to Unite Tribal and Non-Tribal Groups in Cooperative...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that unite tribal and non-tribal groups in cooperative work. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of culture and the arts, education, preservation and conservation, economic de...

GrantWatch ID#: 206949

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Schools in Eligible Locations for Water Conserv...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta for-profit and nonprofit entities and schools in eligible locations to implement water conservation measures. Funding is intended for projects that help to conserve water by enhancing water-use efficiency. The goal of the grant p...

GrantWatch ID#: 207434

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities to Improve the Health of Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the health of local communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support outreach and education projects as well as other initiatives in the areas of human development, health, n...

GrantWatch ID#: 208138

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits Serving Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and groups for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and services within the focus areas of economic development, community service, environment, y...

GrantWatch ID#: 209753

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Youth Across the State

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit children and youth. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of health and mental health, youth-focused football, access to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210466

Grants to USA and Canada Entities for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, emergency services, government agencies, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 210562

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Businesses for Public Arts and Cultural Programs in El...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and businesses for outdoor arts activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for public arts and cultural programming and community events. Proposals that increase exposure to the arts and promote a high qual...

GrantWatch ID#: 210709

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Neighborhood Associations to Promote Sustainability

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, neighborhood associations, and groups of neighborhood households for projects to promote sustainability at the neighborhood level in eligible locations. Funding is intended for small capital projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211798

Grants to USA and International Academic Medical Centers to Enhance Muscular Dystrophy Educati...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA and International academic medical centers and medical education companies to enhance medical education on specific topics. Funding is intended to improve the educational materials available and to reduce educational gaps around types of muscular dys...

GrantWatch ID#: 214762

Grants to Maine Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life Statewide

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents across the state. Funding is intended to provide innovative solutions to community problems or to invest in opportunities that will have a positive impact on the quality of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215206

Grants to Ontario, Idaho, North Carolina, Ohio, Utah, and Wyoming Entities to Benefit Local Co...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants, in-kind support, and sponsorships to Ontario, Idaho, North Carolina, Ohio, Utah, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, and social service organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Eligible organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 215700

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended to expand services, improve accessibility, acquire needed equipment, and purchase accessible vehicles. The grant progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216154

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, including health, educational, and religious organizations, for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. The goal of the funding program is to make a difference in the lives of local residents. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 218941
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